Michigan Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis, recall his 'kindness'

Westbound I-696 roadwork to close lanes for more than a week in May

Government cuts could cost Michigan universities more than $200M in research spending

Democratic dirt-mining operation plays into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's hands

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/21/pope-francis-death-metro-detroit-catholics/81200404007/">Michigan Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis, recall his 'kindness'</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/18/westbound-closure-interstate-696-roadwork/83159951007/">Westbound I-696 roadwork to close lanes for more than a week in May</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2025/04/18/government-cuts-michigan-research-spending/82993716007/">Government cuts could cost Michigan universities more than $200M in research spending</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/ml-elrick/2025/04/20/detroit-mayor-mike-duggan-foia-requests-ryan-luther/83148479007/">Democratic dirt-mining operation plays into Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's hands</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 22, 2025

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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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/religion/2026/05/21/archdiocese-of-detroit-plans-restructuring-as-mass-attendance-declines/90127301007/">Detroit Catholic archdiocese restructures as Mass attendance drops 40%</a>

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/education/universities/2026/05/20/wayne-states-medical-dean-accused-of-creating-toxic-workplace/90097597007/">Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace</a>
<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

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/21/mike-duggan-ends-michigan-governor-campaign-independent/90194635007/">Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/05/18/michigan-deer-ticks-bites-surge-prevention-tips-dangers/90139596007/">Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 22, 2025

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