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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 Tuesday July 9, 2024

Record 334 boats lined up for 100th Bayview Mackinac race; 'All out war' on the water Doyles Irish pub, latest addition to St. John's Resort, set to open Monday: Go inside New black-boxed Lego sets target adult market that is growing more than ever before...

Jul 09, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 8, 2024

2 dead, 19 injured after shooting at block party on Detroit's east side, reports say Wright Museum art exhibition 'Double ID' highlights struggles of Black men Parents who adopt out of Michigan child welfare need more services...

Jul 08, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 5, 2024

25-story JW Marriott officially coming to downtown Detroit, scheduled for 2027 opening Students at fake university in Michigan created by ICE can sue US, court rules McDonald’s launching a Special Grade Garlic Sauce for McNuggets...

Jul 05, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 4, 2024

Smokey Bear, now 80, to headline National Cherry Festival as icon's message brings controversy NOAA predicts moderate to larger-than-moderate harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie Ford, Jeep merch deals are bringing in more than $1 billion a year...

Jul 04, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 3, 2024

Michigan lawmakers passed 'Taylor Swift' bills, others while stalling some proposals Detroit waits for restitution from Kwame Kilpatrick while he pays back Donald Trump Got offered a $365K a year job on a Sunday morning. Told boss, I'm not taking it....

Jul 03, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 1, 2024

'This is bull----': Detroiter sues MGM Grand for not paying out her $127,000 casino jackpot Planet Fitness to open near downtown Detroit later this summer Detroit Pistons intend to sign Cade Cunningham to $226 million max rookie extension Detroit Pistons abruptly hire J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach Detroit Red Wings sign Patrick Kane to one-year extension...

Jul 01, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 28, 2024

Air conditioner tips for hot Michigan summers: How to save energy, keep bills down IRS criticized for taking more than 22 months to help ID theft victims get their refunds All that remains of 1987 World's Largest Cherry Pie can be seen in Traverse City...

Jun 28, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 27, 2024

FBI: Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO tried to sell secret yacht, Mexico condo. Judge freezes assets Detroit City Council gives group 1 more year to raise $36M and buy armory Ferndale man gets Michigan's 1st beating heart transplant Detroit Pistons surprise with Ron Holland pick at No. 5 in 2024 NBA draft...

Jun 27, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 26, 2024

Rep. Neil Friske investigated for most serious sexual assault charge, records show Hulu set to drop Season 3 of 'The Bear' earlier than planned Interactive dinosaur models come to Dearborn's The Henry Ford in new exhibit...

Jun 26, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 25, 2024

NWS advises avoiding Lake Michigan beaches Tuesday as storms approach Hundreds of Snapchill canned coffee products recalled for possible deadly toxin Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights will close July 1: What to know about site's future...

Jun 25, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 24, 2024

Entire 'Where Secrets Go To Die' podcast now available for free Oakland County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot in 'ambush' while following stolen car Dogs to face new entry rules at US border starting in August...

Jun 24, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 21, 2024

McDonald's reveals new $5 Meal Deal: What value menu offer includes Rubin: As a Mackinac Island fudge-maker passes on, a golden era shines brighter Feds slam University of Michigan for not investigating hate on campus against Jews, Arabs...

Jun 21, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 20, 2024

Entire 'Where Secrets Go To Die' podcast now available for free Fake GoFundMe page collected $15K for phony Rochester Hills splash pad victims Popular Cannelle patisserie to open Keego Harbor location July 12...

Jun 20, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 19, 2024

Entire 'Where Secrets Go To Die' podcast now available for free Former longtime Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh dies at 85 GM's move to the Hudson site in Detroit could cause a subsidies 'double dip' Michigan football lands QB recruit Brady Hart, a top-100 prospect in 2026...

Jun 19, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 18, 2024

How to stay safe, cool as metro Detroit braces for possible 100-degree temperatures 11 guns found in home of Rochester Hills splash pad shooting suspect; motive unclear Former longtime Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh dies at 85...

Jun 18, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 17, 2024

Michigan State Police in turmoil amid Flint promotion scandal, high-level departures Detroit planning director under investigation amid murals controversy Detroit Tigers nearly no-hit by Ronel Blanco in 4-1 loss to Houston Astros...

Jun 17, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 14, 2024

Mid-Michigan couple claims $842-million Powerball jackpot through attorney Historic Corktown's dining gems: 18 places to eat near Michigan Central Station Casey Mize bounces back, Justyn-Henry Malloy slugs in Detroit Tigers' 7-2 win vs. Nats...

Jun 14, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 13, 2024

Obama surprises Kresge Foundation guests celebrating centennial at DIA Massive DTE battery storage project aimed at a cleaner-energy future for Michigan Flint golfer Willie Mack III hopes for 'special week' after qualifying for U.S. Open...

Jun 13, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 12, 2024

UAW reaches tentative deal with GM's joint venture battery plant in Ohio Detroit People Mover to get new rail cars from Toronto Transit Commission Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez lands on injured list with lumbar spine inflammation...

Jun 12, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 11, 2024

Childhood memories of Detroit explain emotion of Michigan Central Station opening Scammers take advantage of kindness by asking to borrow phones, sending fake cash to apps Successor to demolished Eastland Center mall now open, ready for tenants...

Jun 11, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 10, 2024

Fish fly swarms have arrived in metro Detroit: When they'll go away Livonia’s Brose Electrical to close after 80+ years, 4 generations of ownership Tarik Skubal clocks 101.7 mph pitch, fastest for any Detroit Tigers pitcher since 2015...

Jun 10, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday June 7, 2024

Deadly tornado in Livonia struck without warning Michigan Central Station reopening: Live updates from concert, festivities in Corktown Michigan State basketball: Tom Izzo hires former Wolverines assistant Saddi Washington...

Jun 07, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday June 6, 2024

Stellantis executive touts savings from reuse Woodworker spent nearly a year re-creating Michigan Central Station lobby clock Kirk Gibson calls into radio station to talk Detroit Tigers, asks for positivity, patience...

Jun 06, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 5, 2024

Too Good To Go app debuts in Detroit, offers affordable ‘surprise bags’ of surplus food Michigan Department of Natural Resources euthanizes more than 31,000 Atlantic salmon Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha understands Spencer Torkelson, ready to help at first base...

Jun 05, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 4, 2024

Duggan, Chief White push for expanded mental health services at Mackinac Policy Conference GM promotes 2 former Apple execs to develop, advance its software Eminem-produced Michigan Central concert in Detroit to star Diana Ross, Jack White, more Detroit Tigers to retire Jim Leyland's No. 10 this year: Here's when they'll do it...

Jun 04, 20244 min

Voice Briefing Special Report: Hear Detroiters' memories of Michigan Central Station

On June 6th, 2024, Detroit's Michigan Central Station will reopen to the public. With great help from the Detroit Historical Society, the Free Press shares a sample of the memories and significance the once bustling train station holds for Detroiters. Additional Free Press coverage of Michigan Central Station's reopening: Once an eyesore, Detroit's Michigan Central Station set for grand opening It wasn't just the Morouns who let Michigan Central Station slide into decay From Eminem video to Batm...

Jun 03, 20247 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 3, 2024

Feds: ISIS-leader wannabe plotted terror acts from grandparents' Detroit home It's still a struggle for the people of Flint Detroit Tigers finish comeback in extra innings for 8-4 win over Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers option former No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo...

Jun 03, 20244 min
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