Woodie King Jr., Detroit-bred Black theater visionary, dies at 88

Demolition work begins on Gilbert's second old Wayne Co. jail building

Ford House launches second phase of Lake St. Clair restoration project

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/02/07/ford-house-lake-st-clair-restoration-project/88553444007/">Ford House launches second phase of Lake St. Clair restoration project</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Feb. 9, 2026

Michigan gas prices are near $5. Here’s how drivers are saving at the pump

Traverse City Food & Wine Festival returns, tickets go on sale May 20

Detroit Catholic archdiocese restructures as Mass attendance drops 40%

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday May 26, 2026

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm

Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace

1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/20/panera-bread-old-navy-parking-lot-carjacking-orion-township/90173859007/">1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 25, 2026

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor

Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Feb. 9, 2026

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