Detroit Voice Brief

Your auto dealership may not honor employee discounts anymore: Here's why, Trees across metro Detroit suddenly dropping tons of acorns: Here's why, Detroit Grand Prix returning to downtown streets? Official presents idea to City Council.

Detroit Councilman Andre Spivey admits he took bribes for help with towing, GM issues warning to salary workers who have not reported vaccination status, Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti restaurant to open permanent location in Detroit, Join the self-care revolution with these 6 metro Detroit experiences, and MSU hoops coach Tom Izzo addresses media ahead of first practice of the season.

Last Michigan Kmart closing, A bipartisan ballot drive is about to get under way, aimed at moving the U.S. to using the national popular vote to elect its presidents, and Alexandra Ford English tapped as global merchandising director at Ford, AJ Hinch explains Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox scrum in ninth inning.

Work crew finds historical Buffalo Bill poster under Manistee building's siding, Expect a higher price is at Apple Orchard and cider Mill’s this fall season, September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Michigan football jumps to No. 14, Michigan State football up to No. 16 in coaches poll.

Videos of Michigan accounting professor as a talking potato head are going viral, Detroit Free Press newsletter, and Many families experience delays in receiving the child tax credit in September.

Michigan surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic, Michigan’s 2022 budget has been sent to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature, Gary Nitzkin’s law license is suspended for 90 days under orders of the Attorney Discipline Board, and Steve Yzerman: Red Wings can't force Tyler Bertuzzi to get COVID vaccine.

GM plant shutdowns force Michigan businesses to lay off workers, 5-day Freep Film Festival debuts Wednesday with a movie 'Detroiters are going to love', Alice Cooper lines up busy Detroit homecoming with street dedication, DTE show, more, Fast food giant McDonald’s is making a big change to happy meal toys, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks key moments from 5-3 win over Chicago White Sox.

A Michigan lawmaker faced a terrible choice: Fight her cancer or have a baby, Eastpointe Middle School forced to go virtual after wave of staff resignations, and GoFundMe page for Mudgie’s Deli has surpassed its goal.

Union Assembly is the newest restaurant to open in downtown Detroit, Milan Dragway close to $3 million sale: Who wants to buy it, 2022 Toyota Tundra debuts with hybrid engine, 12,000-pound towing capacity, and Michigan State football joins Michigan Wolverines in Top 25 of USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

2 fraternities under review at Eastern Michigan in sex assault cases, Michigan lawmaker accuses GOP colleague of domestic abuse; state police investigating, The stink bugs are coming, Here's how to ward them off, and Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn.

Flat Rock fuel spill evacuees say they have many questions and too few answers, Macomb pizza mogul says divorce, pandemic made him steal $593K, judge didn't buy it, Sept. 15 marks the third monthly payout for the child tax credit. But scammers use the timing to trick some people, and Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch after sweeping Milwaukee Brewers: 'Every win matters'.

Protesters crowd podium as James Craig launches run for governor, Detroit's unemployment rate has held steady at 25% since last fall, U-M survey shows, and Kelly Stafford: Football hadn't been fun for Matthew in a very long time.

300 pounds of vegetables stolen from Clinton Twp. senior center community garden, Construction underway on new downtown Detroit high-rise, No shortage of frustration ahead predicted for holiday shoppers , Detroit Lions CB Jeff Okudah suffered torn Achilles tendon vs. San Francisco 49ers.

Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate could have a major impact on Michigan workplaces, This $2.3-million Michigan house for sale looks straight out of 'Game of Thrones', Meijer’s Rivertown Market is expected to open Oct. 6.

The playbook for redeveloping dead shopping malls in metro Detroit has underwent big change, On Sept. 11, a historic run for Dearborn mayor that impacted Arab Americans, A fee most car buyers don’t even know about is rising, and nobody will say why, and New-look Detroit Lions steamrolled, then rally late in entertaining 41-33 loss to 49ers.

How Ford will 'ease the pain' for Bronco customers facing long wait for vehicle, Flight 93 memorial group to honor Detroit firefighter who died saving children, More than 50 Henry Ford Health System enployees are suing in federal court, hoping to stop a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that takes effect Sept. 10.

The first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic battered college finances, especially revenue coming in, financial records show, Flat Rock Assembly stops Mustang production as Ford helps gas leak evacuees, ... , and How Michigan is slowly taking away power from local governments with 'political move'.

