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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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Jan. 14, 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

How to watch Trump's speech to Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday

University of Michigan unanimously OKs Kent Syverud as new president

The Pistons Pulse: NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith breaks down trade deadline for Detroit Pistons

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