Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 5, 2025
Long-vacant Executive Plaza in Detroit has possible buyer Popular Waterford restaurant Fork n' Pint destroyed in early morning fire
May 05, 2025•3 min
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 2, 2025
Clerk: For first time in city's history, Dearborn won't have a primary election The Whitney restaurant celebrates 131 years as a mansion with a special dinner It's tulip time in Holland. What to know before you visit...
May 02, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday May 1, 2025
No need to hide mobile phones in church, some are openly embracing the devices Autos, fashion collide through design at CCS fashion show at GM Design Dome The Pistons Pulse: Resilient Detroit Pistons respond with game five win; Bryce and Omari recap and look ahead to game six against New York Knicks Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...
May 01, 2025•5 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 30, 2025
How downtown Detroit went from an office space shortage to a glut Cedar Point set to reopen May 3 with revamped Top Thrill 2 Detroit Zoo's new baby penguin, Atticus, finally viewable to public: When you can see him...
Apr 30, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 29, 2025
Details released about Trump's 100-days rally in Macomb County on April 29 These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back
Apr 29, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 28, 2025
How tariffs are impacting a Detroit scrapper and the metals precious to US manufacturing Could no-strings-attached 'cash prescriptions' slash poverty among Michigan's youngest?
Apr 28, 2025•2 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 25, 2025
Venezuelan immigrant in Detroit makes a wrong turn at Ambassador Bridge, is deported Whitmer selects Court of Appeals Judge Noah Hood to fill vacancy on Michigan Supreme Court Detroit's Hannan Center called ‘one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets’ for senior citizens...
Apr 25, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 24, 2025
Ford stops shipping some Michigan-made vehicles to China due to tariffs Detroit mayoral, city candidates submit petitions to run for office in 2025 election The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons playoff deep dive with Shawn Windsor and Knicks Film School Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...
Apr 24, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 23, 2025
Plan for Middlepointe development in Southfield with 577 apartments gets OK in Lansing Potential removal of Flat Rock dam on Huron River has communities nearby concerned A smiley face in Michigan's sky? When to see a 'triple conjunction' this week...
Apr 23, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 22, 2025
Michigan Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis, recall his 'kindness' Westbound I-696 roadwork to close lanes for more than a week in May Government cuts could cost Michigan universities more than $200M in research spending Democratic dirt-mining operation plays into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's hands...
Apr 22, 2025•5 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 21, 2025
Death of Stellantis engine plant worker leaves family devastated Classic Detroit-set sitcom 'Martin' gets a spin-off nearly 30 years after ending its run Michigan's unemployment rate continues to increase, exceeding national average...
Apr 21, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 18, 2025
Montcalm County has Michigan's first measles outbreak of 2025 How GM and Bedrock would demolish 2 RenCen towers on Detroit's riverfront Chris Brown leads powerhouse lineup as Tycoon Festival makes Detroit debut Saturday...
Apr 18, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 17, 2025
US bond market, Brexit could foreshadow trouble for your 401(k) Expectant mothers in Dearborn to get $4,500, mayor announces in State of the City Cava, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain, will open first Michigan location in Detroit...
Apr 17, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 16, 2025
Baby with measles exposed others on Michigan State campus, at farmers market, church, more An historic ice storm left Michigan parks closed. Here's how you can help reopen them Lockhart's BBQ in Royal Oak to shutter after service on Easter Sunday...
Apr 16, 2025•5 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 15, 2025
Mike Rogers makes it official, he's running again for Michigan's next open US Senate seat Chin's Chop Suey, long-standing tiki-themed restaurant in Livonia, to close its doors 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch package brings big off-road capability to small SUVs...
Apr 15, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 14, 2025
Little Ghost, new fast-casual concept from Grey Ghost owners, is coming to Ferndale 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo reinvents the compact sport truck — at a price Detroit Opera's AI-centered 'Così fan tutte' a sloppy disappointment...
