Detroit Voice Brief

<p>Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.</p>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 31, 2025

Mary Sheffield ready to meet her moment in Detroit with new tests of loyalty, leadership Church aiding Solomon Kinloch through poverty fueled pastor to run for mayor GM temporarily idles Factory Zero as automaker braces for slower EV sales Days of Roar: Dan Dickerson breaks down Detroit Tigers' season, Tarik Skubal's future, offseason needs Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

10-31
04:42

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 30, 2025

Lawmakers mull long-term water affordability program in Michigan Michigan's cannabis market is on the verge of a shake-up with new tax, license cap proposal What 1.4M Michigan residents should know about looming November pause in SNAP benefits

10-30
03:57

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Oct. 29, 2025

Benson, Cox lead primary fundraising; Duggan continues money momentum New banking strategy focuses on the 313 to make small business loans in Detroit What 1.4M Michigan residents should know about looming November pause in SNAP benefits

10-29
04:23

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025

7th inmate falls from upper prison level after Mich. lawmakers ax funds to improve safety 1st opera produced by Detroit Music Hall has all-star cast for 'Turandot' Romanian bistro in former Framebar space in Hazel Park set to open

10-28
03:49

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 27, 2025

Frank's Pizza in downtown Wyandotte to close its doors at the end of the month  Key aide to ex-Speaker Lee Chatfield takes plea deal to testify against him

10-27
03:25

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 24, 2025

Food assistance in Michigan: SNAP benefits to stop in November due to federal shutdown Judge tosses lawsuit alleging guards recorded strip searches at Michigan's women's prison 3 auto supplier plants in Michigan to close, costing nearly 450 jobs

10-24
04:30

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 23, 2025

Pet parents are paying millions for Halloween costumes: What animals are wearing White squirrel spotted in St. Clair Shores draws a lot of attention

10-23
02:14

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Oct. 22, 2025

Federal workers at DTW, Willow Run can receive free meals during government shutdown Oakland County IT contract awarded to employee's company violated law, investigation finds Oakland County executive proposes ethics reforms after Free Press investigations

10-22
04:13

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Oct. 21, 2025

Trump names marijuana entrepreneur from Michigan as Iraq envoy 40 Dearborn residents ask city to lower volume on mosques' outdoor call to prayer Owners of Hunter House Hamburgers to close, reopen at new spot on Woodward

10-21
03:15

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 20, 2025

Owner of Clinton Twp. building that exploded, caught fire in 2024 ordered to trial Northville street closures bring rift to traditionally tight-knit community Jurors in trial of ex-Zamboni driver Sobotka speak out: 'Something was a little fishy'

10-20
05:01

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 17, 2025

Whitmer announces Amtrak service to restart near Michigan Central Station in Detroit Phony reports of ID theft to drive up credit scores contribute to car loan losses Michigan DNR calls for rescued fawn's euthanization — and rehabber says its over paperwork

10-17
03:56

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 16, 2025

Detroit's Noel Night on hiatus as Midtown Detroit Inc. reimagines future of event Jeep lets you trade Monopoly money for $500 off 2025 Grand Cherokee Reparations program offers $25,000 in housing support to Black metro Detroiters

10-16
02:50

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025

There's a holdup for COLA news on Social Security benefits in 2026. Here's why Cars for $20,000 are hard to find. How far you are willing to travel could help chances

10-15
02:46

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Oct. 14, 2025

Detroit homicides, shootings, carjackings all declining so far in 2025, Duggan says Oakland University student under investigation for allegedly threatening GOP candidate Should you rake your leaves this fall? What experts say in Michigan

10-14
03:25

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 13, 2025

Michigan is home to nearly 1 million Polish Americans. How to celebrate this month Family takes Jeep, Stellantis to court over hybrid Grand Cherokee recall dispute

10-13
04:11

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 10, 2025

Ferndale restaurant Coeur to close after 'a lot of painful reflection' Estate sale at Detroit mansion that used to be a brothel has interesting items Landmark DIA exhibit of regional Native American art is first in decades

10-10
03:49

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 9, 2025

Former Detroit U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dies at 80 Michigan workers face surprise bills for pandemic unemployment benefits Artist of Detroit's iconic whale mural paints new Lions tribute in Clawson

10-09
03:18

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Oct. 8, 2025

Comerica faced pressure to sell, as Trump administration gives green light to bank deals New stretch of Joe Louis Greenway opens, new statue unveiled Hollywood Markets to close its Troy location

10-08
05:26

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Oct. 7, 2025

Fifth Third, Comerica enter $10.9B deal, will likely rename Tigers' home Rain moves into Michigan on Monday. When it will turn cold this week Days of Roar: Detroit Tigers in MLB postseason: ALDS vs. Seattle Mariners underway after overcoming Cleveland Guardians Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

10-07
03:21

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 6, 2025

Crooks claim ATM or debit card is compromised then engage in elaborate scheme to steal it 'It's a bummer': Why metro Detroit's fall colors are so disappointing this year Can you shoot down a drone hovering over your property in Michigan? What the law says.

10-06
04:12

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