Plan for Middlepointe development in Southfield with 577 apartments gets OK in Lansing

Potential removal of Flat Rock dam on Huron River has communities nearby concerned

A smiley face in Michigan's sky? When to see a 'triple conjunction' this week

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2025/04/22/middlepointe-577-apartments-southfield-brownfield/83197880007/">Plan for Middlepointe development in Southfield with 577 apartments gets OK in Lansing</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2025/04/21/flat-rock-dam-huron-river-removal/83137433007/">Potential removal of Flat Rock dam on Huron River has communities nearby concerned</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/22/michigan-smiley-face-triple-conjunction-venus-saturn-crescent-moon/83191767007/">A smiley face in Michigan's sky? When to see a 'triple conjunction' this week</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 23, 2025

Lawmaker wants answers after second sudden death at women's prison

British Red Arrows to perform at Thunder Over Michigan airshow

Michigan has thousands of inland lakes. These 10 are worth a visit

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday May 27, 2026

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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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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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 23, 2025

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