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Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 31st, 2022

A once-abandoned brick house in Detroit's North End neighborhood is listed for sale. A letter from Wyandotte's city engineer to residents warns of a cockroach infestation in a home. An update from sports.

Oct 31, 20226 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 28th, 2022

3 men convicted of all counts in Whitmer kidnapping plot; Vegan coney restaurant Chili Mustard Onions in Detroit to close and Why Michigan football doesn't need bulletin board material for Michigan State game.

Oct 28, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 27th, 2022

New resort ownership may cause important snowmobile trail to close; Prosecutor using school shooter in campaign to convict his parents, experts say and Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp: 'We’ve got the right people in place'

Oct 27, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 26th, 2022

Bob Carmack beats the rap, renews his feud with Mayor Mike Duggan; Election conspiracists have checklist for Michigan poll challengers: What’s on it; Ford has 3 vehicles you can find easily. For almost anything else, prepare to wait and Detroit Tigers hire Rob Metzler from Tampa Bay Rays as new assistant general manager.

Oct 26, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 25th, 2022

Ethan Crumbley: I gave my dad money to buy gun used in school shooting; National assessment shows Michigan students stumbled in reading and math; Juveniles shot and killed in Detroit this year has tripled pre-pandemic numbers and Commiserating with Detroit fans on long flight home: 'I'm tired of being a Lions fan'.

Oct 25, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 24th, 2022

Starting Jan. 30, GM plans to require a minimum of three days a week in the office. The metro Detroit franchisees of Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, are expanding and adding a second truck. Monkeypox in Michigan. An update from sports.

Oct 24, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 21st, 2022

U-M president had 'one of the most amazing' experiences at Big House; Detroit's Indian Village endures after failed 2020 name change effort; Jocelyn Benson faces Kristina Karamo in Michigan secretary of state race: What to know and Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop named AL Gold Glove Award finalist.

Oct 21, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 20th, 2022

Revealing performance at Macomb school causes outrage in community; Pawpaw is in season in Michigan: What to know about coveted fruit; Starbucks and Delta link loyalty programs. Here's how to earn extra miles and Why amazing play left Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin emotional.

Oct 20, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 19th, 2022

Michigan's closest election contest: What's going to decide the race for attorney general? Plus, Moro’s of Allen Park, long-standing Italian restaurant, up for sale after 42 years.

Oct 19, 20223 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 18th, 2022

School attendance rates continue to fall in Michigan; MSU board to again search for new president while university is in crisis; Halloween produces a lot of waste. Here's how to make it more sustainable and A first in the Michigan-Michigan State football rivalry should lead to more trash talk.

Oct 18, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 17th, 2022

An angler's tip led the DNR to recover salmon that was illegally taken on Tuesday. A public mural in downtown Detroit honoring the late Charles McGee, an artist and educator. An update from sports.

Oct 17, 20223 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 14th, 2022

MSU President Samuel Stanley resigns, says he lost confidence in Board of Trustees; Midterm elections are almost here: What to know about Michigan voting and Emoni Bates felony charges to be dropped, Eastern Michigan suspension lifted.

Oct 14, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 13th, 2022

300-foot shipwreck discovered in Lake Superior nearly 120 years after sinking; Michigan school board races were once ignored. Now they’re hot contests across state and Detroit Pistons' Marvin Bagley III sprains right MCL, will miss start of season.

Oct 13, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 12th, 2022

Book bans spreading across Michigan: What's driving them; Detroit City Council approves $7M to expand ShotSpotter; Newly merged Beaumont-Spectrum health system rebrands as Corewell Health and Michigan State football's Payton Thorne: No excuses, but QB admits he's hurting.

Oct 12, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 11th, 2022

Two Michigan beers win gold medals at 2022 Great American Beer Festival; LGBTQ and faith communities struggle for unity in Dearborn, Hamtramck; Michigan cannabis companies change their business models to survive competitive market and Michigan football analyst Fred Jackson to fill in for Mike Hart; Michael Phelps honorary captain.

Oct 11, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 10th, 2022

A man has been charged in Thursday's fatal shooting of a Dearborn hotel clerk. Superior Township's new library will open after residents pushed roughly 15 years for a more spacious building. Judicial candidate Jason Kolkema was caught on camera allegedly belt-whipping his girlfriend. An update from sports.

Oct 10, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 7th, 2022

Biden's pot pardon brings hope to those in Michigan's marijuana industry; Michigan's Proposal 1 would change term limits, require financial disclosure for lawmakers and Aaron Glenn on Detroit Lions defense: 'We’re going to get this thing fixed'.

Oct 7, 20223 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 6th, 2022

U.P. backyard fight club becomes a small town's biggest draw; Demand for abortions in Michigan doubles among out-of-state residents; Prisoners, officers detail retaliation after outing staff for smuggling drugs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, D'Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson among absences at Detroit Lions practice.

