Average tax refunds so far in 2025 are up 7.5% but IRS still receiving fewer early returns

Mom of children killed in Swan Boat Club crash testifies, brings tears to audience

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Detroit Voice Brief

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 5, 2025

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>
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<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

 

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<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 Wednesday March 5, 2025

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