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Little dashers and Kid's marathon participants
Riley Herzog, 8, runs alongside other participants during the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Presented by Priority Health as part of Detroit Free Press Marathon weekend in Detroit on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Children gather at the starting line before the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Presented by Priority Health along Atwater Street in Detroit on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Runners gear up for Detroit Free Press Marathon
Yolanda Trust, 61, left, stands next to her daughter, Tamiya Trust, 32, of Detroit, as they look over the course map during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Kia Health & Fitness Expo at Huntington Place in Detroit on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Detroit Free Press Marathon stickers and other race merchandise are displayed during the Detroit Free Press Marathon Kia Health & Fitness Expo at Huntington Place in Detroit on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Inside Fredi The PizzaMan as beloved pizzeria marks 20 years
Follow Inside Fredi The PizzaMan as beloved pizzeria marks 20 years David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sun, October 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM EDT Inside Fredi The PizzaMan as beloved pizzeria marks 20 years Fredi Bello, 56, stretches pizza dough while working in the kitchen at Fredi The PizzaMan in Melvindale on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Applause, cheers and high-fives welcome Davis Aerospace students
Follow Applause, cheers and high-fives welcome Davis Aerospace students David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sun, September 27, 2026 at 6:05 AM EDT Applause, cheers and high-fives welcome Davis Aerospace students Joseph Boards, 17, smiles as he high-fives school staff and community members during a community “clap-in” welcoming students to the new Davis Aerospace Technical High School campus at Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
Artist brings towering driftwood dragons to Detroit greenway
David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Sat, September 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Artist Tina Tabbi, 61, of Croswell, looks at her phone as one of her driftwood dragons sculptures is secured to a trailer in preparation for its installation at the Moross Greenway in Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Artist brings towering driftwood dragons to Detroit greenway
Follow Artist brings towering driftwood dragons to Detroit greenway David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, September 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT Artist brings towering driftwood dragons to Detroit greenway Artist Tina Tabbi, 61, of Croswell, looks at her phone as one of her driftwood dragons sculptures is secured to a trailer in preparation for its installation at the Moross Greenway in Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
See Justin Verlander's final game in epic atmosphere at Tigers-Pirates
Follow See Justin Verlander's final game in epic atmosphere at Tigers-Pirates David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, September 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT See Justin Verlander's final game in epic atmosphere at Tigers-Pirates Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Victory Day gives 70 children their moment on the football field
Follow Victory Day gives 70 children their moment on the football field David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, September 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM EDT Victory Day gives 70 children their moment on the football field Natalia Toma, middle, smiles as she makes her way onto the field surrounded by high school cheerleaders during the 16th annual Victory Day at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown Township on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Victory Day gives 70 children their moment on the football field
Natalia Toma, middle, smiles as she makes her way onto the field surrounded by high school cheerleaders during the 16th annual Victory Day at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown Township on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. The event gives children with cognitive and physical disabilities an opportunity to participate in football and cheerleading alongside student mentors.
25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit
Follow 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland, Eric Seals and Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit Suzie Staley, chief of staff at Eastern Michigan University, places a flower on a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit
Follow 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland, Eric Seals and Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press Fri, September 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 honored around metro Detroit Suzie Staley, chief of staff at Eastern Michigan University, places a flower on a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.
See the fire damage visible at historic Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods
Follow See the fire damage visible at historic Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, September 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM EDT See the fire damage visible at historic Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods A worker walks near the fire-damaged clubhouse at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) Fire damage was visible Thursday, Step.