Oct 6, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 5th, 2022

2020 election denial is on the ballot in Michigan this year. These are the candidates; Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week is back: What to know and Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to play for Team Venezuela in 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Oct 5, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 4th, 2022

Edsel Ford II calls out St. Paul's in Grosse Pointe Farms on anti-abortion signage; Growing number of grandparents face crushing costs as they raise kids and Detroit Red Wings align with most of NHL, finally change most weekday starts to 7 p.m.

Oct 4, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for October 3rd, 2022

Student debt forgiveness curveball means some borrowers won't be eligible; After 50 years, Materials Unlimited in Ypsilanti is closing; Van Gogh exhibit at DIA a 'once-in-a-lifetime' gathering of 74 works; Detroit Lions' defense in loss to Seahawks leaves fans baffled. And that's saying something.

Oct 3, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 30th, 2022

Blue waters of Michigan's Great Lakes are uncommon — and could change as climate warms; Black Michiganders got 60% of monkeypox cases, only 17% of vaccines and Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf says Detroit Lions' Jeff Okudah isn't 'locking people down'.

Sep 30, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 29th, 2022

Michiganders in Florida prepare for the worst; Many metro Detroit vegan food restaurants running on fumes, hit hard by pandemic; 2023 Ford Super Duty engineer made dream come true after teacher laughed at it and Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift's health must improve 'significantly' to play vs. Seahawks.

Sep 29, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 28th, 2022

Canada lifts COVID-19 travel, border restrictions: What it means for Michiganders; Man wrongfully convicted in Pontiac murder case should be freed, prosecutor review finds; In Michigan, many in jail are eligible to vote. Here's how and Scottie Hazelton: Michigan State football defense not 'super far away'

Sep 28, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 27th, 2022

Elissa Slotkin may have edge on Tom Barrett — but race for US House far from over;Tense rallies in Dearborn amid debate over LGBTQ books and Lions' Walker done for the season (torn Achilles), Swift may miss time (shoulder sprain)

Sep 27, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing September 26th, 2022

GM employees will be required to return to the office at least three days a week. Mary J. Blige commanded the Little Caesars Arena stage Saturday night. Detroit Lions suffer devastating loss to Minnesota Vikings, 28-24

Sep 26, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 23rd, 2022

Michiganders with disabilities are living in poverty, struggling to afford basics; Kirtland’s warbler could become Michigan’s new state bird, giving robin the boot; Michigan's first self-service taproom to open in Royal Oak and Bojan Bogdanovic trade is a win for Detroit Pistons, addressing 2 important needs.

Sep 23, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 22nd, 2022

Detroit's fight for accurate population representation ensues in federal lawsuit; Student loan forgiveness applications will be available soon: What to know and Why Steve Yzerman believes Detroit Red Wings will be 'a better hockey team'.

Sep 22, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 21st, 2022

Tudor Dixon calls for resignation of state's top educator over LGBTQ training video; Former Macomb public works boss Marrocco pleads guilty in corruption probe and Detroit Tigers introduce Scott Harris as president of baseball operations: What he said.

Sep 21, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 20th, 2022

Michigan pharmacists now will be able to prescribe birth control; Once again Michigan State University is caught up in leadership struggle. What's next?; Cold front headed to metro Detroit, bringing rain, possible temps in the 30s and Eastern Michigan's Emoni Bates, a former No. 1 college basketball recruit, arrested on gun charges.

Sep 20, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 19th, 2022

Women from across the country spoke to the Detroit Free Press about their Mustangs. Orders for lobster and seafood are being taken for Holiday Market's annual late summer Lobsterfest. Troy agreed to let Muslims occupy the building that they bought nearly five years ago. An Update from sports

Sep 19, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 16th, 2022

Consider taking a road trip this fall to explore Michigan's fall colors. Recent large wildfires in the West may have caused an orange haze in the sky for the Midwest. The Dearborn Public Schools system has removed seven books from its libraries for review after parents complained. An update from sports.

Sep 16, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 15th, 2022

3 schools in Macomb County close after online threats, teen arrested; Ford wants to make changes to dealerships: What it has learned from customers; Where to eat near Detroit auto show: Restaurants, food trucks, pit stops; D'Andre Swift, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow miss Detroit Lions practice

Sep 15, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 14th, 2022

Walled Lake man's motive for violent shootings and links to internet under investigation; 1,000 Mustangs about to roll into Detroit for 2024 model reveal at auto show; Michigan laws on child marriage, corporal punishment earn an F from rights group and Michigan State basketball's Jaden Akins to miss four weeks after foot surgery.

