In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit begins a $55 million restoration project aimed at preserving Detroit’s oldest parish while continuing its role as a spiritual and cultural center for the city’s Latino community.

We also report on a June 30 deadline for Wayne County homeowners with delinquent property taxes to enroll in a payment plan that reduces interest from 18 percent to 6 percent.

Detroit City FC opens a new stadium preview center at the Mexicantown Mercado, giving supporters an early look at AlumniFi Field as the club prepares for its planned 2028 opening.

Plus, Mayor Mary Sheffield releases results from the Rise Higher Detroit survey, the city’s largest community engagement effort to date, gathering feedback from more than 8,000 residents across all 39 Detroit ZIP codes.

We also preview the return of Concert of Colors to Mexicantown and look at a new Michigan Historical Marker honoring Dr. Lucile Cruz Gajec, the educator, historian, and founder of Museo Indigenista whose work helped preserve Mexican and Indigenous history in Southwest Detroit.

Finally, Detroit City FC earns a historic road victory behind a five-goal performance from Darren Smith, while Mexico, Canada, and the United States open the 2026 FIFA World Cup with positive results.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, two Detroit-area immigrants are seriously injured after encounters involving ICE agents, raising questions about enforcement tactics, vehicle pursuits, and the treatment of asylum seekers in custody.

We also follow the story of a Venezuelan father who returned home to Detroit after nearly two months inside the North Lake Processing Center, where detainees have raised concerns about medical care and living conditions.

As debates over detention centers continue in Michigan, a similar controversy unfolds in New Jersey, where protests, hunger strikes, and allegations of neglect have placed another privately operated ICE facility under national scrutiny.

Plus, Southwest Detroit native Esther Guerrero prepares to graduate from the University of Michigan with a focus on health equity and communications, turning her experiences growing up near industrial pollution into a career in public health.

We also cover free technology training opportunities for Detroit residents, updates on soil testing at demolition sites, and the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Alliance Catholic Credit Union breaks ground on a new Southwest Detroit branch that will offer Spanish-language services, ITIN lending, financial literacy classes, and expanded community space.

We also report on nearly 200 new mixed-income housing units planned for Corktown as city leaders work to balance growth with affordability in one of Detroit’s fastest-changing neighborhoods.

Mayor Mary Sheffield outlines her vision for poverty reduction as an economic development strategy, while Detroit officials consider a new ordinance that could reshape how food trucks operate across the city.

Plus, the Skillman Foundation names ten recipients of its 2026 Visionary Awards, recognizing leaders working to strengthen public education across Detroit and Michigan.

And Detroit artist Juan Martinez transforms steel into monarch butterflies, creating public art inspired by migration, belonging, and the stories of immigrant communities in Southwest Detroit. We also highlight artist Julianna Sanromán Rojas’ latest recognition at Detroit Artists Market and provide an important deadline for Wayne County property owners who may be eligible to claim foreclosure auction proceeds.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, the Detroit Children’s Museum prepares to reopen to the public after years of limited operations and pandemic-era closure, bringing one of the country’s oldest children’s museums back to Detroit families and students.

We also report on Mexicana Emprende, a business training program connected to the Mexican Consulate in Detroit that helps Mexican women across Michigan and northern Ohio grow their companies through mentorship, financial education, and networking opportunities.

Movement Festival returns to downtown Detroit over Memorial Day weekend, drawing roughly 90,000 attendees while highlighting the growing influence of Latin sounds and artists within electronic music culture.

Plus, the Detroit Grand Prix returns downtown with racing, car culture events, and free fan activities along the riverfront, while Detroit City FC continues searching for its first road league win in more than a year.

We also look at the reported U.S. World Cup roster leak as preparations begin ahead of this summer’s tournament.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Catholic leaders and immigration organizers from across Michigan and Ohio gather in Detroit to discuss how churches can better support immigrant families facing deportation fears and expanded immigration enforcement.

