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Neighbors to bring back Prest Street block club after mass shooting
Neighbors in the Prest Street area of Detroit said it needs a block club again. "There are babies on the block," said Willie Mae Gibson, 96.
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Mayor, Detroit Police chief praise Occupy the Summer for drop in crime
Mayor Mary Sheffield and Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison tout crime reduction across the city, including among teens.
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Michigan Lottery winner to pay off debt after $2M scratch-off prize
A Wayne County man plans to pay off his debt after winning $2 million on a Michigan Lottery Big Money Pay Day instant ticket purchased in Detroit.
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Don't miss the Free Press at Story Fest 2026 this Thursday, Oct. 8
Detroit Free Press reporter John Wisely will join other journalists and artists for Detroit Story Fest on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Detroit Opera.
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Grandma Bob’s to open second Detroit pizza location in new neighborhood
Grandma Bob’s is opening a second Detroit location in West Village, taking over the former Marrow restaurant space.
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Michigan defense grades are good, but they need more from critical area
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades the Michigan football defense by position, looking at how each unit has fared through five games.
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Benson, James face off in first TV debate in Michigan governor's race
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, will face her Republican rival U.S. Rep. John James.
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Trump says he'll be back in Michigan ahead of midterms
The president told reporters he will be back in Michigan soon but provided no other details.
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Historic Detroit mansion where J.L. Hudson lived lists for nearly $2M
The 1872 Brush Park home in the Brush Park neighborhood once rented by J.L. Hudson has nearly 9,000 square feet, 11 bedrooms and seven fireplaces.
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Jalen Duren shows no resentment, just introspection after crazy summer
Jalen Duren met with the media in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, to discuss his new contract. He showed maturity and no resentment.
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It finally feels like Lions' Super Bowl window is gone, but look at NFC
Just 5 NFC teams currently have winning records: The Vikings, Bears, 49ers, Seahawks and Giants. Where do Detroit Lions fit into NFL playoff mix?
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Former Sen. Virgil Smith gets expungement for 2015 domestic incident
Michigan Clean Slate laws allow those convicted of certain crimes to apply to have their records expunged. Other crimes are expunged automatically.
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