Detroit|News|
Earthquake Felt In Parts Of Southeast Michigan
The United States Geological Survey reported a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Detroit Beach.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Michigan Coronavirus Cases Surpass 95,000 Friday
Michigan reported 374 new coronavirus cases Friday but said the number was lower than normal because of a recording error.
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MI Issues $30K In Fines To Businesses Violating COVID Rules
Michigan issued over $30,000 in COVID-19 citations for workplace safety violations.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Hero: 'Is Very Compassionate About Everything He Does'
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Wayne County Woman Accused In Fatal Car Crash
Prosecutors said a Wayne County woman was drunk when she ran a stoplight and hit a motorcyclist Tuesday.
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Court Of Appeals: Whitmer Has Not Exceeded Her Emergency Powers
The Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has not exceeded the use of her emergency powers.
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Police Searching For Murder Suspect Near Detroit Mercy Campus
School officials said that despite an increased police presence, the campus is not on lockdown.
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Detroit Lions: No Fans At First Two Home Games
The team will evaluate and determine at a later date if fans will be allowed to attend its third game.
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FEMA Approves Additional $300 Per Week To Unemployed Michiganders
Michigan had asked the federal government for additional funding earlier this week.
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Oakland Co. Man Accused In Multi-State Unemployment Fraud Scheme
An Oakland County man is accused of taking funds earmarked for unemployment assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Detroit|News|
MSP Cancels Missing Endangered Advisory For 4-Month-Old
Police said the girl was taken by a boyfriend of the victim's mother in a dark blue 2003 Mercury Montana.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds Over 400 New Coronavirus Cases, 19 New Deaths
The state said that of the 19 new deaths reported Thursday, 11 were identified through a vital records search.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
MHSAA: Sports Can Resume Where Whitmer Executive Orders Allow
Girls volleyball, boys soccer, and girls swimming & diving can begin in regions of Michigan where that activity is permitted.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Royal Oak Commissioner Kim Gibbs Dies At 48
It is unclear if Gibbs' death was related to an Aug. 1 automobile crash she was in, the city said.
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Detroit|News|
Gov. Whitmer Signs 'Return To Learn' Bills
The legislation outlines the new coronavirus learning plan, which is intended to provide districts with flexibility.
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Flint, MI|News|
$600M Preliminary Settlement Reached In Flint Water Lawsuits
Complete details will be made available once the formal settlement is completed, which is expected within about 45 days.
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Detroit|News|
9 Michigan Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best’ List
The annual list, released this week, includes 386 colleges from across the country. See which Michigan schools made the list.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Detroit Federation of Teachers members voted 91 percent in favor of authorizing a safety strike. The move is not a work stoppage.
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Michigan Coronavirus Cases Top 94,000
The state reported 616 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide case total to over 94,000.
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Troy, MI|News|
'He Will Do Anything For Anyone': Troy Hero
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