Thousands march in Detroit Labor Day parade
Follow Thousands march in Detroit Labor Day parade David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Mon, September 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT Thousands march in Detroit Labor Day parade Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, takes a selfie with an attendee leaning from a bus during the Detroit Labor Day parade in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
See No. 3 Orchard Lake St. Mary's vs No. 7 Detroit King MHSAA football showdown
Follow See No. 3 Orchard Lake St. Mary's vs No. 7 Detroit King MHSAA football showdown David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Fri, September 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM EDT See No. 3 Orchard Lake St. Mary's vs No. 7 Detroit King MHSAA football showdown Detroit King’s Don Spillers (4) runs the ball against the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s defense at St. Mary’s Preparatory High School in Orchard Lake on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
Boston Coolers, Coney dogs and dancing kick off Strides for Seniors
Follow Boston Coolers, Coney dogs and dancing kick off Strides for Seniors David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Mon, August 31, 2026 at 6:04 AM EDT Boston Coolers, Coney dogs and dancing kick off Strides for Seniors Markeette House, 57, smiles as she serves a Boston Cooler to an attendee during the Strides for Seniors kickoff event at St. Patrick Senior Center in Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
After 30 years, Detroit child care provider prepares to close
Follow After 30 years, Detroit child care provider prepares to close David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sun, August 23, 2026 at 6:03 AM EDT After 30 years, Detroit child care provider prepares to close Felicia Legardy, 60, owner of Crystal Swann Child Care and founder of Crystal Health & Herbs, dances with participants at her home-based child care center in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access
Follow Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Fri, August 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access Protesters gather outside Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to oppose changes to the insurer’s coverage of mental and behavioral health services in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Wolverine Village
Follow Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Wolverine Village David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Wed, August 19, 2026 at 5:17 PM EDT Take a look inside University of Michigan’s new Wolverine Village Residence halls and newly landscaped grounds are seen at the University of Michigan’s Wolverine Village in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
See views from the tallest building between Detroit and Toledo
The Detroit skyline is visible from a two-story penthouse inside The Bank Tower Apartments during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Southgate on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) Developer Alex Begin, left, looks out over Southgate from a penthouse inside The Bank Tower Apartments alongside his attorney during a tour of the newly converted building in Southgate on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise
Follow All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise David Rodriguez Muñoz, Josh Boland and Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, August 15, 2026 at 12:13 PM EDT All the best photos from the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise Rodney Delong cleans his Mustang during Mustang Alley at the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise in Ferndale on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) The Woodward Dream Cruise kicked off on Friday, Aug.
U.S. Rep. John James casts ballot with his family in Shelby Township
Follow U.S. Rep. John James casts ballot with his family in Shelby Township David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Tue, August 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM EDT U.S. Rep. John James casts ballot with his family in Shelby Township Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John James, left, hugs Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido outside Morgan Elementary School in Shelby Township on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press)More U.S. Rep.
2026 Rocket Classic first round brings star power to Detroit Golf Club
A gallery marshal, Jeff Hegerberg, lifts his hands in the air to quiet the crowd during the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Peter Malnati lines up a putt on the 18th green during the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Dozens of fans line up along the 9th fairway to watch Rickie Fowler during the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
2026 Rocket Classic first round brings star power to Detroit Golf Club
Follow 2026 Rocket Classic first round brings star power to Detroit Golf Club David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, July 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 2026 Rocket Classic first round brings star power to Detroit Golf Club Peter Malnati lines up a putt on the 18th green during the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
See the best photos from the second annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party
People passing by watch Dave Brenner create chalk art during the second annual Chinatown Block Party in Detroit on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Tony Lee, a professional muralist and former owner of Hidden Gate Gallery, talks with a customer during the second annual Chinatown Block Party in Detroit on Saturday, July 25, 2026. A person sits beneath a rendering of the proposed future of Detroit’s Chinatown during the second annual Chinatown Block Party in Detroit on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
See the best photos from the second annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party
Follow See the best photos from the second annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sat, July 25, 2026 at 11:40 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. See the best photos from the second annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party Jalen Terry holds a dragon head during the second annual Chinatown Block Party in Detroit on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
See photos from the 2026 African World Festival at Hart Plaza
Tay Little, director of Freedom Drum and founder of Court of Arts Studio, smiles as they talks with another costumer while shopping during the African World Festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Xavier Jack, 26, performs during the African World Festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Jack, who has been performing since he was 10 years old, draws inspiration from hip-hop, techno and R&B. Bridget S.
