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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 Friday April 19, 2024

Nonfatal police shootings in Detroit: First-of-its-kind investigation raises questions How to talk to a Taylor Swift fan — especially when new 'TTPD' album drops Friday Bill Ford: Michigan Central Station must be more than just a restoration...

Apr 19, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 18, 2024

Dr. Werner Spitz, famed forensic pathologist, wrote the book on death Young mechanic (in training) spends life savings on dream car Metro Detroit to see Pink Moon on April 23 — but it has nothing to do with moon's color...

Apr 18, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 15, 2024

Firefighters fly drone to help prep for summer litter cleanups at Downriver creek Houston TX Hot Chicken set to open first Michigan location in Sterling Heights Detroit Tigers come alive in 8th inning for 4-3 win over Minnesota Twins to split series...

Apr 15, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 12, 2024

EPA sets new clean drinking water standards for PFAS aimed at removing 'forever chemicals' Detroit to deploy beachcombing robot on Belle Isle to pick up trash Northville H.S. student gives prom dresses to metro Detroit girls who can't afford them...

Apr 12, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 11, 2024

James, Jennifer Crumbley get 10-15 years in prison for role in Oxford school shooting Dearborn motorcyclist, 26, leads police on 100 mph chase — before running out of gas Detroit Red Wings take 'happy mentality' into playoff showdown at Pittsburgh Penguins...

Apr 11, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 10, 2024

Detroit Metro Airport launches free loyalty program offering gift cards, airline miles Sweet Paws Creamery to launch dog-friendly mobile ice cream cart in Detroit neighborhoods Detroit Tigers rally for 5-3 win over Pittsburgh Pirates with 4 runs in ninth inning...

Apr 10, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 9, 2024

Solar eclipse 2024: 'Eerie' shadows, quiet wildlife in Michigan during total coverage At Luna Pier, in the path of totality, eclipse provides oohs, ahhs and a much-needed boost Done with your solar eclipse glasses? What to know to recycle, reuse or donate I looked at solar eclipse without glasses. How do I know if I have eye damage? Detroit Red Wings displaying necessary playoff mettle — at just the right time of the year...

Apr 09, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 5, 2024

Ford sales jump 6.8% in 1st quarter, spiked by hybrid and electric vehicles NFL draft in Detroit: 2nd phase of street closures set to begin Monday 5 things to do in metro Detroit this weekend: Opening Day tailgating, Bookstock, more...

Apr 05, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 4, 2024

Ford cuts car repair wait times with mobile service amid soaring demand for auto techs Michigan mom, son awarded $120M in malpractice lawsuit over delayed C-section Michigan State basketball's Mark Montgomery hired as Detroit Mercy's head coach...

Apr 04, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 3, 2024

John Sinclair in his own words: Talking the MC5, Detroit rock scene, radical politics, more New 154-unit project in Midtown Detroit would honor developer and landlord Joel Landy I tested one of GM’s first highway EV fast-chargers. Here’s how it went....

Apr 03, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 2, 2024

Political debate over border security slams into west Michigan as Trump visits Detroit's Catholic archbishop calls trans identity 'gender confusion' in letter Ex-Detroit Lions CB Cam Sutton charged with misdemeanor count of domestic battery...

Apr 02, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 1, 2024

What to know about Michigan's nuclear power plants: Energy, history, safety Michigan town refuses to give up a historic flag U-M to buy slice of former Kmart HQ site in Troy for future medical center Michigan lawmaker says 'illegal invaders' landed at DTW. They were NCAA basketball teams....

Apr 01, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Mar. 29, 2024

2,300 University of Michigan Health workers unionize as part of growing labor movement What's new at Greenfield Village in 2024? New building, restaurant, higher prices Javier Báez plays villain as Detroit Tigers beat Chicago White Sox, 1-0, on Opening Day...

Mar 29, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Mar. 28, 2024

Watch out for ticket scams when March Madness, NFL draft come to Detroit Dearborn Rosie the Riveter to be honored on 103rd birthday Detroit's Experience Zuzu restaurant, club and lounge expanding into Nashville Detroit Tigers Opening Day vs. Chicago White Sox: Time, weather, TV for road game...

