Detroit Voice Brief

Ford will increase response to COVID19 pandemic, including donating 100,000 facemasks, Detroit City Council passes recreational marijuana sales ordinance, Upper Peninsula residents scramble to save the Vista Theater, Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations; Big Sean, Royce da 5'9", Kiki Sheard among Detroit noms, and a preview of Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day.

Detroit City Council rejects mayor's plan for overtaxed homeowners, calling it insufficient, flower shop target of online harassment after Shinkle abstains from Michigan vote, Meijer limits individual brands of alcohol sales throughout the holidays, Michigan brewery ceases sales, production of Detroit Lions-themed 'Same Old Lager', Detroit Lions head Coach Matt Patricia explains how they get ready in a short week.

Michigan board votes to certify election results despite GOP calls to delay, expect to see more dining domes in Detroit as city extends its outside eating program, Trenton restaurant owner protests governor with 'Gretch the Grinch' inflatable, 

COVID case count continues to climb in Michigan, the Ford F150, and after shutout loss, how does Matt Patricia remain Detroit Lions coach?

Wisconsin defendant in Whitmer kidnap plot plans to fight his extradition to Michigan, U-M economists say the vaccine could boost U.S. growth in 2021, Detroit Free Press's Opionion editor says Michigan Republican lawmakers shouldn't visit the White House, and looking at the Detroit Pistons Draft Night

It has been half a year since the Mid Michigan floods, Wayne County canvassers doxxed and threatened over votes, with COVID-19 raging, hospitals restrict visitors, and as Michigan's cinemas close again due to COVID-19, a much bigger fight for survival looms

GOP members of Wayne County Board of Canvassers vote against certifying election results, Corktown construction continues for Ford Motor Company, new Michigan unemployment claims drop slightly again, grocery stores see rush amid 3-week shutdowns, COVID-19 spike in Michigan, and Michigan State's Mel Tucker message amid transfer, opt-outs: 'Compete to play, compete to stay'.

Whitmer says state can't do much to help laid-off workers, calls for stimulus package, Detroit to enforce new Michigan COVID-19 restrictions, provide free testing to residents, and even in a win, the Lions’ flaws are apparent. Can they fix them soon?

Governor Gretchen Whitmer puts Michigan on hold and a bad weekend of Michigan football.

Whitmer warns she's 'strongly considering' any action to combat COVID-19 spread, Whitmer kidnap ringleader wanted to televise executions, set fire to Michigan Capitol, Detroit schools halt face-to-face learning because of COVID-19, Detroit schools halt face-to-face learning because of COVID-19, and the new Detroit Tigers coaching staff.

Welcome to the era of the restaurant walk-up window, new development in Detroit will bring trade school to neighborhood, South Haven model shows a different side of romance scams and College Basketball signing day.

Internet sleuths are trying to prove dead people voted in Michigan, Ford announces key investments in plants to build EVs like the new E-Transit van, ... , Coronavirus spike in Hamtramck leads to closing of city clerk office

Dow Jones soars amid news of 90% effective COVID-19 vaccine candidate, three dozen employees in Warren test positive for COVID-19, a giraffe named Zara arrives at the Detroit Zoo, expect record-breaking warm weather in Michigan, then rain, and suddenly it will be cold again, and Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19.

Joe Biden Wins Presidential Election, COVID-19 case count and how the Lions season is going.

Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States and Michigan Trump supporters react.

President Trump makes false ballot claims, COVID-29 cases spike in MI

Biden secures Michigan and the Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford back for second stint on reserve/COVID-19 list.

The day after election day and the Lions.

How to vote with absentee ballot, Misinformation and disinformation.

November 2nd Weekly Update and a weekend of Michigan football.

Michigan again a target of election disinformation, why land is at the center of Duggan's plan to address Detroit overtaxation, Daylight Saving Time: Sunday means an extra hour of sleep that we've needed since March,

The impact around COVID-19 and voter intimidation during election day, Impostor nurse who lied to land high-paying VP job in Ann Arbor gets prison time, Michigan's TikTok stars spread positivity, happy messages amid tough time, Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia on what he already knows about Everson Griffen.

Trump rally at Lansing airport, Grosse Pointe school board race takes a nasty turn, Peter Dabish convinces Wayne County judge to appeal murder case, Michigan State football's Rocky Lombardi speaks on Michigan State Vs. University of Michigan game.

New Michigan jobless claims drop to levels not seen since before the pandemic, COVID-19 cases surge on Mackinac Island as season comes to an end, Navy instructor pilot from Michigan dies in training flight in Alabama along with student, Small Michigan and Indiana colleges spent the summer debating to play college football this fall and BIG 10's Michigan State Vs. the University of Michigan game this week.

October 26th Coronavirus Update and Detroit Lions stun Atlanta Falcons, 23-22, on Matthew Stafford's last-second TD pass.

