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Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85
Detroit Tigers legend Al Kaline died on Monday at age 85.
Detroit rep says hydroxychloroquine, Trump helped save her life amid COVID-19 fight
Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, said she does not believe she would have been given the drug if President Trump had not touted it.
Metro Detroit churches bring God to your car during coronavirus pandemic
Two metro Detroit churches have found a way to still serve members during the coronavirus pandemic, preaching the good news outside, drive-in style.
No football? Michigan college coaches bracing for the worst
The spread of coronavirus has raised concern in college athletics that 2020 could pass without a college football season, including in Michigan
State senator: Legislature's in-person meeting puts Michigan at risk
State House, Senate need to make provisions for remote voting
Why coronavirus is running rampant in Michigan prisons
As the often deadly coronavirus spreads through Michigan prisons, no hot spot is hotter than Parnall Correctional Facility near Jackson.
Marriage ceremonies can now be legally performed by non-religious people
The state dropped the lawsuit from 2018, allowing secular individuals to perform and legalize marriage ceremonies.
The coronavirus vs. Detroit
A dystopian way of life has settled over metro Detroit as the coronavirus rages, yet humanity shines in the face of COVID-19.
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Michigan estimates that drop in tax revenues could be up to $3 billion for fiscal year
As of Thursday, the state had already spent more than $137 million on essential supplies. It could be looking at a $3 billion drop in tax revenues.
3 Detroit-area nurses have died of coronavirus. These are their stories
Now, the coronavirus is beginning to kill the health care workers who've cared for the sick filling metro Detroit’s hospitals to capacity.
Wayne County, Detroit account for 47% of state's coronavirus cases
Washtenaw County Health Department health officer: “Viruses like COVID-19 can highlight health disparities that are deeply rooted in our society."
Hash Bash in Ann Arbor will be virtual this year because of coronavirus: How to watch
Amid coronavirus crisis, the 49th annual Hash Bash, a celebration of all things marijuana, will transform from an outdoor gathering to a virtual event.
African Americans lead in coronavirus cases, deaths in Michigan
African Americans account for 35% of confirmed cases in Michigan and 40% of deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Driver who said woman coughed on his bus has died of coronavirus
Last month, drivers shut down public buses as a result of fears of this very scenario, and the news has reignited fears.
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha talks about her coronavirus diagnosis, donating plasma
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha coughed a few times during a phone interview with the Free Press Thursday evening, but said she's recovering from COVID-19.
Detroit-based ad agency releases powerful coronavirus video
Detroit-based Doner ad agency turned to a Motown hit by the Supremes to urge people to stay home and not go out on city streets.
Campus life comes to a halt but the Michigan Daily keeps publishing
They're dispersed around the country as campus life has disappeared, but the students who work at the Michigan Daily are still producing a paper.
Romulus Amazon workers walk off the job as 3rd coronavirus case confirmed at facility
Employees are demanding the company take action to protect their health and safety amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Michigan woman with coronavirus develops rare complication affecting brain
A 58-year-old woman hospitalized in the Henry Ford Health System who has the new coronavirus developed a rare complication: encephalitis.
Coronavirus live updates, April 1: Michigan restaurants lost $491M in sales, report says
Here's the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Detroit area and around Michigan.