See photos from the 2026 African World Festival at Hart Plaza
Follow See photos from the 2026 African World Festival at Hart Plaza David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Sun, July 12, 2026 at 12:17 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Top 10 Takeover at Birmingham's Wilder's
Follow Top 10 Takeover at Birmingham's Wilder's David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press Updated Thu, July 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Top 10 Takeover at Birmingham's Wilder's Joseph Otenbaker, 30, a bartender at Wilder’s restaurant, serves guests during the Detroit Free Press/Chevy Detroit Top 10 Takeover dinner series in Birmingham on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Equity Alliance of Michigan distributes food in time for holiday
Dr. Deanna L. Stewart, 59, executive director of the Equity Alliance of Michigan, smiles as she talks with a volunteer outside the organization’s building during a community food distribution in Detroit on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Students participating in the Money Matters financial literacy camp leave the Equity Alliance of Michigan building after helping distribute food during a food distribution event in Detroit on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Dr. Deanna L.
Equity Alliance of Michigan distributes food in time for holiday
Follow Equity Alliance of Michigan distributes food in time for holiday Equity Alliance of Michigan distributes food in time for holiday Dr. Deanna L. Stewart, executive director of the Equity Alliance of Michigan, left, and Gail Perry-Mason speak with volunteers during a community food distribution in Detroit on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Just as Detroiter was nearing the end of a long career at AT&T, she answered a "call" to serve her community.
See photos from the Taylor Summer Festival
A festivalgoer rests in the shade during the Taylor Summer Festival at Heritage Park in Taylor on Saturday, June 27, 2026. People make their way through the Taylor Summer Festival at Heritage Park in Taylor on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Festivalgoers ride the Ferris wheel during the Taylor Summer Festival at Heritage Park in Taylor on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Birminghan's new Italian restaurant and floral studio is open
Employees of e Fiori talk during a media preview in Birmingham on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) A dining room at e Fiori is seen during a media preview in Birmingham on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) A person walks past the entrance of e Fiori in downtown Birmingham on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Jackson Home at Greenfield VIllage
Visitors walk in front of the Jackson Home during a press preview at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford in Dearborn on Friday, May 8, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO of The Henry Ford, stands on the porch of the Jackson Home during a press preview inside Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford in Dearborn on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Downtown taken over by 2026 Detroit Grand Prix practice, qualifying
Race teams work along pit lane with the Renaissance Center in the background during the GTP/GTD Pro Practice 2 at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) Team members gather in the Acura Meyer Shank Racing pit during the GTP/GTD Pro Practice 2 at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear in Detroit on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Detroit baby with rare congenital heart defects depends on care through Michigan Medicine
Andrew Bashi, 38, speaks during an interview while Amanda Bashi, 38, plays with their son, Jibran Bashi, 6 months, at their home in Detroit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) 6-month-old Jibran Bashi smiles while spending time with his parents at their home in Detroit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Bashi was born with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, a rare heart condition requiring ongoing medical care.
