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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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Episodes

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023

Census: Arab Americans now a majority in Dearborn as Middle Eastern Michiganders top 300K Kroger store in Livonia to reopen after massive renovation: What’s different inside Dan Campbell feels 'pretty good' Detroit Lions LT Decker, RB Montgomery will play vs. Pack...

Sep 27, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023

Michigan Lottery customer complaints lead to fines, suspensions, criminal charges Experts: Shawn Fain's biting style is creating a moment, just like another UAW labor icon Van Buren Township trail connects gap between Washtenaw, Huron-Clinton metroparks Ford to immediately pause work on massive, controversial Marshall project...

Sep 26, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Breifing Monday Sept. 25, 2023

Fight erupts during UAW strike outside Stellantis plant, racial slurs and insults thrown Schoolcraft College restaurant, pub reopen after Vistatech Center renovation Detroit Lions would not have beaten Atlanta Falcons without stellar rookies...

Sep 25, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday, Sept. 22, 2023

Ladder 4 Wine Bar makes New York Times best restaurant list Survey: A third of young residents unsure if they'll stay in Michigan a decade from now Eastern Market Brewing Co. to open self-serve taproom at former Founders site in Detroit Detroit Tigers hire Chicago Blackhawks executive Jeff Greenberg as general manager...

Sep 22, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

Detroit's Eastern Market building was 'unsafe,' concern for public Grosse Pointe Shores votes to ban pit bulls – and it all started with dog of a Detroit Lion Stellantis says UAW strike to cause almost 370 layoffs in Ohio, Indiana Detroit Red Wings' Steve Yzerman right about cautious approach to playoffs, but at a cost...

Sep 21, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023

'White Boy Rick's' $100M lawsuit dismissed against FBI, Detroit police 'Becoming Frida Kahlo' on PBS is a perceptive, intimate look at the iconic artist How Detroit Lions plan to replace injured C.J. Gardner-Johnson...

Sep 20, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023

It's not your imagination: Ford logo on 2024 F-150 pickup is new, redesigned Rock legend Sammy Hagar dives into craft beer, plans Red Rocker Lager debut in Detroit Raw ground beef shipped to Michigan recalled for possible E. coli contamination Michigan State informs football coach Mel Tucker it plans to fire him for cause...

Sep 19, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, September 18th, 2023

Eastern Market partial building collapse under investigation by Detroit officials National Cheeseburger Day 2023: 10 places you'll find burger deals, freebies Don't panic yet. Detroit Lions have earned goodwill, but Seahawks loss felt too familiar...

Sep 18, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

UAW strike: Workers at 3 plants in 3 states launch historic action against Detroit Three MSP identifies suspect in 1982 death of 16-year-old South Lyon girl Detroit auto show reveal: 2024 Jeep Gladiator comes with new tool for finding trails Reese Olson takes no-hit bid into sixth inning in Detroit Tigers' 8-2 win over Cincinnati Reds...

Sep 15, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023

Ford announces management changes including CMO from Toyota, Ford family roles Dearborn Sausage acquires Butcher Boy, 3 other regional meat brands NBA new 'star' policy effect on Pistons: More studs should play vs. Detroit...

Sep 14, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023

UAW launches electronic pay system in case of strike against Detroit 3: Who can sign up Architecturally unique Kmart HQ in Troy will likely go down as last of its kind Michigan State's Mel Tucker refutes sexual harassment allegations...

Sep 12, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing, Monday September 11, 2023

Gun rights group makes cities reveal IDs of those who turned in guns for cash Lake Michigan shipwreck is found after almost 20 year search Michigan State suspends head football coach Mel Tucker; Harlon Barnett serving as interim...

Sep 10, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday, Sept. 8, 2023

Sullivan's, downtown Detroit's newest steakhouse, opens Friday: Here’s a peek inside Maybury State Park has stopped guided horseback rides after 40+ years: Here’s why Detroit Lions' win over Kansas City Chiefs another perception-changer: Now what?...

