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Detroit Voice Brief

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Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.

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Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 16th, 2020

Beaumont Health, Michigan's largest hospital system, gets COVID-19 vaccine, Tonya Allen leaves the Skillman Foundation for the McKnight Foundation, 2021 Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is everything most of us could ask for, and an update on football in the state of Michigan.

Dec 16, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 15th, 2020

First Michigander gets COVID-19 vaccine: 'I've been more than ready to do this', Michigan's Electoral College delegates cast all 16 votes for Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Top priest at Orchard Lake St. Mary's sued for sexual harassment, UAW, feds reach a settlement after corruption scandal.

Dec 15, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 11th, 2020

Michigan slated to get 84,825 doses of Pfizer vaccine 'within hours' of FDA approval, Mom of D'Wan Sims, the boy who disappeared 26 years ago, dies with case unsolved, Warren police shoot man accused of trying to run over officers after stealing from eatery, Jon Hamm talks Detroit, coney island 'spite stores' with Jimmy Fallon on 'Tonight Show'.

Dec 11, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 10th, 2020

Fighter jet crashes in Upper Peninsula's Hiawatha National Forest, crews search for pilot, Detroit mother, 33, gives birth to healthy boy then dies of COVID-19 before holding him, Detroit Archdiocese announces major reorganization of 216 Catholic parishes, Amazon to build a facility at former horse track, and Michigan State basketball has a right to be upset after Virginia postponement debacle.

Dec 10, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 9th, 2020

The novel coronavirus reaches 10,000 deaths in Michigan, Detroit water shutoff protections extended through 2022, permanent stop planned, Catholics schools sue Michigan over COVID-19 shutdown order, Porch Pirates return to Michigan in the Holiday season, andhe University fo Michigan and Ohio State football game cancelled due to a spike in covid cases.

Dec 09, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 8th, 2020

Whitmer's 12-day COVID-19 extension: What to know, Sheriff who suggested Whitmer kidnapping could be 'citizen's arrest' sues over the election, Loves Furniture took over many Art Van stores. Now it faces struggle, too., Did you receive a yellow bag on your door about foreclosure? Here's how to stay in your home, and Michigan football returned to practice Monday, but Saturday’s game at Ohio State remains uncertain.

Dec 08, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 4th, 2020

Andiamo owners change stance on defying state's ban on indoor dinning, fewer Black Michiganders are dying of COVID-19, but more work is needed, task force says, Does travel insurance pay off in a COVID-19 era? Here are things to consider, 2020 has been going down the drain, now you can actually flush it away, Michigan college football and how COVID is affecting the teams.

Dec 04, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 3rd, 2020

Rudy Giuliani calls the 2020 election in Michigan a con and swindle job, fraudulent claims in Michigan continue to plague benefits system, unemployment chief says, Mackinac Bridge Authority: Climbing the towers to take pics isn't worth the risk, Michigan craft beer holiday packs to get you through the rest of 2020, Michigan football benched by positive COVID-19 cases; AD waiting for 'over 100 tests'.

Dec 03, 20207 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 2nd, 2020

Election lawsuit cites fraud in Michigan county that does not exist, Grosse Pointe Schools faces dwindling enrollment after a year of controversy, COVID-19, how soon can Michiganders get a COVID-19 vaccine? Answering your biggest questions, PlayStation 5 turns into holiday fantasy for scammers, and the future of Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons.

Dec 02, 20207 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for December 1st, 2020

Letter from Andiamo owners urges Michigan restaurants to defy dine-in shutdown, pressure builds on Michigan lawmakers to provide COVID-19 relief to cities, businesses, shave your face and you may get free McRib sandwich from McDonald's, and the future of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Dec 01, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 27th, 2020

Guilt gifting is on the rise, Mall Santas will look a bit different this year, Ford CEO chases his dream to drive fast, what Black Calder, Michigan's first Black-owned brewery, truly means for craft beer, and the Houston Texans defeat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving day.

Nov 27, 20205 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 26th, 2020

Ford will increase response to COVID19 pandemic, including donating 100,000 facemasks, Detroit City Council passes recreational marijuana sales ordinance, Upper Peninsula residents scramble to save the Vista Theater, Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations; Big Sean, Royce da 5'9", Kiki Sheard among Detroit noms, and a preview of Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 26, 20207 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 25th, 2020

Detroit City Council rejects mayor's plan for overtaxed homeowners, calling it insufficient, flower shop target of online harassment after Shinkle abstains from Michigan vote, Meijer limits individual brands of alcohol sales throughout the holidays, Michigan brewery ceases sales, production of Detroit Lions-themed 'Same Old Lager', Detroit Lions head Coach Matt Patricia explains how they get ready in a short week.

Nov 25, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 24th, 2020

Michigan board votes to certify election results despite GOP calls to delay, expect to see more dining domes in Detroit as city extends its outside eating program, Trenton restaurant owner protests governor with 'Gretch the Grinch' inflatable,

Nov 24, 20205 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 20th, 2020

Wisconsin defendant in Whitmer kidnap plot plans to fight his extradition to Michigan, U-M economists say the vaccine could boost U.S. growth in 2021, Detroit Free Press's Opionion editor says Michigan Republican lawmakers shouldn't visit the White House, and looking at the Detroit Pistons Draft Night

Nov 20, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 19th, 2020

It has been half a year since the Mid Michigan floods, Wayne County canvassers doxxed and threatened over votes, with COVID-19 raging, hospitals restrict visitors, and as Michigan's cinemas close again due to COVID-19, a much bigger fight for survival looms

Nov 19, 20205 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 18th, 2020

GOP members of Wayne County Board of Canvassers vote against certifying election results, Corktown construction continues for Ford Motor Company, new Michigan unemployment claims drop slightly again, grocery stores see rush amid 3-week shutdowns, COVID-19 spike in Michigan, and Michigan State's Mel Tucker message amid transfer, opt-outs: 'Compete to play, compete to stay'.

Nov 18, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 17th, 2020

Whitmer says state can't do much to help laid-off workers, calls for stimulus package, Detroit to enforce new Michigan COVID-19 restrictions, provide free testing to residents, and even in a win, the Lions’ flaws are apparent. Can they fix them soon?

Nov 17, 20205 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 13th, 2020

Whitmer warns she's 'strongly considering' any action to combat COVID-19 spread, Whitmer kidnap ringleader wanted to televise executions, set fire to Michigan Capitol, Detroit schools halt face-to-face learning because of COVID-19, Detroit schools halt face-to-face learning because of COVID-19, and the new Detroit Tigers coaching staff.

Nov 13, 20207 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 12th, 2020

Welcome to the era of the restaurant walk-up window, new development in Detroit will bring trade school to neighborhood, South Haven model shows a different side of romance scams and College Basketball signing day.

Nov 12, 20206 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 11th, 2020

Internet sleuths are trying to prove dead people voted in Michigan, Ford announces key investments in plants to build EVs like the new E-Transit van, ... , Coronavirus spike in Hamtramck leads to closing of city clerk office

Nov 11, 20205 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for November 10th, 2020

Dow Jones soars amid news of 90% effective COVID-19 vaccine candidate, three dozen employees in Warren test positive for COVID-19, a giraffe named Zara arrives at the Detroit Zoo, expect record-breaking warm weather in Michigan, then rain, and suddenly it will be cold again, and Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19.

Nov 10, 20206 min
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