Mar 28, 20246 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Mar. 27, 2024

When doctors cut off their opioids, these patients turned to unregulated kratom for pain 4 things are likely to happen to animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipse, experts say Michigan basketball introduces Dusty May: Championship goal 'will never change'...

Mar 27, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Mar. 26, 2024

Many Black Americans speak African American English. But is it embraced in schools? 2024 Dirty Dozen list: Fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides Stumblebum Beer Co., a new brewery specializing in meats and cheeses, to open in Troy Jim Harbaugh: J.J. McCarthy's pro day workout was 'best throwing day I’ve ever seen'...

Mar 26, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Mar. 25, 2024

Lawsuits: St. Clair, Genesee counties conspire with telecom firms to gouge inmate families Detroit native Tim Meadows to host 'Mean Girls' charity screening, Q&A in Royal Oak Oakland basketball, one day, will bask in greatest moment in NCAA tournament spotlight Dusty May officially named Michigan basketball head coach: 'This is a dream come true'...

Mar 25, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Mar. 22, 2024

Dad buys Mustang for son battling cancer, gets offer from Ford CEO There’s an east side-west side divide in metro Detroit’s art world Can Michigan State basketball knock off top seed North Carolina in NCAA tournament?...

Mar 22, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Mar. 21, 2024

Detroit Lions' Cam Sutton wanted in Florida in connection with physical altercation Math, science, history and observation: How we know when, where eclipses will occur Hyundai, Jeep, Kia dealer repair shops score worst on Consumer Reports ranking What should you do if you really can't find your old tax return?...

Mar 21, 20246 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Mar. 20, 2024

How to safely watch the 2024 solar eclipse: Why you can't look without special glasses 2024 Ford Ranger and Raptor add comfort, capability and performance to midsize pickups Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown to be featured in new Netflix series this summer...

Mar 20, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Mar. 19, 2024

UAW takes action to hold a vote to unionize Volkswagen plant in Tennessee Detroit Free Press, Batch Brewing Co. collaborate to release On Guard, a new lager Caribou Coffee continues expansion with 2nd stand-alone metro Detroit location...

Mar 19, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Mar. 18, 2024

Born In Detroit opens pop-up storefront ahead of NFL draft in downtown Michigan State basketball has chance to make good on promising season with Final Four run Why 14-seed Oakland can upset 3-seed Kentucky basketball in March Madness Michigan State women's basketball's March Madness opponent is North Carolina Michigan women's basketball to open March Madness vs. Kansas...

Mar 18, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Mar. 15, 2024

James Crumbley convicted of involuntary manslaughter for son's school shooting Sheetz CEO visits to Romulus, learns about Michigan left, Detroit pizza and hand maps Michigan State gets key win for NCAA tournament resume by surviving Minnesota, 77-67...

Mar 15, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Mar. 14, 2024

Mitch Albom, 9 others visiting his orphanage rescued from Haiti: 'We were lucky to get out' New Fiat 500e models take inspiration from Italian roots Michigan football poaches Ohio State RB coach Tony Alford for same job...

Mar 14, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Mar. 13, 2024

Shepler's Ferry to Mackinac Island postpones plan to add fee, RFID luggage tracking 313 Day: The past, present, future of Detroit's area code Miguel Cabrera reports to Detroit Tigers spring training, but now he's in the coaches' room...

Mar 13, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Mar. 12, 2024

IRS update: Fewer tax refunds issued, but the average check is larger Mackinac Bridge repairs starting in March to close lanes, slow traffic for 2 months Detroit Lions re-sign offensive lineman Graham Glasgow to 3-year, $20-million deal...

Mar 12, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Mar. 11, 2024

Recapping Restaurant of the Year week Big Ten Basketball Tournament bracket: Full TV schedule, seedings for 2024 championship Bill Ford gets personal with Ford CEO Jim Farley on his podcast this week...

Mar 11, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Mar. 8, 2024

Clinton Township fire: Police, prosecutors meet as site continues to smolder I wonder if medical marijuana would have helped my late wife with multiple sclerosis Ford: 54% of technicians must complete training by April 1 or claims will be rejected Detroit Red Wings' skid at NHL trade deadline not the same as in 2023...

Mar 08, 20244 min
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