Detroit urges transparency from DPD, questions limiting ICE operations

Fate of Detroit cops tied to immigration officials to be decided soon

U.P. moose population lower than expected — and scientists aren't sure why

Detroit Opera broadens its stage with new events, $3 million grant

<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/detroit/2026/02/17/detroit-city-council-urges-transparency-from-police-on-ice-relations/88437738007/">Detroit urges transparency from DPD, questions limiting ICE operations</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/17/detroit-fate-police-immigration-officials/88720705007/">Fate of Detroit cops tied to immigration officials to be decided soon</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/16/upper-peninsula-moose-radio-collars/88659967007/">U.P. moose population lower than expected &mdash; and scientists aren't sure why</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/17/detroit-opera-erb-grant-expansion/88721277007/">Detroit Opera broadens its stage with new events, $3 million grant</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026

Trump touts $1.85 a gallon gasoline. The real average is closer to $3.

Pianist ELEW to bring 'Rockjazz' thunder to DIA Friday night

The Pistons Pulse: Do Detroit Pistons need to lean more into their defensive identity?

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<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/2026/02/25/trump-gas-claims-average-michigan/88858275007/">Trump touts $1.85 a gallon gasoline. The real average is closer to $3.</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/24/elew-pianist-rockjazz-sting-detroit-institute-arts/88843191007/">Pianist ELEW to bring 'Rockjazz' thunder to DIA Friday night</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Feb. 26, 2026

Romulus protest, city leaders push back on proposed ICE facility

Detroit City Council OK's $400K+ settlement for land near airport

Clawson flag shop prepares for America250 amid shifting pride, patriotism

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/02/24/protesters-in-romulus-decry-plans-for-ice-detention-center/88830948007/">Romulus protest, city leaders push back on proposed ICE facility</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/02/24/detroit-city-council-kelly-settlement-airport/88843164007/">Detroit City Council OK's $400K+ settlement for land near airport</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/20/america-flag-shop-clawson-semiquincentennial-250/88220525007/">Clawson flag shop prepares for America250 amid shifting pride, patriotism</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026

Mayor Sheffield launches new neighborhood, community safety office

Detroit's Chinatown getting $2.4 million in infrastructure upgrades

Hail Yes!: Why Michigan basketball's week is still a success, even with loss to Duke

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/23/mary-sheffield-office-of-neighborhood-community-safety/88822219007/">Mayor Sheffield launches new neighborhood, community safety office</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2026/02/24/detroits-historic-chinatown-gets-a-2-4-million-revitalization/88830145007/">Detroit's Chinatown getting $2.4 million in infrastructure upgrades</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026

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