Apr 14, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 11, 2025
Tariffs will cause drop in autoworkers' profit-sharing checks, bonuses, analysts say Parents of 3 in fatal West Bloomfield house fire: Extra locks were due to son's wandering The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons enter their final stretch chasing the Milwaukee Bucks: What’s their biggest weakness going into the playoffs? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...
Apr 11, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 10, 2025
Gov. Whitmer slams Trump's tariffs in DC, calls for investments in defense industries Bills to fund police in Michigan communities with high crime a priority in Michigan House 'Living in hell': Ionia woman says she's been tortured by neighbor's shooting range...
Apr 10, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 9, 2025
Deportation crackdown targets foreign college students in Michigan Car repair costs may soar in weeks ahead as inventory dwindles, tariff costs hit Hail Yes!: What to make of Michigan basketball's transfer portal moves? Plus, recapping Year 1 under Dusty May and spring football update Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...
Apr 09, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 8, 2025
Stellantis employee killed at Dundee Engine Plant hurt by machine, sheriff's office says In Michigan, a farm to school lunch movement is brewing. USDA cuts may hurt it. When is the next full moon? What to know in Wisconsin...
Apr 08, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday April 7, 2025
Why you don't want to follow this bad social media advice on Social Security payments Michigan, Indiana layoffs coming as Stellantis readies production pause in Windsor, Toluca...
Apr 07, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday April 4, 2025
Vecino, for bringing a taste of Mexico City to Detroit, is 2025 Restaurant of the Year The Blue Nile is 2025 Restaurant of the Year Classic Michigan Supreme Court: Marijuana smell alone cannot justify police search of vehicle Southgate home explosion leaves 1 dead, another injured, scatters debris for blocks...
Apr 04, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 3, 2025
Traveler with measles exposed others at Detroit Metro, Grand Rapids airports: What to know Detroit Tigers Opening Day: List of parties, events at restaurants, bars
Apr 03, 2025•3 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 2, 2025
More than 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and other egg products recalled Your guide to Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2025: Parking, tickets, food, things to do, more The Pistons Pulse: Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ Timberwolves brawl and playoff push with Laz Jackson Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...
Apr 02, 2025•5 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 1, 2025
Rocket Companies to buy Texas mortgage servicing firm Mr. Cooper in $9.4B deal Powerful apartment building explosion injures 12, including children, in Detroit Days of Roar: Detroit Tigers takeaways from opening series: What Spencer Torkelson changed — and why it should last Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...
Apr 01, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 31, 2025
SW Detroit residents must report water main break flood damage by April 3, officials say 2025 Cadillac Optiq SUV EV shocks with style, features and value Bar Louie abruptly closes Livonia, Auburn Hills locations: Here's what we know...
Mar 31, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 28, 2025
Analysts: Auto tariffs can't realistically stick, even as Trump calls them permanent A partial solar eclipse will take place Saturday. Where to see it The Pistons Pulse: Nate Duncan joins to talk Detroit Pistons' turnaround Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube Watch the podcast recorded live here...
Mar 28, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 27, 2025
AuSable River Queen owners baffled by sudden sinking, grapple with restoration costs Where can you fly with Spirit Airlines? New routes coming this spring for Michigan flyers Hail Yes!: Michigan is in the Sweet 16! Previewing Auburn game and potential matchup with MSU Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...
Mar 27, 2025•4 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 26, 2025
Tax refunds on average up 5.2% for much of 2025 tax season 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: This is how you do a big luxury EV Days of Roar: Spencer Torkelson vs. Justyn-Henry Malloy for Detroit Tigers' roster? Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris joins Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube...
Mar 26, 2025•5 min
Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday March 25, 2025
Automakers seek clarity as reports suggest Detroit 3 may avoid big tariffs Grammy-nominated soul-country duo The War and Treaty returning to Detroit this weekend Dearborn Inn reopens after a two-year renovation: Here's a look inside...
Mar 25, 2025•4 min
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