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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Jan. 6, 2026

Sam Beal missing since July. His family seeks help to find ex-WMU CB

Old business, new problems: After 107 years, Detroit staple is closing

Lake Michigan farmhouse with private beach for sale at $5.7 million

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Jan. 16, 2026

Lawsuit alleges discrimination against Black employees by Benson, MDOS

Donations for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump near $800,000

UK design magazine honors Detroit. What Wallpaper* likes in SE Michigan

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Jan. 15, 2026

Royal Oak agrees to pay ex-city manager $151K in separation agreement

Chick-fil-A opening downtown Detroit location Jan. 15: What to know

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