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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 Friday Aug. 23, 2024

'Good luck' prying off her wedding ring, Nessel tells US Supreme Court at DNC New Wayne County mpox case reported amid concern of more transmissible, severe strain DTE asking customers to pick up the tab for trips on private corporate jets...

Aug 23, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 21, 2024

Stellantis says union can't strike over Belvidere, claims it hasn't violated commitments GM to cut at least 1,000 software jobs, biggest impact at GM Tech Center in Warren Construction closures coming to Greenfield Village...

Aug 21, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 20, 2024

Detroit’s down payment assistance plan serves as model for Harris proposal, Duggan says UAW warns of national strike possibility over Stellantis commitments in Belvidere Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest...

Aug 20, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 19, 2024

Shopping for a used car? Why now may be the time to buy. Downtown Detroit’s Hanah Steakhouse, with flashy decor and skybridge seating, closes Wayne State University ends teaching gig for Detroit judge who detained sleepy teen girl...

Aug 19, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 16, 2024

Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson home targeted in swatting attack: 'I will not be intimidated' Westland woman faces 13 felony charges after crashing into vehicles, people UAW files labor charges against Trump, Musk alleging intimidation of workers...

Aug 16, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 15, 2024

Detroit judge forces teen who fell asleep on field trip into handcuffs, threatened jail Macomb prosecutor: Doctor accused of masturbating in front of Sterling Heights woman, 76 Marshall Music Company closes 3 metro Detroit stores, opens new location in Troy...

Aug 15, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 14, 2024

Millions of older cars, trucks with dangerous defects aren't getting fixed Born in Detroit apparel brand extends storefront lease, plans new restaurant at DTW Baby gorilla's birth is historic for Detroit Zoo...

Aug 14, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 13, 2024

Sheetz gas station chain plans 4 more stores in metro Detroit Macomb County prosecutors: Man held woman in closet for months, tortured her 'Full House' actor, Michigan native Dave Coulier donates $125,000 to Children's Hospital...

Aug 13, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 12, 2024

Swimmer Jim Dreyer turns back midway through attempt to cross Lake Michigan Warren Truck to lose shift as Ram 1500 Classic production ends; UAW's Fain blasts cuts New Japanese-inspired bar with world class whisky opens in lower level of the Book Tower...

Aug 12, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 9, 2024

50 years after Gerald Ford became president, scholars ponder modern parallels Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 30 homes in Michigan: Here's how to see 8 of them Metro Detroit outdoor dining guide 2024: Restaurants, patios to try...

Aug 09, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 8, 2024

Scams hide behind viral posts, like a so-called missing child named Brandan Cooper Cedar Point replacing Snake River Falls, once world's 'tallest, fastest, steepest' flume Mohawk Chevrolet's popular TikTok videos get cameo from GM CEO Mary Barra...

Aug 08, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 7, 2024

Miss USA crowns a new winner from Michigan. Can she restore the pageant's reputation? CarShield customers upset when repairs aren't covered; regulators take action Hazel Park Schools to address rising restraint and seclusion against students with disabilities...

Aug 07, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 5, 2024

Minimum wage in Michigan could rise to over $12 next year after Supreme Court ruling You can check your absentee ballot status online in Michigan What you should know about school cellphone bans in Michigan before school starts...

Aug 05, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 2, 2024

Paul Whelan released from Russia in prisoner swap that includes reporter Evan Gershkovich Michigan Supreme Court weighs in on tax foreclosure profits. See who could benefit. Federal student loan rates hit high levels not seen in years as many go back to college...

Aug 02, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Aug. 1, 2024

Belle Isle aquarium offers free admission every Thursday in August 2025 model Corvettes and beyond get special emblem honoring longtime chief engineer White House aide praises Rescue cash for Oakland County home upgrade, Detroit's greenway...

Aug 01, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 31, 2024

MSP captain who ran for governor is latest forced departure after failing to report error Megabuck mystery buyers design their own $350K+ Celestiqs at special studio in Warren Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest...

Jul 31, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 29, 2024

Suspect in fatal Melvindale police shooting injured Detroit officer in 2011, records show Detroit Tigers trade C Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers, opening spot for Dillon Dingler Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt...

Jul 29, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 26, 2024

Michigan man who confessed to ATV attack identified; victim, 80, released from hospital Glassblowers find new ways to drive interest in diminishing craft at Dearborn academy Detroit woman who's visited every country on Earth to share her story in Grosse Pointe...

Jul 26, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 23, 2024

Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president, joining chorus of Democrats MOCAD's powerful summer exhibitions signal a bold new era for Midtown Detroit institution Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why...

Jul 23, 20242 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 22, 2024

Michigan Democrats react to Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race Michigan Democrats start to coalesce around VP Harris — but no word from Whitmer yet Menu highlight: Why aren’t more people talking about Tocororo’s chicken legs? Red-flag law fails mom as stepson forced to kill her armed abuser...

Jul 22, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 19, 2024

Report: How kids are taught to read in Michigan varies widely Detroit-based Shinola to open 13-story hotel in downtown Indianapolis in 2027 Celebrate 30 years of 'Shawshank Redemption' just 2 hours from Detroit...

Jul 19, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 18, 2024

Detroit wants to change its rental ordinance: What to know. Michigan to auction 91 properties this summer, including waterfront lots: How to bid Michigan retiree bought historic hometown newspaper, became its only reporter...

Jul 18, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 17, 2024

Detroit’s deadly block party shooting: How hospital, ER staff rallied to save lives Cost to buy a home in metro Detroit just went up despite 7% mortgage rates Invasive phragmites 'quickly invading' Belle Isle...

Jul 17, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 16, 2024

Catholic charities sue over Michigan's ban on conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ minors CDK cyberattack expected to cost car dealers more than $1 billion, Michigan study says Rubin: Some Detroiters view ‘Robocop’ film, statue as raw bigotry...

Jul 16, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 15, 2024

In wake of assassination attempt on Trump, Michiganders hoping for end to political strife Future of Detroit RenCen increasingly leans toward demolition of most towers New tax scams: Schemes use clean energy credits; robocalls say debt is 'noncollectible'...

Jul 15, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 12, 2024

Popular WayneCountyLyfe TikTok videos are based on people you'll find in Wayne County Supino Pizzeria in Eastern Market has reopened its dining room 4 takeaways from J.B. Bickerstaff's introductory press conference with Detroit Pistons...

Jul 12, 20244 min
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