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Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls

Two officers faced discipline after contacting federal immigration agents.

Immigration

DPD Sgt. Denise Wallet and officer James Corsi were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="suspended" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-sergeant-officer-suspended-without-pay-contacting-border-patrol-during-traffic-stop" target="_blank">suspended</a> in February for calling Customs and Border Protection for assistance during traffic stops, in apparent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violation of DPD policy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/30/how-detroit-police-limits-working-with-ice" target="_self">violation of DPD policy</a> against coordinating with federal immigration officials.State of play: The two incidents led to the potential deportation of two people, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Free Press" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" data-vars-content-id="9a28a5f4-6165-4783-a020-59c05b232c67" data-vars-headline="Officers suspended over Border Patrol calls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/02/13/detroit-police-suspended-immigration-officials-cbp-ice-customs-border-protection/88665857007/" target="_blank">the Free Press</a>.

Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit

A new immersive sports venue is coming together downtown ahead of a planned fall debut.

News

Detroit&#x27;s highly anticipated <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cosm venue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/05/cosm-detroit-sports-dome-opening" data-vars-content-id="e74a80a2-92fd-4990-b2cc-38c2e33381a9" data-vars-headline="Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/05/cosm-detroit-sports-dome-opening" target="_self">Cosm venue</a> is quickly moving from construction site to something much closer to reality.Why it matters: The project promises a new kind of sports and entertainment experience in the heart of downtown, near pro stadiums and where a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="major streetscape overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://modeldmedia.com/greektowns-monroe-streetscape-project-expands-walkways-improves-visibility/" data-vars-content-id="e74a80a2-92fd-4990-b2cc-38c2e33381a9" data-vars-headline="Cosm dome rises in downtown Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://modeldmedia.com/greektowns-monroe-streetscape-project-expands-walkways-improves-visibility/" target="_blank">major streetscape overhaul</a> is already underway in Greektown.

Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop

New Census data shows slower growth in Metro Detroit as immigration declines nationwide.

Metro Detroit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="modest population gains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/metro-detroit-adds-residents-census-shows" data-vars-content-id="eb02662b-03f9-4550-98ae-600fee6b74b4" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/17/metro-detroit-adds-residents-census-shows" target="_self">modest population gains</a> are flattening as immigration falls nationwide, new Census data shows.Why it matters: Any local population increase is welcome after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decades of decline" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/detroit-us-census-population-1f1f2ef32a46d4310e95dfc5e9c5a2c4" data-vars-content-id="eb02662b-03f9-4550-98ae-600fee6b74b4" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit growth slows amid immigration drop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/detroit-us-census-population-1f1f2ef32a46d4310e95dfc5e9c5a2c4" target="_blank">decades of decline</a>.

How Detroit police limits working with ICE

Memos show how police interact with federal immigration authorities and where limits lie.

Detroit police leaders say the department isn&#x27;t in the &quot;immigration business&quot; and mostly isn&#x27;t communicating with ICE.Why it matters: As immigration enforcement ramps up nationwide, some cities are navigating growing pressure from President Trump&#x27;s administration threatening funding cuts and legal action on those who publicly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="limit cooperation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" data-vars-content-id="2df4d4fc-3d4e-4a49-808c-0b7cfa4510c7" data-vars-headline="How Detroit police limits working with ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-delivers-remarks-to-the-detroit-economic-club/" target="_blank">limit cooperation</a> with ICE.

Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: March 27-29

Egg hunts, DJ sets, ceramic art exhibitions and more!

Things to Do

🏺 Check out various public exhibitions of ceramic art around the city as part of a giant national conference <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="taking place now through Saturday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/24/ceramics-conference-exhibits-region-nceca" data-vars-content-id="20a0512e-0672-4d7f-bb46-7d9ad0921877" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: March 27-29" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/24/ceramics-conference-exhibits-region-nceca" target="_self">taking place now through Saturday</a>.🦁 It&#x27;s a big weekend for theater with multiple shows of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Lion King" data-vars-click-url="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/disneys-the-lion-king/detroit-opera-house/" data-vars-content-id="20a0512e-0672-4d7f-bb46-7d9ad0921877" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: March 27-29" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/disneys-the-lion-king/detroit-opera-house/" target="_blank">The Lion King</a>&quot; at the Detroit Opera House now through April 5, and &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mamma Mia!" data-vars-click-url="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/mamma-mia/fisher-theatre/" data-vars-content-id="20a0512e-0672-4d7f-bb46-7d9ad0921877" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: March 27-29" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/mamma-mia/fisher-theatre/" target="_blank">Mamma Mia!</a>&quot; at the Fisher Theatre through Sunday.

313 Day brings parties, pizza deals and concerts

From Belle Isle to downtown, 313 Day offers food specials and live music this Friday.

One indicator that spring is upon us? This Friday marks 313 Day, the holiday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="marked by Detroit&#x27;s area code" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/06/detroit-313-day-events-2025" data-vars-content-id="35452242-0928-43c3-be73-71958be4d18f" data-vars-headline="313 Day brings parties, pizza deals and concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/06/detroit-313-day-events-2025" target="_self">marked by Detroit&#x27;s area code</a> that celebrates its spirit, culture and history.Start making your plans now:

Affordable Valentine's Day ideas in Metro Detroit

What to do to keep things a little romantic while not shelling out too much cash.

