Ex-Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka begged Chris Ilitch for 2nd chance after firing

Detroit City Distillery adds new, limited edition orange cream Paczki Day Vodka flavor

Ethan Crumbley's new lawyers will try to keep him from testifying in parents' trials

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2024/01/19/al-sobotka-red-wings-zamboni-driver-fired-details/72163904007/">Ex-Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka begged Chris Ilitch for 2nd chance after firing</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/01/22/detroit-city-distillery-paczki-flavored-vodka/72284698007/">Detroit City Distillery adds new, limited edition orange cream Paczki Day Vodka flavor</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2024/01/22/ethan-crumbley-mother-trial-life-sentence-appeal/72308299007/">Ethan Crumbley's new lawyers will try to keep him from testifying in parents' trials</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Jan. 23, 2024

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 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 Jan. 23, 2024

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