Detroit Jazz Festival names saxophone great 2026 Artist-in-Residence

Michigan cannabis sales plunge 16% in January amid snow, new tax

Checker Bar in Detroit set to reopen after devastating fire

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/25/joe-lovano-detroit-jazz-festival-2026-artist-in-residence/88843169007/">Detroit Jazz Festival names saxophone great 2026 Artist-in-Residence</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/marijuana/2026/02/25/michigan-cannabis-sales-drop-snow-new-tax/88823757007/">Michigan cannabis sales plunge 16% in January amid snow, new tax</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/02/25/checker-bar-detroit-reopen/88854317007/">Checker Bar in Detroit set to reopen after devastating fire</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 2, 2026

Oakland judge's head shaved at psych exam, report listed her as doctor

Judge Hartig testifies at her misconduct hearing before Michigan JTC

Oakland judge says 'pervasive' errors risked citizens' freedom

Family of beloved Bob Seger sideman sends musical treasures to auction

Detroit's 'Rainbow Resilience' celebrates LGBTQ+ elders

Beloved Downriver shop known for its Up North specialty closing

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2026/02/20/oakland-judge-psych-exam-kirsten-hartig-troy/88738544007/">Oakland judge's head shaved at psych exam, report listed her as doctor</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/videos/news/local/michigan/oakland/2026/02/20/judge-hartig-testifies-at-misconduct-hearing-before-michigan-jtc/88787045007/">Judge Hartig testifies at her misconduct hearing before Michigan JTC</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2026/02/25/oakland-judge-kirsten-hartig-pervasive-errors/88824085007/">Oakland judge says 'pervasive' errors risked citizens' freedom</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2026/02/25/alto-reed-bob-seger-saxophone-memorabilia-auction/88773787007/">Family of beloved Bob Seger sideman sends musical treasures to auction</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2026/02/25/rainbow-resilience-lgbtq-senior-fashion-show/88843129007/">Detroit's 'Rainbow Resilience' celebrates LGBTQ+ elders</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/02/24/pasty-shop-southgate-closing-stock-up/88843002007/">Beloved Downriver shop known for its Up North specialty closing</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Feb. 27, 2026

Trump touts $1.85 a gallon gasoline. The real average is closer to $3.

Pianist ELEW to bring 'Rockjazz' thunder to DIA Friday night

The Pistons Pulse: Do Detroit Pistons need to lean more into their defensive identity?

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/news/" data-g-r="base_xbutton" data-t-l=":b|v|c|overlay" aria-label="Close" aria-hidden="true"></a><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/25/trump-gas-claims-average-michigan/88858275007/">Trump touts $1.85 a gallon gasoline. The real average is closer to $3.</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/24/elew-pianist-rockjazz-sting-detroit-institute-arts/88843191007/">Pianist ELEW to bring 'Rockjazz' thunder to DIA Friday night</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Feb. 26, 2026

Romulus protest, city leaders push back on proposed ICE facility

Detroit City Council OK's $400K+ settlement for land near airport

Clawson flag shop prepares for America250 amid shifting pride, patriotism

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/02/24/protesters-in-romulus-decry-plans-for-ice-detention-center/88830948007/">Romulus protest, city leaders push back on proposed ICE facility</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/02/24/detroit-city-council-kelly-settlement-airport/88843164007/">Detroit City Council OK's $400K+ settlement for land near airport</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/20/america-flag-shop-clawson-semiquincentennial-250/88220525007/">Clawson flag shop prepares for America250 amid shifting pride, patriotism</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 2, 2026

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