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 Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 5, 2025

Former Detroit police sergeant accused of being serial rapist

At Detroit's Marrow in the Market, the bacon is a work of perfection

The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons’ defense is key to bouncing back

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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/03/19/detroit-police-sergeant-rapist-accusation-benjamin-wagner/89224502007/">Former Detroit police sergeant accused of being serial rapist</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/03/17/marrow-eastern-market-detroit-review-restaurant-bacon-menu/89145885007/">At Detroit's Marrow in the Market, the bacon is a work of perfection</a>
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-pistons-pulse/detroit-pistons-defense-is-key-to-bouncing-back">The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons&rsquo; defense is key to bouncing back</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday March 20, 2026

JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel

JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms

JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections

Michigan gas prices jump 20% — and likely to keep rising

Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon

Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-temple-israel-attack-michigan-auburn-hills-manufacturing/89211058007/">JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-republicans-midterms-auburn-hills-michigan-speech/89203292007/">JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/18/jd-vance-michigan-election-interference-save-act-nationalization/89211968007/">JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/michigan-high-gas-prices-rising-high-today-iran-war/89179792007/">Michigan gas prices jump 20% &mdash; and likely to keep rising</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/18/michigan-gas-prices-surge/89208421007/">Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/03/17/detroit-top-landowners-michael-kelly-matthew-tatarian-dispute/88979126007/">Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 19, 2026

Michigan psychiatric hospital in Northville Twp. to open in October

How Michigan’s AI bills could change work, health care and rent

Is Eid on Thursday or Friday? When to celebrate in Michigan

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/03/17/michigan-psychiatric-hospital-northville-township-mental-health/89120656007/">Michigan psychiatric hospital in Northville Twp. to open in October</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/16/michigan-artificial-intelligence-regulations-proposals/89137783007/">How Michigan&rsquo;s AI bills could change work, health care and rent</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/what-day-is-eid-see-when-michigan-muslims-will-celebrate/89133595007/">Is Eid on Thursday or Friday? When to celebrate in Michigan</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 5, 2025

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