Valentine&#x27;s and Galentine&#x27;s Day celebrations can be cute, but in 2026, many of us don&#x27;t want to drain our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="already strained" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/consumer-confidence-conference-board-gdp" data-vars-content-id="d13779f4-6caf-4ec7-b65a-c216e6d30e84" data-vars-headline="Affordable Valentine&#x27;s Day ideas in Metro Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/consumer-confidence-conference-board-gdp" target="_self">already strained</a> wallets.The big picture: Romance isn&#x27;t dead! But according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="WalletHub survey" data-vars-click-url="https://wallethub.com/blog/valentines-day-survey/57387" data-vars-content-id="d13779f4-6caf-4ec7-b65a-c216e6d30e84" data-vars-headline="Affordable Valentine&#x27;s Day ideas in Metro Detroit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wallethub.com/blog/valentines-day-survey/57387" target="_blank">WalletHub survey</a>, two in five people say the Feb. 14 holiday is unaffordable.

Try some unusual Christmas movies this season

Take a break from those Netflix rom-coms and try these odd but interesting picks.

Culture

Annalise here, urging you to expand your holiday movie palette beyond the obvious classics and Hallmark-esque ridiculousness.Why it matters: So many great movies delve into holiday themes or feature Christmas decor, but may not be featured in your streaming service&#x27;s &quot;holiday movies&quot; category.

Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Dec. 12-14

Holiday strolls, a Speedo party, Menorah in the D and more.

🎪 Who doesn&#x27;t love a little circus for the holidays? Check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cirque Dreams Holidaze" data-vars-click-url="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/cirque-dreams-holidaze" data-vars-content-id="8107d76e-c5ff-4506-a38c-1383b9b52376" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Dec. 12-14" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.313presents.com/events/detail/cirque-dreams-holidaze" target="_blank">Cirque Dreams Holidaze</a> at the Fox Theatre.<ul><li>7:30pm Thursday and Friday; 11am, 3pm and 7:30pm Saturday; and 1pm Sunday. Tickets start at $39.</li></ul>

Axios Detroit's local holiday shopping guide

Our curated selection ranges from artsy beanies to a top-tier candle and colorable T-shirts.

It isn&#x27;t always easy to stick to your aspirations of buying local for the holidays, but we&#x27;ve got suggestions on how to do it.The big picture: Small businesses nationwide rely on holiday season shopping for around 10-50% of their annual sales, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Constant Contact" data-vars-click-url="https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/small-business-now-holiday-report/" data-vars-content-id="07e76e70-d892-4232-aae9-421e8e717f5e" data-vars-headline="Axios Detroit&#x27;s local holiday shopping guide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/small-business-now-holiday-report/" target="_blank">Constant Contact</a>.

Detroit's Thanksgiving parade brings new floats, stars

The 99th annual parade kicks off Thursday morning on Woodward Avenue.

Detroit&#x27;s Thanksgiving parade returns Thursday for its 99th year, rolling down Woodward Avenue with new floats, celebrities and local flavor.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationally recognized" data-vars-click-url="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/12/06/americas-thanksgiving-parade-best-usa-today-readers/76796795007/" data-vars-content-id="9b2441a8-382b-4f09-917a-3f79ad690612" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s Thanksgiving parade brings new floats, stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/12/06/americas-thanksgiving-parade-best-usa-today-readers/76796795007/" target="_blank">nationally recognized</a> parade is one of the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/11/26/detroit-thanksgiving-parade-road-closures-schedule" data-vars-content-id="9b2441a8-382b-4f09-917a-3f79ad690612" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s Thanksgiving parade brings new floats, stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/11/26/detroit-thanksgiving-parade-road-closures-schedule" target="_self">favorite traditions</a>.

Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Events for Halloween, Day of the Dead and more.

🎛️ Join a Halloween-themed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="night of house music" data-vars-click-url="https://ra.co/events/2257516" data-vars-content-id="0d777f50-15d9-492b-853e-8f9406eb9029" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: Oct. 31-Nov. 2" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ra.co/events/2257516" target="_blank">night of house music</a>, community and dancing presented by techno great Kevin Saunderson at TV Lounge.<ul><li>Doors at 9pm Friday. $30.</li></ul>

Shop spooky at these local Halloween stores

No Amazon or Spirit needed: These Metro Detroit shops have masks, costumes and more.

Business

Looking for Halloween essentials without feeding the corporate machine?We have ideas:

Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Oct 10-12

A haunted art fair, cemetery birding, the Red Wings and more.

🕯️ Beauty and the Beast, a touring musical production of the Disney classic, is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="showing daily" data-vars-click-url="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast/" data-vars-content-id="3761a3c1-f9c2-4a06-ae59-7fb2a14f02d9" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Oct 10-12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast/" target="_blank">showing daily</a> at the Fisher Theatre through Oct. 12.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/beauty-and-the-beast/fisher-theatre/calendar/2025-10-08" data-vars-content-id="3761a3c1-f9c2-4a06-ae59-7fb2a14f02d9" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Oct 10-12" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.broadwayindetroit.com/events/beauty-and-the-beast/fisher-theatre/calendar/2025-10-08" target="_blank">Tickets</a> range from about $47 to more than $245, with various price points in between.</li></ul>

Holidays

Things to do in Metro Detroit this weekend: March 27-29

313 Day brings parties, pizza deals and concerts

Affordable Valentine's Day ideas in Metro Detroit

Try some unusual Christmas movies this season

Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Dec. 12-14