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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 Voice Briefing Monday May 22, 2023

Crumbleys appeal to Michigan Supreme Court: Blame our son for Oxford shooting, not us Detroit's largest private residence, Bishop's Mansion, for sale at $9 million Partying with your pooch kicks off in Detroit Wednesday, entire season announced Northern Lights Lounge in Detroit to reopen after 3 years...

May 22, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 19th, 2023

Famed Chung's restaurant building in Midtown Detroit sold, food operation intended Afro Nation festival bringing musical celebration to Detroit for the first time Michigan State football WR Keon Coleman transferring to Florida State...

May 19, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 18th, 2023

Mother, daughter are rare team building Ford F-150 Lightning as plant expand Tugboat frees freighter after it runs aground in Detroit River near Belle Isle How one home warranty scam drove a Detroit woman to tears Michigan football legend Bo's Schembechler's son added to Jim Harbaugh's staff...

May 18, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 17th, 2023

Proposed Detroit transit improvements include 1 key component Macomb Community College offers free tuition to some students Free Press reporter Christine MacDonald named 2023 Journalist of the Year by SPJ Detroit Detroit Pistons’ horrible NBA draft lottery luck proves we just can’t have nice things...

May 17, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 16th, 2023

Corden Chocolates in Inkster to close after 105 years in business Neal Rubin: We can’t defeat spotted lanternfly that could plague Michigan wine industry Property owners can take out beavers, squirrels under new kill list...

May 16, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing, Monday May 15th, 2023

Lile's Ham Sandwich Shop, a beloved Dearborn restaurant, closing after nearly 60 years Michigan bill would allow pharmacists to independently administer vaccines Ford Mustang engineer suggests replacing Mother's Day brunch with a little adventure Hit-by-pitch sends Detroit Tigers to 5-3 win over Seattle Mariners to avoid series sweep...

May 15, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 12th, 2023

Prosecutor: Clothing, gifts among items bought by former Fraser IT director on city card Michigan teen and her cane corso dog win a title at Westminster Dog Show Grocery bills see slight relief in April — but USDA predicts increasing costs this year Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers to play 2 Thursday games, including Thanksgiving...

May 12, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 11th, 2023

Plymouth Canton students defeat more than 90 teams in culinary competition With few clues, Taylor police say they likely will put mysterious cremated remains to rest Sterling Heights man wins $25,000 a year for life Eduardo Rodriguez dominates again, Detroit Tigers shut down Cleveland Guardians, 5-0...

May 11, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 10th, 2023

Health officials: Odors near Kalamazoo factory increase health risks for neighbors Eastern Michigan University graduate among 8 dead in Texas mall shooting GM's new Hummer Omega Edition designed to be out of this world starting at $140,000...

May 10, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 9th, 2023

Nick Gilbert, son of Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, dies at 26 TSA agent caught rough handling bomb-sniffing dog at Metro Airport, sparking investigation What do interest rate hikes mean for student loans? Free Press restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green named Pulitzer finalist for criticism...

May 09, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 8th, 2023

UAW not ready to endorse Biden Accuser in Detroit Pistons scandal breaks silence: Rob Murphy harassed and assaulted me Detroit Zoo welcomes new otter, needs help with his name Detroit Tigers' win streak slams to a halt in 6th inning of 12-6 loss to Cardinals...

May 08, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 5th, 2023

From mid 40s to low 70s: Metro Detroit to see steady rise in temperatures Lawmakers disagree over how to investigate child care subsidy program Detroit Tigers take Justin Verlander deep (twice) as Eduardo Rodriguez deals in 2-0 win for sweep...

May 05, 20233 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 4th, 2023

Fed raises interest rates for the 10th time: What it could mean for recession concerns Commission moving forward with plan to install gun detectors at Michigan State Capitol Wayne State doctor alleges retaliation after he stood up for Black patients The Spinners headed to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming 21st Detroit artist inducted...

May 04, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 3rd, 2023

Michigan's texting and driving ban would expand under House-passed bills GM names Rory Harvey new president of North America, announces other executive changes Founders Brewing Co. abruptly closes Detroit taproom Gordon Lightfoot, 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' singer, dies at 84 Michiganders pay tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, his iconic 'Wreck of the Fitzgerald' song 1974: Gordon Lightfoot talks ‘Sundown,’ songwriting, sailing and his favorite tunes Mariners’ Church of Detroit honors Gordon Lig...