Michigan schools desperate for bus drivers: 'They don't care what we offer. They don't want the jobs, Viva La Vida Imports brings handmade items from Mexico to new store in Detroit, and extra efforts are being made to reach undocumented immigrants and low income Detroiters who do not know about the expanded child tax credit.

Michigan's tight labor market could change after Labor Day, Detroit's Riverside Marina has 100-person waitlist, There’s a new spot in town for Doner Kebab sandwiches, and 

Michigan lawmakers consider bipartisan push to end 'tampon tax', The recall over fire risk leaves Chevy Bolt owners with these big questions, Southfield-made horror movie filmed in just 17 days feels a lot like COVID-19 quarantine, and Predicting Michigan football vs. Western Michigan, Michigan State vs. Northwestern.

Social Security is creating more buzz now that inflation is heating up. Will some rush to retire early at age 62?, Your guide to the ultimate family tree: How to trace your lineage back centuries, Dutch Girl Donuts temporarily closes, and New Michigan State AD Alan Haller: 'This is not a job. This is my responsibility'.

New report in controversial murder case could put Michigan prisoner closer to freedom, Downtown Ferndale taproom is serving up a boozy twist and soft serve custard, and Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts 'bone-chilling' winter. But hey, 20% of the time it's wrong.

Ford just stopped accepting online reservations for new Bronco: Here's why, The first day of middle school: Parents, students experience the milestone in Berkley, A new Detroit Lions tailgating option is coming to downtown Detroit, and Sources: Michigan State to promote Alan Haller to athletic director this week.

It’s last call for Eastland Center mall, Michigan on track for record camping year as remote workers fuel surge, Investments are paying off in Michigan neighborhoods. Here’s a look at your neighborhood and Michigan's Taylor North mows down Ohio, 5-2, to win Little League World Series title.

Corruption accusations in Detroit are hardly new. Here are other cases, Report: Erik Prince, Betsy DeVos' brother, offers $6,500-a-seat flights from Afghanistan, Internationally renowned designer brings public garden to Detroit, opens Saturday, and Here's who's fighting for the Detroit Lions' most open position: No. 5 wide receiver.

FBI raids homes of Detroit Councilmembers Janee Ayers, Scott Benson, Benson chief of staff,  I'm immunocompromised and got a COVID-19 booster shot: How I felt afterward, 43,000 Michiganders without power with heat index expected to hit 100, and Michigan prep basketball phenom Emoni Bates to join Jalen Duren at Memphis basketball.

Gov. Whitmer signs bills to allow expungement of first-time DUIs, similar convictions, It's easier for your car to be hacked than you might think: How to protect yourself, Insane Clown Posse's Violent J reveals heart condition; group announces farewell tour and Motor City Cruise coach DJ Bakker can't wait for opportunity to impact development.

Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine gets FDA's full approval: What it means for Michigan, Consumers will pay high prices for new, used cars for the next 2 years, 13 homes in Detroit are base for high-profile bodyguard business, and Why Jalen Rose sees some of former Pistons great Grant Hill in Cade Cunningham

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts to hitting 500th home run, Michigan-based classic car insurer Hagerty announces merger: What it means, Mackinac Island bars, restaurants, shipping have been transformed by women, Why you can't ignore the hackers and data breaches, like one at T-Mobile.

GM, Ford battle over BlueCruise trademark could cost millions, Mike Shirkey's remarks on COVID-19 immunity are misleading, false , Frozen shrimp products are being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, Free Press launches 'Your Week in metro Detroit' newsletter for subscribers and Detroit Tigers fumble eight-run lead in 13-10 loss to Los Angeles Angels.

Michigan's top doctor asks Whitmer for school mask mandate. The governor hasn't budged., Total Wine & More stores are hiring for stores set to open in metro Detroit, Jack Morris suspended indefinitely after offensive comment on air toward Shohei Ohtani.

Ann Arbor retailers banned from selling new fur, a first for Michigan, 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival switches to all-virtual format amid rising COVID-19 numbers, Vroom customer complaints increase, according to the Better Business Bureau, Prosecutors: Ex-Detroit Lions CB Alex Brown had a BAC of .211 after wrong-way crash.

Michigan lawmakers react to withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban takeover, Mackinac Island horse poop grows pretty flowers, green lawns, Motor City Car Crawl shows the potential of summer auto shows, and Luka Garza scores 21 points, helps Detroit Pistons finish Summer League with victory.

