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

As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new generation has no memory of it

How Detroit's cultural institutions are making it into classroom

Michelin Guide to host the Great Lakes ceremony at a Detroit landmark

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/10/michigan-governor-candidates-call-for-data-center-pause/91672469007/">As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/11/september-11-michigan-memorial-memory/91686254007/">On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new generation has no memory of it</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2026/09/10/museums-libraries-cultural-institutions-in-the-classroom/91663442007/">How Detroit's cultural institutions are making it into classroom</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/09/detroit-michelin-guide-great-lakes-ceremony/91673967007/">Michelin Guide to host the Great Lakes ceremony at a Detroit landmark</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 11, 2026

Detroit Council seeks more options, less reliance on DTE after tornado

Whitmer again calls for Line 5 pipeline shutdown in Straits of Mackinac

Check your fridge for recalled pork products

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/09/09/dte-energy-responds-to-frustrations-amid-tornado-in-detroit/91672381007/">Detroit Council seeks more options, less reliance on DTE after tornado</a>
<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/2026/09/09/whitmer-enbridge-line-5-straits-mackinac-oil-gas-pipelines-tunnel/91671167007/">Whitmer again calls for Line 5 pipeline shutdown in Straits of Mackinac</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/08/listeria-recall-issued-for-imported-pork-products/91658833007/">Check your fridge for recalled pork products</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 10, 2026

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 Tuesday April 22, 2025

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