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Questions surround Michigan's downtown innovation center

The planned $250 million Center for Innovation is in a time crunch.

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Biden makes history with striking UAW

The president told workers they deserve higher pay on Tuesday.

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Detroit Horse Power has unique land use plans

The nonprofit wants to open a 20-horse equestrian center.

Abortions up in Michigan as Midwest states add restrictions

Researchers say border-hopping patients are leading to more procedures.

Lions dominate the Packers at Lambeau, improve to 3-1

This really does feel like a different Lions team.

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Your Detroit Lions will end September with a 3-1 record after crushing the Packers on the road Thursday night, 34-20.<ul><li>Detroit dominated the first half and didn&#x27;t let Green Bay back in the game despite some bumpy play and a big <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="missed call" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/28/detroit-lions-game-recap-green-bay-packers-thursday-night-football/70990342007/" data-vars-content-id="0d82339f-2d1b-4c2b-863c-bbf823cebc3b" data-vars-headline="Lions dominate the Packers at Lambeau, improve to 3-1" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/28/detroit-lions-game-recap-green-bay-packers-thursday-night-football/70990342007/" target="_blank">missed call</a> to end the third quarter.</li></ul>

A Lions football player sits in the stands of the Green Bay Packers

Ford Field's elite walkability ranking

Its downtown locale gives the stadium a boost.

Ford Field&#x27;s downtown locale puts it among the country&#x27;s most walkable NFL stadiums.By the numbers: The Lions&#x27; home turf ranks third in the NFL in walkability with a score of 82, according to data from<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" Walk Score" data-vars-click-url="https://www.walkscore.com/about.shtml" data-vars-content-id="fe59015c-9a00-43e2-814b-53cde3b915c2" data-vars-headline="Ford Field&#x27;s elite walkability ranking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.walkscore.com/about.shtml" target="_blank"> Walk Score</a>, a Redfin company that promotes walkable neighborhoods.

A chart showing walkability scores for NFL stadiums

Lions are already banged up heading into Week 3

The Lions will likely be down at least five starters on Sunday.

The NFL season just started but the Lions are likely going to be down at least five starters against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.Driving the news: Detroit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/18/detroit-lions-fall-to-seattle-in-home-opener" data-vars-content-id="fcdb81b8-2ba8-42ce-9459-7390ed723433" data-vars-headline="Lions are already banged up heading into Week 3" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/18/detroit-lions-fall-to-seattle-in-home-opener" target="_self">Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks</a> was costly.

Detroit Lions fall to Seattle in home opener

Here are some awards and notes from the loss.

The Lions lost a heartbreaking home opener to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="37-31" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/17/detroit-lions-game-recap-seattle-seahawks/70884680007/" data-vars-content-id="f5b36d3a-07bf-441f-9754-c80e690ff445" data-vars-headline="Detroit Lions fall to Seattle in home opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/09/17/detroit-lions-game-recap-seattle-seahawks/70884680007/" target="_blank">37-31</a>.<ul><li>Detroit came from 10 behind in the fourth quarter to force overtime.</li><li>But Seattle scored a touchdown on its first overtime possession to end the game.</li></ul>Here are some awards and notes from the loss, which dropped the Lions&#x27; record to 1-1.MVP: Seahawks QB Geno Smith led a surgical passing attack that Detroit never really slowed down. He completed 32-of-41 passes for 328 yards and two TDs, including the game winner to Tyler Lockett.L(east)VP: The award for the game&#x27;s least valuable performance goes to the injuries Detroit suffered.<ul><li>RB David Montgomery, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a key offseason acquisition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35861244/detroit-lions-david-montgomery-agree-3-year-18m-deal" data-vars-content-id="f5b36d3a-07bf-441f-9754-c80e690ff445" data-vars-headline="Detroit Lions fall to Seattle in home opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35861244/detroit-lions-david-montgomery-agree-3-year-18m-deal" target="_blank">a key offseason acquisition</a>, was carted off the field <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with a thigh injury" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38423895/lions-rb-david-montgomery-carted-thigh-injury" data-vars-content-id="f5b36d3a-07bf-441f-9754-c80e690ff445" data-vars-headline="Detroit Lions fall to Seattle in home opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38423895/lions-rb-david-montgomery-carted-thigh-injury" target="_blank">with a thigh injury</a>.</li><li>Offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai was helped off the field in the fourth quarter. Goff&#x27;s pass protection suffered afterward.</li></ul>LVP Part 2: Coach Dan Campbell gambled too much on fourth down. The failed conversion late in the third quarter set up a go-ahead Seattle touchdown. Detroit never led again.Of note: Goff threw his first interception in 384 passes. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="His third-quarter toss" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/PFN365/status/1703494413920440497?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f5b36d3a-07bf-441f-9754-c80e690ff445" data-vars-headline="Detroit Lions fall to Seattle in home opener" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/PFN365/status/1703494413920440497?s=20" target="_blank">His third-quarter toss</a> behind Jahmyr Gibbs hit Seattle cornerback Tre Brown right in the chest. Brown took it to the house for a score.Next week: The Atlanta Falcons visit Ford Field Sunday at 1pm, fresh off their win against the Packers.

Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett scores the game-winning touchdown in overtime yesterday. 

A disillusioned Detroit Lions fan finds hope again

If the Lions can resurrect Joe's fandom, maybe they really can win the Super Bowl.

👋 Hey, Joe here. For the first time in about 20 years, I actually feel like a Lions fan.<ul><li>It&#x27;s been a long road back, but I can&#x27;t deny the once-familiar excitement I&#x27;m feeling for Thursday&#x27;s season opener against the Chiefs at 8:20pm on NBC.</li></ul>

Barry Sanders is carried off of the field at the Silverdome by his teammates after he rushed for over 2,000 yards in a season in 1997.

Lions Week 1 preview: Jared vs. Goliath

There's never been a Week 1 quite like this.

There&#x27;s never been a Week 1 quite like this.<ul><li>The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Lions Thursday at 8:20pm in what national pundits are saying will be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="big night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqR3qAqrXLY" data-vars-content-id="4cf62500-edfb-46b9-b148-27ac2293c78c" data-vars-headline="Lions Week 1 preview: Jared vs. Goliath" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqR3qAqrXLY" target="_blank">big night</a> for the organization.</li></ul>

Growing disc golf in Detroit

Large tracts of underutilized land aren't hard to find and the sport is affordable.

Palmer Park, home to the city&#x27;s only 18-hole disc golf course, is expanding with a new beginners course to introduce the sport to new players.Why it matters: Enthusiasts see fertile ground for disc golf to grow here — large tracts of underutilized land aren&#x27;t hard to find, and the sport is both affordable and accessible.

Chris McTaggart finishes a hole at Palmer Park's new beginners disc golf course.

Injury scare at Lions training camp

It's a reminder of how much things can change between now and Week 1.

The Lions&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hype train" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/videos/is-the-lions-hype-train-already-out-of-control-gmfb" data-vars-content-id="4d6a7858-f8cb-470d-84f5-b020a7345188" data-vars-headline="Injury scare at Lions training camp" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/is-the-lions-hype-train-already-out-of-control-gmfb" target="_blank">hype train</a> slowed a bit Monday when a key defender suffered a non-contact injury at training camp — a reminder of how much things can change for NFL teams between now and Week 1.Driving the news: Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson fell to the ground, grabbed his right knee and remained there for more than five minutes until being carted off the field, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Free Press reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/07/24/cj-gardner-johnson-knee-injury-detroit-lions-nfl-training-camp/70456201007/" data-vars-content-id="4d6a7858-f8cb-470d-84f5-b020a7345188" data-vars-headline="Injury scare at Lions training camp" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/07/24/cj-gardner-johnson-knee-injury-detroit-lions-nfl-training-camp/70456201007/" target="_blank">the Free Press reports</a>.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell stares ahead in a game against the Bears last season. 

Young core's summer league performance has Pistons fans excited

Fans aren't complaining much about getting the No. 5 pick in the draft anymore.

After a 1-1 start, the Pistons are in the mix for an NBA Summer League playoff run in Las Vegas.Why it matters: It&#x27;s not an actual playoff run, but fans aren&#x27;t complaining much about getting the No. 5 pick in the draft anymore.

Detroit Pistons summer league preview

Fans could use a dash of optimism after some underwhelming moves in free agency.

Fans get their first look at rookies <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ausar Thompson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/06/23/detroit-pistons-draft-ausar-thompson" data-vars-content-id="deada25c-08a7-4779-9874-535299909686" data-vars-headline="Detroit Pistons summer league preview" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/06/23/detroit-pistons-draft-ausar-thompson" target="_self">Ausar Thompson</a> and Marcus Sasser in Pistons uniforms this weekend during the start of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NBA Summer League" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/schedule" data-vars-content-id="deada25c-08a7-4779-9874-535299909686" data-vars-headline="Detroit Pistons summer league preview" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba-summer-league/schedule" target="_blank">NBA Summer League</a>.Why it matters: Summer league helps rebuilding teams like Detroit evaluate whether their young players can handle NBA-level competition.

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