Sep 08, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023

As UAW nears strike deadline, Detroit 3 brace for losses: Predictions, potential impact Whitmer, other leaders travel to Japan to seek economic investment in Michigan Swimmer Jim Dreyer, 60, ends 2nd attempt to freestyle across Lake Michigan Detroit Lions game predictions vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Should be close, but an upset?...

Sep 07, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023

Court orders trial to decide whether Michigan legislative maps harm Black voters How 2 Michigan college students turned their basement side hustles into goldmines Shatila Bakery and Cafe opens third metro Detroit location offering its Mideast sweets...

Sep 06, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023

171 people paid $100 each to buy a sagging Detroit auto plant: What they've accomplished Report: Detroiters hurt by Black Bottom, Paradise Valley decimation deserve reparations Michigan M-STEP scores show students improved, but scores still below pre-pandemic levels...

Sep 05, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

Whitmer's fall policy agenda leaves questions on what's next for Michigan Democrats' bills ‘Overflowing with the bull----’: UAW’s Fain cranks up profanities amid Detroit 3 talks The balance GM's Barra and Ford's Farley must hit between UAW demands and EV affordability Detroit Lions tantalizingly close to tasting rewards of marshmallow experiment...

Sep 04, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday, Sept. 1, 2023

First US case of new COVID-19 variant identified in Michigan lab Labor Day guide for metro Detroit: Weather, travel predictions, must-attend events 5 reasons you shouldn't miss the Detroit Jazz Festival this weekend Michigan State football vs. Central Michigan: Scouting report, prediction...

Sep 01, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday, August 31, 2023

Abortion access, paid leave, clean energy on Whitmer's to-do list this fall Michiganders who lost property to tax foreclosure need to watch these legal cases University of Michigan reconnects to internet, Wi-Fi as online systems gradually restored Lions sign ex-Jets RB Knight to practice squad...

Aug 31, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

Are salaried workers required to cross a picket line during a labor strike? What happens. Flint attorneys are getting millions in fees; now they want interest from $626.25M fund Cheapest ticket at any Detroit Lions home game in 2023 will cost at least $100...

Aug 29, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, August 28th, 2023

Michigan public schools to provide free breakfast, lunch to all students: How it works How to provide input on Michigan legislation Miguel Cabera's final reunion with Justin Verlander craters to 17-4 L for Detroit Tigers...

Aug 28, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Thursday, August 24th, 2023

Construction project on I-94 will create lane for testing connected and automated vehicles Mackinac Island horse carriage driver still recovering 2 months after accident State Court of Appeals rejects Michigan PFAS water rules after chemical company 3M sues Kerry Carpenter slugs clutch grand slam, but Detroit Tigers lose, 6-4, to Chicago Cubs...

Aug 24, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

Coming soon: Our new Michigan football podcast, 'Hail Yes!' West Point to open nearly 200-year-old time capsule that was forgotten 3 Michigan cities make list of most beautiful, affordable honeymoon destinations Ford's 2022 recall of Mustang Mach-E faces federal investigation after complaints persist Detroit Lions observations: David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs provide 'upgraded' backfield...

Aug 23, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023

Back-to-school shoppers adapt to inflation, quirky trends: Here's how you can save money Tahquamenon Falls train, riverboat tours may end soon as company goes up for sale Michigan suspends football coach Jim Harbaugh for 3 games to begin 2023 season...

Aug 22, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing, Monday August 21st, 2023

Pink’s high-flying spectacle Wednesday night is home run for record Comerica Park crowd Jet's Pizza celebrating 45th anniversary, thanking customers with pizza deal Dearborn animal shelter saves cat struck by arrow, offers $1,000 reward to catch shooter...

Aug 21, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Thursday, August 17th, 2023

Consumers Energy won't accept credit, debit cards for auto pay; adds new fee Detroit chef Omar Anani to close Saffron De Twah for 6 months to go on sabbatical Madonna sets Detroit concert for January as rescheduled Celebration Tour dates announced Hamstring could be latest hindrance to Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams' development...

Aug 17, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

UAW plans strike authorization vote this month Eastern Market meat company is new hot dog distributor at Ford Field Do Michiganders truly have an accent? Linguists say yes Detroit Red Wings trade for veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from Montreal Canadiens...

Aug 16, 20236 min
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