Sep 14, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 13th, 2022

Even for Dan Gilbert, creating Detroit jobs, bringing transformation may not be so simple; Chief Justice Bridget McCormack leaving the Michigan Supreme Court; Restaurant owners rejoice over return of Detroit auto show and Lions OC Ben Johnson an 'evil mastermind ... drawing up plays to take over the world'.

Sep 13, 20224 min

Detroit Voice Briefing for September 12th, 2022

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has given school President Samuel Stanley until Tuesday to announce he will resign. The Fishery Commission has provided lampreys to England for nearly two decades on major occasions involving the monarchy. Turo has won the first-of-its-kind permit in Michigan to operate its services at the Detroit Metro Airport. An update from Sports.

Sep 12, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 9th, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96; King Charles III takes the throne; Lafayette Coney ordered to close, rodent droppings found; The Detroit auto show is back. But it won't look anything like years past and Let’s applaud Michigan football QB Cade McNamara for speaking up about his disappointment

Sep 9, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 8th, 2022

Michigan judge rules 1931 law criminalizing most abortions is unconstitutional; Eastern Michigan University files lawsuit, asking court to force faculty back to class; Southwest Detroiters: Gordie Howe Bridge construction trucks shake our homes, leave soot and Detroit Lions injury report: Frank Ragnow limited in practice by groin injury.

Sep 8, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 7th, 2022

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention; At 86, U.P. mailman retires as region changes around him and Michigan football, Michigan State both move up in new USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Sep 7, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 6th, 2022

Lizzie Pugh is armed with a federal lawsuit that alleges blatant racism by employees at Fifth Third Bank in Livonia. ITC Holding Corp. in Novi was awarded for its continued wildlife corporate conservation. A warming climate is harming and transforming the Michigan woods. An update from Sports

Sep 6, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 5th, 2022

In Michigan, all roads on abortion rights lead to the state Supreme Court; Some Michigan employers struggle to hire, while others trim headcounts and Michigan football grades: Jim Harbaugh's QB plan the only downer in rout of Colorado State.

Sep 5, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 2nd, 2022

Michigan apples: The harvest is expected to be a sweet bushel buster; Student loan forgiveness gives many, including parents, a fighting chance; Recent history shows Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh's QB plan isn't crazy

Sep 2, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 1st, 2022

Detroiters object to DTE rate increase as many reel from power outages; It's cider sipping season from Dexter to Northern Michigan and Detroit Lions sign Nate Sudfeld as new backup QB, cut David Blough.

Sep 1, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 31st, 2022

Boil water advisory issued in Oakland County, 370K without power after heavy rain; When kids followed her home in Pakistan, ex-Canton woman started a school for them; Homeless shelter CEO earns $275K a year but says his Christian program saves addicts and Detroit Lions' 53-man roster breakdown: Brad Holmes hesitant to give up on draft picks.

Aug 31, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 30th, 2022

Michigan is home to nation's largest juvenile-lifer population, but that may change; A great lunch spot can be hard to find these days: Here are 10 in metro Detroit; Gunman in Sunday killing spree caught with help of technology, community; From QBs to depth chart: Michigan football switching things up as season opener approaches and How Mel Tucker is preparing Michigan State football for new-look Western Michigan.

Aug 30, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 29th, 2022

We found the number of daycare deserts in Michigan is nearly double previous estimates. The Dot & Etta's Shrimp Huts, are doing a pop-up featuring the iconic, and family secret, battered and seasoned fried shrimp.

Aug 29, 20223 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 26th, 2022

Detroit pastor says he was offered $250,000 to oppose menthol cigarette ban; Henry Ford doctor, Trump White House tried to pressure FDA into hydroxychloroquine use; $2.5M castle with drawbridge, moat, hidden rooms and dungeon for sale in Oakland County and Michigan football names captains for 2022 campaign, including QB Cade McNamara.

Aug 26, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 25th, 2022

Belle Isle Giant Slide's wild rides featured on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' in new song; Mountain of student loan debt could get smaller; Vinsetta Garage restaurant parking lots approved in Berkley after years of complaints and Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins retires after 38 seasons.

Aug 25, 20225 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 24th, 2022

Jury convicts Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr. in Whitmer kidnapping plot; Michiganders may have a warmer and drier fall than previous years; Get COVID-19 booster now — or wait for new vaccine formula? We asked the experts and Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams lands on nonfootball injury list, out till October.

Aug 24, 20224 min

Detroit Free Press Briefing for August 23rd, 2022

Mysterious illness killing dogs in northern Michigan has state, feds investigating; Ford to cut up to 3,000 salaried jobs, a 'significant' percentage in Michigan and Dan Campbell: Detroit Lions to play most starters about a half vs. Pittsburgh Steelers.

Aug 23, 20223 min