Morning basement fire closes downtown's Checker Bar

A decade after publicity got him a car, 'Walking Man' still thanks 'this city of angels'

What's it like being a Detroit Lions fan? We want to hear your story.

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/01/14/basement-electrical-fire-detroit-checker-bar/77698800007/">Morning basement fire closes downtown's Checker Bar</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2025/01/13/walking-mans-long-treks-to-work-predated-more-buses-in-metro-detroit/77239842007/">A decade after publicity got him a car, 'Walking Man' still thanks 'this city of angels'</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Jan. 16, 2025

MDOC to add 870 high-security prison beds amid safety concerns

Stevie Wonder books 2 Fox shows on ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ tour

Bird migration to see big jump. 'Lights out' urged for Wednesday night

Detroit Farm & Cider owner selling after years of fighting with city

 

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/09/michigan-corrections-department-adding-high-security-beds/91662499007/">MDOC to add 870 high-security prison beds amid safety concerns</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2026/09/08/stevie-wonder-detroit-fox-theatre-songs-key-of-life-tour-tickets/91651657007/">Stevie Wonder books 2 Fox shows on &lsquo;Songs in the Key of Life&rsquo; tour</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/08/fall-bird-migration-lights-out-forecast-michigan/91655018007/">Bird migration to see big jump. 'Lights out' urged for Wednesday night</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/09/04/detroit-farm-cider-owner-selling-property/91585859007/">Detroit Farm &amp; Cider owner selling after years of fighting with city</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026

Some want to spike Birmingham's new sign, which they find unwelcoming

Why 401(k) savers got a boost, saw record balances in second quarter

Your guide to fall vaccines. What's new with flu, COVID-19 and RSV

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/08/birminghams-new-sign-was-supposed-to-allude-to-a-special-sculpture/91545841007/">Some want to spike Birmingham's new sign, which they find unwelcoming</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2026/09/03/more-401k-millionaires-average-balances-go-up-sizably-for-savers/91474361007/">Why 401(k) savers got a boost, saw record balances in second quarter</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/09/03/flu-covid-rsv-vaccine-recommendations-michigan-where-to-get-shots/91512677007/">Your guide to fall vaccines. What's new with flu, COVID-19 and RSV</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Sept. 8, 2026

Kavanaugh, state Supreme Court keep proof-of-citizenship off Michigan ballot

Boblo boat on Detroit River reopens to the public as floating museum

Stellantis upcharged UAW workers on its own vehicles, arbitrator rules

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/09/03/michigan-proof-of-citizenship-ballot-question-loses-bids-in-court/91598976007/">Kavanaugh, state Supreme Court keep proof-of-citizenship off Michigan ballot</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/03/ss-ste-clair-open-to-the-public-for-the-first-time-since-2007/91578215007/">Boblo boat on Detroit River reopens to the public as floating museum</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/stellantis/2026/09/03/stellantis-ordered-to-lower-lease-rates-for-uaw-after-hiking-prices/91590806007/">Stellantis upcharged UAW workers on its own vehicles, arbitrator rules</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Jan. 16, 2025

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