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A temporary injunction is all that keeps a 1931 abortion ban at bay in Michigan after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. And Michiganders have something to say about it.
Dan Gilbert’s company wants another tax break for the old Hudson’s site. What will it mean for Detroiters if he gets it? And if he doesn’t? With reporter JC Reindl.
Juneteenth has gone mainstream after becoming a federal holiday. But in 2022, can we say freedom has been attained?
A new, free comic book recounts Detroit’s first LGBTQ+ march – a precursor to the massive festival that now draws thousands. But the struggle isn’t over, says one author.
Highland Park has one defunct and one burnt high school campus. But a group of school officials are hoping to raise a new one from the ashes of a district’s downfall.
When a tornado hit Gaylord, two people died. Does a twister hitting so unusually far north say something about climate change? And if it does, are we ready?
The Oxford High Class of 2022 has seen the worst. They bore witness to a school shooting, the death of four fellow students, and COVID-19. And yet, at their graduation, they look to the good. With reporter Lily Altavena.
The first known otter in about a century was spotted in the Detroit River in April. After decades of past pollution and sewage dumps, what does that tell us about the health of our water?
A Ramadan festival, an aquarium – metro Detroit malls are finding unique ways to try to stay relevant. With the recent sale of Fairlane Town Center, what does the future hold for these once-flourishing American staples? With business reporter JC Reindl.
Ford is making a big bet on the future of electric vehicles. What does it mean for workers and the auto industry at large? With autos reporter Phoebe Wall Howard
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On The Line is a weekly news podcast made in Detroit by the reporters at the Free Press. Twenty minutes a week, every Friday, hosted by Cary Junior II.