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

Protesters in Detroit stand in solidarity with convoy sending aid to Cuba

Royal Oak vintage store owner makes unexpected choice to move shop

1st Michigan patient undergoes FDA-authorized sickle cell gene therapy

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/03/21/cuba-protesters-detroit-solidarity-convoy-sending-aid/89265125007/">Protesters in Detroit stand in solidarity with convoy sending aid to Cuba</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2026/03/19/royal-oak-store-lost-and-found-vintage-is-moving-to-birmingham/89088460007/">Royal Oak vintage store owner makes unexpected choice to move shop</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/03/18/sickle-cell-disease-gene-therapy-patient-lyfgenia-childrens-hospital-michigan/89201444007/">1st Michigan patient undergoes FDA-authorized sickle cell gene therapy</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday March 23, 2026

Former Detroit police sergeant accused of being serial rapist

At Detroit's Marrow in the Market, the bacon is a work of perfection

The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons’ defense is key to bouncing back

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/03/19/detroit-police-sergeant-rapist-accusation-benjamin-wagner/89224502007/">Former Detroit police sergeant accused of being serial rapist</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/03/17/marrow-eastern-market-detroit-review-restaurant-bacon-menu/89145885007/">At Detroit's Marrow in the Market, the bacon is a work of perfection</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 20, 2026

JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel

JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms

JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections

Michigan gas prices jump 20% — and likely to keep rising

Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon

Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-temple-israel-attack-michigan-auburn-hills-manufacturing/89211058007/">JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-republicans-midterms-auburn-hills-michigan-speech/89203292007/">JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/18/jd-vance-michigan-election-interference-save-act-nationalization/89211968007/">JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/michigan-high-gas-prices-rising-high-today-iran-war/89179792007/">Michigan gas prices jump 20% &mdash; and likely to keep rising</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/18/michigan-gas-prices-surge/89208421007/">Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/03/17/detroit-top-landowners-michael-kelly-matthew-tatarian-dispute/88979126007/">Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 22, 2025

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