Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine dispute puts 300K patients in limbo

$6,000 senior tax deduction for federal returns has plenty of rules

Off-grid Yooper runs hidden hot dog stand in the woods

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 6, 2026

Lenox Twp. man's home-built hot rod is almost 60 years in the making

Nation's first all-electric pet crematorium set to open in Westland

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 5, 2026

As Ford tops ‘most American brand’ list, Bill Ford asks nation to unite

Bird populations are declining. This Michigan study might explain why.

Nino Salvaggio’s prepares to make its Livonia debut

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 4, 2026

Dozens gather outside Royal Oak church to protest US-Iran war

Ford, GM, Stellantis stocks slide after U.S.-Iran strikes hit markets

Thomas the Tank Engine event in Flint is now Michigan's only stop

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 6, 2026

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