Robert Snell, The Detroit News Federal officials carrying out a crackdown on illegal immigration in Metro Detroit have caused the number of criminal cases filed in federal court to rise sharply,

A $10.48 million study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Water Authority will use computer models to better understand flooding.

DETROIT – A new campaign called “Bring Back the Tracks” aims to boost Detroit’s transit system. The Metro Detroit chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America leads it.

Did you pay attention to the top headlines in metro Detroit this week? Test your knowledge with the Free Press news quiz for March 2, 2025.

Looking ahead into the end of the weekend on Sunday high-pressure will build into the region and that will bring plenty of sunshine, and we will start to warm things up drastically. With a strong southerly flow, high temperatures will head into the lower 50s by the end of the weekend on Sunday.

Podcasters Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat are brining their storytelling prowess to stages across America. Hosts of the No. 1 podcast “Crime Junkie,” the hosts will dive into an unsolved homicide cold case for this all-new live experience. 7:30 p.m. Fri. $34.75 and up. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. (313) 471-7000. 313presents.com.

This week, we’ve got free community festivals, drunken spelling bees, DJ sets at the DIA and chances to win weekend passes to Movement.

Some coffee shops have been implementing no-laptop policies to preserve work-free vibes. But these 10 spots welcome remote workers.

Did your team advance? Here are reported MHSAA state playoff high school boys basketball scores involving teams in the Metro Detroit coverage area on Feb. 28.

Fat Tuesday is here, which means that several Metro Detroiters are getting up early to pick up a dozen Paczki, a Polish pastry synonymous with this time of year.