Marie Osborne

She’s been named one of the most influential women in Detroit radio and is a frequent contributor to the CBS Radio Network and the BBC. The best part of being a reporter? Helping people understand one another by telling their unique stories.

Joining the news team at WWJ has been on Marie’s professional wish list for years. She and her husband have three children. Marie’s hobbies include reading and knitting and has often had to defend a long time hobby—button collecting.

Chicks 4 Charity - Liberty Fest Parade. (Chicks 4 Charity)

Patricia Swanson: Difference Maker In The Community

From empty nest to full hearts. In 2007, Patricia Swanson of Canton had all of her kids out of her house and was looking for a way to give back – her daughter-in-law Lisa says that’s how Chicks for Charities started.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/25

Matchmaker Offers High End Road To Happily Ever After

If your love life could use some work this Valentine’s Day, why not consider hiring a matchmaker?

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/14

Monument Will Honor Wayne County First Responders

The 1.5 acre memorial will be funded by a parks millage.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/05

DETROIT - DECEMBER 19: Men wait for a bus in the snow December 19, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. A major snow storm is moving east across the U.S. and and estimates say it will dump about a foot of snow on some areas before it is done. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

THAW: Cold Makes For Impossible Choices

“We have people in Michigan, unfortunately, who are making the choice of putting the right food on the table for their kids or keeping them warm,” Anderson said.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/01

THAW: ‘You Never Know Who You’re Helping’

In the last nine years WWJ listeners have contributed $3.5 million in support of THAW, and helped change the lives of people in every corner of the state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/01

Jonathan Weid interviews a young baseball player, during Miracle Baseball League play. (Credit/Miracle League)

Jonathan Weid: Difference Maker In The Community

Weid fell into his play by-play job as an announcer for the Miracle Baseball League of Plymouth when he was asked to sit in for one game; nearly two years ago.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/28