Fact-checking 'Respect': Aretha Franklin's clashes, stage mishaps, song choices and more, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz compact pickup is terrific, but who will buy it?, New survey reveals challanges facing restaurant and hotel industry, and Cleveland's Triston McKenzie nearly makes history; Detroit Tigers lose 11-0 with one hit.

Rep. Peter Meijer doesn't regret taking on Trump, and he could help remake the GOP, Historic power outage sparks both chaos and camaraderie for 800,000 left in the dark, Detroit Tigers top prospects: Minor league statistics for 2021.

Michigan GOP leader skipping Mackinac policy conference because of vaccine mandate, Student loan pause is chance to save money before payments resume, Coca-Cola plant in Detroit closing in October, moving to Grand Rapids,

Emotional State Board of Ed meeting over masks, vaccines foreshadows chaotic back-to-school season, US Senate passes $1-trillion infrastructure bill: Here's what Michigan would get, Perseid meteor shower is best of the year and happening right now: What to know, and Dan Campbell: Grit will determine Detroit Lions' final roster spots; 'There's no turds here'.

Lawsuit: Newly unsealed emails suggest Ford targeted high-performing older workers, Canada just opened its border to Americans, but is anyone visiting during a pandemic?, Guy Fieri teams with Chevy and creates the Apple Pie Hot Dog, and Pistons vs. Rockets: Summer League.

Michigan schools struggling to find classroom aides in special education, Detroit grandma runs soul food restaurant on her front lawn, Stroh's is Michigan's most popular 'trashy' beer, study says, Want a schoolhouse in St. Clair County? It's free.

Canadian border officers to strike ahead of opening to vaccinated U.S. travelers, The Better Business Bureau warns consumers about how some scams can use QR codes, Blue Angels descend on Dearborn Truck Plant to visit workers, gather intel, and Michigan State athletic director Bill Beekman resigns; national replacement search coming.

After years on the rise, early data indicates suicides declined during COVID-19 pandemic, A downtown Detroit building is now open to the public after an extensive facelift, Restaurants at or near by downtown Detroit parks featuring the motor city car crawl, and Michigan State still an option as Emoni Bates reclassifies, trims list.

Detroit Tigers' Christopher Ilitch: Spending more in free agency 'could happen this winter', Michigan prisoner seeks release from solitary confinement after 35 years alone, a tight labor market leads some Michigan companies to change marijuana testing policy, and Longtime Jim Henson associate helped bring Muppets, Tickle Me Elmo, 'Fraggle Rock' to life.

COVID-19 delta variant leaving cascade of events in its wake, How Hollywood casts cars and makes some of them stars, The Cade Stack Vegan sandwich celebrates the Pistons newest star, and Detroit Tigers' Eric Haase earns American League Rookie of the Month for July.

Several national retailers are requiring mask wearing at stores, Yemeni Americans in Dearborn struggle to be included in city government, Guide to primary elections 2021: key races, poll times, more, Study: Playing Euchre and other card games could stave off Alzheimer's, 

Dearborn residents: How long did council know about mayor's cognitive issues?, Michigan's affordable housing crisis could get worse soon: Here's why, Woman suffers second-degree burns after setting bedbug-infested car ablaze, and Pistons select Cade Cunningham first overall in NBA draft.

Extra tax refunds averaging a bit more than $1,600 are being issued to 1.5 million people during the last week in July, Metro Detroit concerts come storming back: A look at what's ahead at DTE and other venues, Selfridge auction to include Goodyear Blimp ride, B-17 bomber flight, tank driving experience.

ACLU intervenes after pregnant Oakland County woman is denied tubal ligation, Car customers antsy as hard-to-get chips go to more profitable trucks, and Pistons GM Troy Weaver takes us inside thinking ahead of NBA.

Are issues at Mexican border keeping US border with Canada closed?, The small business administration released a list of restaurants that received funds from the restaurant revitalization fund, Home Depot closes all its Michigan hot dog stands, and 4 Tigers prospects make Baseball America's new top 100. 

Thousands without power after wave of metro Detroit storms; southbound M-10 reopens, Detroit Tigers swept by Kansas City Royals in 6-1 loss as Tarik Skubal spanked early, and Steve Yzerman "hates giving up draft picks" but it made Detroit Red Wings stronger.

The US extension on COVID-19 border restrictions places a possible reopening past the date selected by Canada, Clark Park to get $3.3 million upgrade; community celebrates new housing at The Murray, and the Detroit Red Wings acquire G Alex Nedeljkovic in trade, send Jonathan Bernier to Hurricanes.