Movement 2026: Photos from opening night of Detroit's techno fest
Sara Landry performs during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) Nyla Sanders smiles while dancing alongside her friends during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) 999999999 performs during the Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
60 photos from the 2026 Western International High School prom
Christopher Hayes, 18, walks out of a vehicle during the Western International High School prom outside the Garden Theater in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (David Rodriguez-Munoz, Detroit Free Press) Yahir Cervantes, 16, kisses the hand of Natalie Castañeda, 17, during the Western International High School prom at the Garden Theater in Detroit on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
New Henry Ford Hospital building in Detroit reaches final height
The new Henry Ford Hospital tower rises above West Grand Boulevard during a topping off ceremony in Detroit on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Construction workers stand atop the new Henry Ford Hospital tower as the final steel beam is lifted into place during a topping off ceremony in Detroit on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
New $50 million performing arts center in the Pointes: See photos
Construction crews work outside the Schaap Center during a tour of the facility in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The $50 million performing arts venue is expected to open in May following multiple delays. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Seating inside the main auditorium of the Schaap Center is seen during a tour of the facility in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Detroit-inspired cardboard maze opens at Michigan Science Center
A family walks out of the “A-MAZING Detroit: All Paths Lead to Mi-Sci” maze inside the Michigan Science Center in Detroit on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Joe Theis, and his son, Flynn Theis, walk through the “A-MAZING Detroit: All Paths Lead to Mi-Sci” maze at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Life is never dull for Detroit chef who moonlights as knife sharpener
Brendon Edwards, 43, chef and professional knife sharpener, inspects the edge of a knife using a magnifying loupe inside his home workshop in Detroit on Friday, April 10, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Various kitchen knives are arranged in trays inside the home workshop of Brendon Edwards, 43, a chef and professional knife sharpener, in Detroit on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Detroit Free Press photographers take home 23 awards in annual contest
Photographer of the year first place: Lacey Zink, of Saline, reacts after looking at a brush as she cleans her pig named Peppa while waiting to show it as part of the Saline Junior Livestock Pig Club judging during the Saline Community Fair held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Health insurance a struggle for Michigan childcare workers
Andreya Chapman, 34, kisses her son, Princetyn Chapman, 8, before he boards a school bus in Jackson, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Chapman balances raising her son while working in child care, a field where many workers lack access to affordable health insurance. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Andreya Chapman, 34, left, walks out of her home with her son, Princetyn Chapman, 8, before dropping him off at the bus stop in Jackson on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
See photos of Dittrich Furs' final day of business in Detroit
Karon Martel, 69, left, and her husband Brian Martel, 70, right, hug Clarence Albert, 75, middle, inside Dittrich Furs on its final day of business in Detroit on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The longtime business is closing after 133 years. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Tami Frankmann tries on a mink fur hat inside Dittrich Furs on its final day of business in Detroit on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Detroit RiverWalk section reopens — just in time for beautiful weather
Regina Davis, left, and her husband Reggie Davis walk along a reopened section of the Detroit RiverWalk between Beaubien and Rivard streets in Detroit on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The stretch recently reopened after being closed for construction. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Luke Shirk reads a book while sitting along a reopened section of the Detroit RiverWalk between Beaubien and Rivard streets in Detroit on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Legal aid program helps Detroiters with eviction defense
Connor Stark-Vernier, 22, left, and Sophia Shearing, 23, both with Lakeshore Legal Aid, check in tenants inside the Right to Counsel program office at the 36th District Court in Detroit on Friday, March 27, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Kenya Henry waits to be seen inside the Right to Counsel program office at the 36th District Court in Detroit on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Legal aid program helps Detroiters with eviction defense
Connor Stark-Vernier, 22, left, and Sophia Shearing, 23, both with Lakeshore Legal Aid, check in tenants inside the Right to Counsel program office at the 36th District Court in Detroit on Friday, March 27, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Kenya Henry waits to be seen inside the Right to Counsel program office at the 36th District Court in Detroit on Friday, March 27, 2026.
National Mustang Day celebration draws car lovers to Flat Rock: Photos
Gordon Jones, 60, records a video of Mustangs lined up during a National Mustang Day celebration at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock on Saturday, April 18, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) Dana Keethler, 50, sits inside her customized Saleen Mustang during a National Mustang Day celebration at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
DNA and fingerprint technology help tie suspect to Southfield cold case
Southfield Police Chief Elvin V. Barren speaks at the podium during a press conference announcing developments in a nearly 30-year-old cold case homicide inside the Southfield Police Department on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (David Rodriguez Muñoz, Detroit Free Press) A mugshot of Robert Joseph Covington is displayed on a screen during a press conference announcing developments in a nearly 30-year-old cold case homicide inside the Southfield Police Department on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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