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Detroit judge loses appeal in lawsuit filed by detained sleepy teen
The ruling is not the final say in the lawsuit, but it's a win for the girl detained by Judge Kenneth King after she fell asleep in his courtroom.
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Detroit stars honor Dolly Parton: Eminem, Jack White, Kid Rock, more
Eminem is among the Detroit music figures saluting Dolly Parton in the wake of her death: "An icon," he wrote while sharing a personal note from her.
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Buddy's out, Hungry Howie's in at Michigan Stadium this fall
Michigan Stadium is rolling out new menu items this season, including Fairway Packing burgers and Hungry Howie's Pizza.
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First day of school comes with excitement, bittersweet feelings
Monday, Aug. 24 was the first day of school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many other school districts across Michigan.
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Detroit aims to bring 9K rentals to code by September 2027
Detroit officials committed to increasing safety compliance of the city's 85,000 rental properties from 14% to 25%.
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Berry Gordy remembers Motown receptionist turned hit songwriter Janie Bradford
Berry Gordy is paying tribute to Janie Bradford, Motown's first receptionist and the cowriter of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder songs.
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What the Trump administration gets wrong about refugees and assimilation
First family to relocate in metro Detroit during devastating civil war offered a reminder: newcomers 'give back any way they can'
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Team USA icon Hilary Knight sets high goal for PWHL Detroit: Winning 'right off the bat'
Team USA icon Hilary Knight's goal is to lead Detroit to the Walter Cup, which she has chased since she entered the league in 2024 with Boston.
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Michigan high school football top 10 rankings: 3 teams have No. 1 case
Free Press preps writer Jared Ramsey ranks the top 10 teams in Michigan high school football entering the first week of the 2026 MHSAA season.
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Lions turning huge pass-rush weakness into new strength
The Detroit Lions featured an active pass rush in their second preseason game, a 17-13 victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday.
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Flock cameras should only be used to stop speeding | Letters
Freep readers are fired up about Flock cameras, Gretchen Whitmer ‒ and one thing the Free Press is doing.
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Beloved childcare founder to close shop, pursues cannabis for retirement
After 30 years running a beloved childcare business from her home, Felicia Legardy has no nest egg. So she's starting over.
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