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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>.

How to watch Tigers Opening Day (good luck)

Fans may not know how to watch until hours before first pitch in San Diego.

Sports

The Tigers&#x27; Opening Day is Thursday in San Diego — and the team&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TV broadcast situation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/12/tigers-end-fanduel-sports-network-deal" data-vars-content-id="321dbdbf-d3b4-47b7-8101-e44574aa937d" data-vars-headline="How to watch Tigers Opening Day (good luck)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/12/tigers-end-fanduel-sports-network-deal" target="_self">TV broadcast situation</a> is still in flux.Why it matters: Fans may not know exactly how to find the game until hours before first pitch at 4:10pm.

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.

Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor's administration

City ends redevelopment talks to consider new options for Packard site.

Development

Mayor Mary Sheffield&#x27;s administration has canceled a redevelopment vision for part of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Packard Plant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/01/packard-plant-redevelopment-housing-jobs-project" data-vars-content-id="9dd404fc-eb91-4bb1-80c6-7e10ef29e76d" data-vars-headline="Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor&#x27;s administration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/12/01/packard-plant-redevelopment-housing-jobs-project" target="_self">the Packard Plant</a>, one of Detroit&#x27;s most notorious relics.State of play: A splashy December press conference featuring former Mayor Mike Duggan unveiled a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new plan" data-vars-click-url="https://packardpark.com/" data-vars-content-id="9dd404fc-eb91-4bb1-80c6-7e10ef29e76d" data-vars-headline="Detroit Packard Plant plan halted by new mayor&#x27;s administration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://packardpark.com/" target="_blank">new plan</a> for housing and recreation on the languishing site.

Spring gardening season starts in Metro Detroit

Gardeners are prepping soil and starting seeds as spring planting season gets underway.

Environment

Whether you&#x27;re a green gardener or an old hand with well-worn raised beds, it&#x27;s time to rejoice and get started — planting season is here.Why it matters: Anyone who&#x27;s watched their herbs fade from green to brown knows gardening is a fickle hobby, and timing is of the essence.

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.

Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road

The home opener at Comerica Park is set for April 3.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Tigers&#x27;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/01/detroit-tigers-aim-for-playoff-return-in-2025" data-vars-content-id="076d226b-55a2-4052-9cc0-b527505a38ee" data-vars-headline="Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/04/01/detroit-tigers-aim-for-playoff-return-in-2025" target="_self">The Tigers&#x27;</a> season starts Thursday at 4:10pm on the road against the San Diego Padres.Why it matters: Baseball is back, but you&#x27;ll have to wait until April 3 for the home opener at Comerica Park.

Clay takes center stage in Detroit this week

A major traveling ceramics event features exhibitions across the city open to the public.

Culture

Thousands of ceramicists are descending on Detroit this week for a national conference that&#x27;ll show them how the city&#x27;s arts scene is taking shape.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts" data-vars-click-url="https://nceca.net/" data-vars-content-id="10100560-4e36-4b00-a330-20f6ef992847" data-vars-headline="Clay takes center stage in Detroit this week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nceca.net/" target="_blank">National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts</a> (NCECA) Wednesday-Saturday is seeing record registration numbers of over 5,000, per an email sent to attendees.

Frame Work: Soul Studio exhibition celebrates artists with special needs

"A Little Bit of Light" exhibit opens in Bloomfield Hills.

A new art exhibition in Bloomfield Hills was inspired by the quote: &quot;A little bit of light dispels a lot of darkness.&quot;The big picture: The artwork on display is from about a dozen artists with special needs who participate in a program called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Soul Studio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/locations/soul_studio" data-vars-content-id="002a12ff-0c69-45c4-bae1-6c03fac2d43c" data-vars-headline="Frame Work: Soul Studio exhibition celebrates artists with special needs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/locations/soul_studio" target="_blank">Soul Studio</a>.

Best Detroit patios for spring drinks, coffee

From rooftop views to cozy cafes, these Detroit patios are prepping for spring.