We also report on continued protests against both the proposed ICE detention center in Romulus and conditions inside the North Lake ICE Processing Center in Baldwin, as lawsuits and public pressure continue to grow.

Detroit officials unveil “Occupy the Summer,” a citywide initiative expanding recreation center hours, late-night programming, and mentorship opportunities following another weekend of violence involving large teen gatherings downtown.

Plus, Detroit Public Schools Community District announces a major redesign of its neighborhood high schools, introducing new diploma pathways, expanded career training, internships, and college access opportunities for nearly 8,000 students.

And Detroit Repertory Theatre closes its season with the world premiere of Spit in Your Face, a new satire examining identity, allyship, and performative activism through comedy.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, a fire at E&L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit leads to a federal arson case and temporarily shuts down one of the neighborhood’s most relied-on grocery stores.

We also report from LA SED’s annual Recognition Luncheon at MGM Grand Detroit, where more than 400 residents, business leaders, and elected officials gathered to mark the organization’s 61 years serving Southwest Detroit communities.

Detroit Cristo Rey High School’s Kinematic Wolves robotics team travels to Houston after becoming the first Detroit team to win the FIRST Impact Award at the Michigan state championships.

Plus, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán performs at the Detroit Opera House following nearly two years of planning, while cultural events across Metro Detroit highlight lowrider traditions, Latin music, and Mexican-owned businesses.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, Southwest Detroit prepares for its annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta, with events scheduled along West Vernor and a parade route stretching from Patton Park to Clark Park.

In Romulus, several hundred protesters gathered to oppose a proposed 500-bed ICE detention center near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, as legal challenges from state and local officials move forward.

We also report on a growing volunteer network across Michigan coordinating transportation for immigrants released from the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, as families navigate limited notice and long-distance travel.

Back in Southwest Detroit, Sushi Los Toritos opens on West Vernor with a Mexican-inspired take on sushi, while local food entrepreneurs gather at a TechTown Detroit event to discuss challenges in staffing, burnout, and regulation.

And the Detroit Institute of Arts opens submissions for its annual Día de Muertos Ofrendas exhibition, inviting community members to participate in a citywide cultural tradition.

The stories featured in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com.

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In this week’s edition of EL PULSO, we report on a Detroit educator expanding a Spanish learning program built around culture, identity, and real-world use across Michigan.

In Southwest Detroit, residents are partnering with VOCES and the University of Michigan to document more than a century of Latino history through oral storytelling workshops rooted in the community.

We also follow one Dearborn family’s decision to leave the United States after a deportation, reflecting the difficult choices immigrant households across Michigan are facing.

Plus, more than 100 Detroit students step onto a Southwest construction site to train alongside skilled trades workers, as demand for these careers continues to grow statewide.

We cover Detroit’s new summer safety plan focused on youth engagement and prevention, and check in on Detroit City FC after a road loss as the team looks for its first away win of the season.

The articles mentioned in this episode are published throughout the week at ELCENTRALmedia.com, with new stories dropping Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

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In this week’s episode:

New data shows 58 sources of air pollution concentrated in one Southwest Detroit neighborhood;
A free college fair connects students with bilingual resources and admissions guidance;
Detroit artists receive $50,000 fellowships to support new work;
Cinco de Mayo weekend returns with a 5K run, parade, and two-day fiesta;
And a Michigan organization responds to rising immigration enforcement with community support.

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Mayor Mary Sheffield announces a $15,000 homebuyer incentive and plans to raise city wages to $21.45 an hour, while new infrastructure along West Vernor is already saving Southwest Detroit businesses thousands in costs.

We break down how Wayne State is training hundreds of community health workers and thousands in overdose response — and what that means for neighborhoods across Metro Detroit.

Plus, Michigan wins the national championship, 45,000 fans pack downtown for Tigers Opening Day, and demolition clears the way for Detroit City Football Club’s future stadium in Southwest.

And in the neighborhood — a new café opens its doors while live wrestling returns to Taqueria El Rey.

All that and more in this week’s edition of EL PULSO.