October 23 Coronavirus Update, Wayne State taking a mental Health Day, Subaru does adoption day, President Trump ends 60 minute interview because of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's questions, and a full weekend of football.

GM reveals its GMC Hummer EV pickup and prices it more than $100,000, October 22nd Coronavirus Update, Owner of Andiamo chain acquires 3 metro Detroit restaurants, October 22nd Coronavirus Update, Nursing home rules relaxed in Michigan, and Detroit Free Press Big Ten Predictions.

October 21st Coronavirus Update, Home sales skyrocket in Metro Detroit, Banks look to new accounts to attract the unbanked as COVID-19 takes a toll, and the Detroit Lions defeat the Jaguars.    

Jake Capobres, 14, of Plymouth flies his racing drone in his backyard on Monday, 2021 Cadillac Escalade's features and tech propel luxury SUV to leadership, Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh enters 2020 season with contract uncertainty, and What is '8645'? Whitmer's pin an anti-Trump message using restaurant industry slang 

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's kidnappers in trial and October 19th Coronavirus Update.

Trump calls Whitmer a 'dictator,' misleads about Michigan COVID-19 orders, October 16th Coronavirus Update, all Michigan stores selling bottles, cans with 10-cent deposits must now take returns, Roseville city councilman facing drug charges after search at his home, and Ford family donates limited edition 2021 Bronco to St. Jude auction/

West Michigan congressman tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Pence event, group thinks it has found proof of 10,000-year-old, Ice Age culture in Straits of Mackinac, 9 women describe graphic sexual assaults while at Eastern Michigan University, real spooky places in metro Detroit, and 

FBI agent: Suspects wanted to take Whitmer out on boat and leave her in Lake Michigan, Alice Lawson remembers WW2 in Belgium, October 13th Coronavirus Update, and Detroit Lions face the Dallas Cowboys

Where the 13 men's cases stand in the Michigan kidnapping plot, Michigan police on high alert after kidnap plan, Some Michigan gyms relax mask rules during workouts, Sen. Gary Peters opens up about his family's personal abortion story, and Michigan football's season opener at Minnesota.

October 12 Coronavirus and Michigan news update

Wolverine Watchmen members plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan State basketball names Joshua Langford, Aaron Henry, Foster Loyer captains.

Vice President Debate highlights, October 8th Coronavirus Update, As Michiganders head Up North to see the vibrant color changes, this month also marks the 40ths anniversary of the movie "Somewhere in Time," which was filmed at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mid-American Conference releases 2020 football schedule,

Whitmer signs bill buying clerks more time to process absentee ballots before election, October 7th Coronavirus Update, Mars will be unusually close to Earth today: Here's how to spot it, and Detroit Red Wings take Swedish winger Lucas Raymond at No. 4 in 2020 NHL draft.

Bernie Sanders: Trump saying don't be afraid of COVID is 'absurd', Wayne County judge candidate adds wife's famous name before campaign, Michigan health department orders masks, restricts size of gatherings and Detroit Lions blow another lead, lose 35-29 to Saints; Matt Patricia on hot seat entering bye.

October 5th Coronavirus Update and Detroit Lions blow another lead, lose 35-29 to Saints.

October 2nd Coronavirus Update and Ford says goodbye to Mustang Shelby GT350.

Warren man faces 9 criminal charges in hate crimes against Black family, new video shows Unlock Michigan circulator telling woman she can sign husband's name, ex-Detroit Tiger Denny McLain is selling off some of his sports collection, precious metals scheme played up fears of conservatives, elderly to drain savings, and Sen. Ted Cruz compares presidential debate to Detroit Pistons Bad Boys.

Settlement reached in lawsuit over Fraser sinkhole, clash of the Kerouac estate, unexpected demand for 2021 Ford Bronco creates a unique challenge for buyers, Mayor of Hell offers Airbnb stay, clash of the Kerouac estate, and the NBA Finals.

AG Nessel announces criminal investigation of group seeking repeal of Whitmer powers, Ford Mutt, 1 in 3 parents say they won't vaccinate their kids against flu this year, poll finds, laid-off Detroit executive found new calling during pandemic, and optimism around Detroit Lions.

September 28th Coronavirus Update and the Detroit Lions defeat the Arizona Cardinals.

September 25th Coronavirus Update, hot IPO funding trend fuels another big mortgage deal, and Detroit Tigers' Willi Castro an AL Rookie of the Year candidate.

The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Pontiac-based United Shore to merge, go public on Nasdaq, and Michigan football QB Joe Milton is primed to start.

Indian immigrant woman doesn't feel that Trump's messaging is directed to her, one of the most important auto exectutives you've never heard of COVID-19 hits rural farms in Michigan this summer, a look ahead at the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals game. 

September 21st Coronavirus Update and two weeks in, Detroit Lions' season essentially over after flop in Green Bay.