May 03, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 2nd, 2023

Michigan gas prices drop 13 cents to $3.49 as oil prices decline No prominent Republican candidate has emerged in race for Michigan U.S. Senate seat Cannabis tourism in Michigan is a real thing. Here's what to know, where to stay Detroit Tigers Newsletter: Welcome back, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander...

May 02, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing May 1st, 2023

Royal Oak synagogue vandalized with hate speech A Detroit youth baseball league's former players are now coaching a new generation of kids In small towns Up North, bingo nights struggle to survive Michigan State quarterbacks: Who replaces Payton Thorne, now in transfer portal...

May 01, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 28th, 2023

Grosse Ile police shoot, kill bull after it terrorizes island for 7 hours Higher living costs force Americans to cut back on retirement savings, survey says Detroit Lions stun by picking Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 overall in NFL draft 2023 Detroit Lions pick Iowa's Jack Campbell, Big Ten's top defender, at No. 18 in NFL draft...

Apr 28, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 27th, 2023

Production of Chevrolet Bolt EVs to stop by end of 2023 as GM focuses on electric pickups Jennifer Hudson surprises deaf family from Ford ad with new Mustang Mach-E Whitmer signs bills negotiated in spending plan for Ford battery plant NFL draft 2023: DL Tyree Wilson's foot injury not an issue, he says...

Apr 27, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 26th, 2023

Ford to unveil newly rehabbed Book Depository in Detroit Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters opens new location in Ferndale Home and home: Michigan State basketball to play Michigan twice in Big Ten schedule...

Apr 26, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 25th, 2023

Detroit teacher's unlicensed handgun fell onto Cody High School floor, prosecutor says Bed Bath & Beyond, with 13 stores in Michigan, files for bankruptcy protection Eastern Michigan's Emoni Bates declares for 2023 NBA draft: 'Dreaming for my whole life'...

Apr 25, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 24th, 2023

Michigan morel mushroom season kicks off for 2023 Free film series at 2023 Freep Film Fest spotlights Asian American documentaries Detroit OKs its 1st festival allowing legal weed consumption 2024 Lincoln Nautilus’ huge screen sweeps from door to door across dash Detroit Tigers blow Eduardo Rodriguez gem, fall to Orioles, 2-1 in 10: Game thread recap...

Apr 24, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 21st, 2023

Earth Day events and helicopter tours: 5 things to do this weekend in metro Detroit Gabby, a 14-year-old bird, is crucial to survival of piping plovers in Michigan Kristin Haynie named new Central Michigan women's basketball coach...

Apr 21, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 20th, 2023

Lawsuits: Repo man took Flint woman's car with her in it. It got worse when cops arrived. Sharing Facebook post about lost pet could put you, friends at risk of scam Detroit Tigers' win streak, Spencer Turnbull's start spoiled by José Ramírez in 3-2 loss...

Apr 20, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 18th, 2023

U.P. paper mill employee dies from fungal infection as outbreak investigation continues 'Juice jacking' dangers: Michigan AG issues warning on latest cyber theft tactic Detroit Lions re-sign DB Saivion Smith 6 months after scary neck injury...

Apr 18, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 17th, 2023

Escanaba paper mill temporarily closes amid fungal infection outbreak, investigation Michigan health care systems ease mask rules Mysterious cremated remains from 1996 found left behind in Taylor cemetery Detroit Tigers game vs. San Francisco Giants postponed due to weather...

Apr 17, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 14th, 2023

Biden's push to sell electric vehicles: Can it be done? Greenfield Village opens, adult night at science center: 5 things to do in metro Detroit 2023 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot a reminder of better days in Detroit...

Apr 14, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 13th, 2023

Michigan names first state poet laureate since 1950s Automatic criminal record expungement begins in Michigan: How it works Big Ten taps ex-MLB executive Tony Petitti to be next commissioner...

Apr 13, 20233 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 12th, 2023

Record number of buyers opt for $1,000+ car payment Once lost, Lake Superior shipwrecks are found, giving 100-year-plus story a new ending Detroit Lions trade CB Jeff Okudah to Atlanta Falcons for 5th-round pick...

Apr 12, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing April 11th, 2023

After generations of boy-only births, a West Michigan baby girl ends the streak Dutch Girl Donuts' iconic building on Detroit's Woodward Ave. is for sale Auburn Hills police seek 2 juvenile girls after Great Lakes Crossing chaos Michigan State basketball's Tyson Walker returning for one more season...

Apr 11, 20235 min
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