Food and Drink

It&#x27;s the first day of spring, and we&#x27;re already craving that first patio beer.Why it matters: It&#x27;s been a long winter. We deserve a local drink out in the sunshine without wind or snow pummeling us.

Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 20-22

Heavy metal, Pistons basketball and the Marche du Nain Rouge.

👹 Marche du Nain Rouge: One of the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unique traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/21/detroit-marche-du-nain-rouge-2025" data-vars-content-id="7c5f82c8-30c9-46e9-ac20-a9be7ee180f6" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 20-22" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/03/21/detroit-marche-du-nain-rouge-2025" target="_self">unique traditions</a> — a colorful, PG-13 community gathering and parade with a mythical red creature.<ul><li>Noon-8pm Sunday, in the Cass Corridor. </li><li>Free!</li></ul>

Frame Work: Detroit art exhibition dives into our curious brains

"Neuroplasticity IV" is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit.

Viewers of a new art exhibition are more than spectators — they&#x27;re active participants winding through terrain that mirrors how our brains work.The big picture: Multidisciplinary artist Jamie Wineman&#x27;s &quot;Neuroplasticity IV: Fragmented Reality&quot; is on display at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mm-o-dd.org/" data-vars-content-id="edd8ac23-e9fc-4cbb-a024-40e775309a2d" data-vars-headline="Frame Work: Detroit art exhibition dives into our curious brains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mm-o-dd.org/" target="_blank">Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit</a>, near Cass Technical High School and I-75.

DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday

Le Rouge begin their last Keyworth season before moving to Corktown in 2027.

The final <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Detroit City FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/12/detroit-city-fc-s-new-stadium" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/08/12/detroit-city-fc-s-new-stadium" target="_self">Detroit City FC</a> season at Hamtramck&#x27;s Keyworth Stadium kicks off Saturday against Brooklyn FC.Why it matters: After a decade of packed stands and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="smoke-filled marches to Keyworth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hourdetroit.com/sports-topics/dcfc-detroit-the-team-that-breaks-the-rules-and-wins-games/" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hourdetroit.com/sports-topics/dcfc-detroit-the-team-that-breaks-the-rules-and-wins-games/" target="_blank">smoke-filled marches to Keyworth</a>, the club is set to move in 2027 to its new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="15,000-seat stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/10/27/dcfc-stadium-deal-corktown-parking-soccer" data-vars-content-id="f5fbd715-fd91-46ed-b5ab-1407f032e808" data-vars-headline="DCFC opens final Keyworth season Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2025/10/27/dcfc-stadium-deal-corktown-parking-soccer" target="_self">15,000-seat stadium</a> on Michigan Avenue in Corktown.

Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 13-15

Celebrate 313 Day and St. Patrick's Day, and more.

🎉 It&#x27;s 313 Day on Friday! Check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our list of events" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/09/313-day-parties-deals-music-event" data-vars-content-id="aec932f7-c413-47f8-87d1-0ccdfbdb234a" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 13-15" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/03/09/313-day-parties-deals-music-event" target="_self">our list of events</a>, from food deals to Belle Isle parties, riverfront performances and a StockX sneaker pop-up.<ul><li>More events have since been announced, including Shinola partnering with Soho House for a party <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at its Canfield store" data-vars-click-url="https://visitdetroit.com/events/313-day-w-shinola-x-soho-house/" data-vars-content-id="aec932f7-c413-47f8-87d1-0ccdfbdb234a" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 13-15" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://visitdetroit.com/events/313-day-w-shinola-x-soho-house/" target="_blank">at its Canfield store</a> and the grand opening of a new bar and grill on Livernois Avenue, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parrots on the Ave" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ARdbGLx4w/" data-vars-content-id="aec932f7-c413-47f8-87d1-0ccdfbdb234a" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: March 13-15" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ARdbGLx4w/" target="_blank">Parrots on the Ave</a>.</li></ul>

Things to Do 🗓

Spring gardening season starts in Metro Detroit

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

Tigers kick off 2026 season on the road

Clay takes center stage in Detroit this week

Frame Work: Soul Studio exhibition celebrates artists with special needs