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

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2026/02/05/woodie-king-jr-detroit-black-theater-visionary-dies-88/88510742007/">Woodie King Jr., Detroit-bred Black theater visionary, dies at 88</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/02/06/wayne-county-division-jail-demolition-greektown-baird-detention-facility/88546394007/">Demolition work begins on Gilbert's second old Wayne Co. jail building</a>
<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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