El Pulso: Weekly News from EL CENTRAL

Community Mourns ICE Shooting Victim; La Norteña Redevelopment Breaks Ground; OSHA Heat Rule Faces Opposition

In this week's edition of EL PULSO, immigrant-rights advocates raise new concerns after two immigrants were killed during encounters involving ICE agents, including a Detroit vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and renewed calls to end immigration-related vehicle pursuits in residential neighborhoods. We also report on the groundbreaking of the historic La Norteña building in Mexicantown, where a long-vacant Latino-owned property will be transformed into a mixed-use development designed with community input and neighborhood preservation in mind. Plus, District 6 Business Liaison Raquel Figueroa shares how her own migration story shapes the way she helps Southwest Detroit entrepreneurs navigate city resources and grow their businesses. We also highlight the premiere of A Happy World, filmmaker Sebastian Rivera-Mendoza's new short film shot in Southwest Detroit, and examine the uncertain future of a proposed federal workplace heat standard designed to protect workers during extreme temperatures. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez

Pontiac Arrests Increase; Concert of Colors Turns 35; World Cup Hosts Eliminated

In this week's edition of EL PULSO, advocates in Pontiac estimate that more than 400 Latino residents have been arrested since immigration enforcement intensified in 2025, prompting community volunteers to organize legal support, food assistance, and Know Your Rights trainings. We also preview the 35th anniversary of Detroit's Concert of Colors, featuring artists from around the world, a tribute to founder Ismael Ahmed, and a new collaboration with the Smithsonian that will preserve Detroiters' stories as part of a national archive. Detroit's Latino arts community also remembers sculptor Alvaro Jurado, whose work and mentorship helped shape generations of artists in Southwest Detroit. Plus, nominations open for the Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education Awards, recognizing educators across the state. And we wrap up with the latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Mexico, Canada, and the United States all exit in the Round of 16, while a look back at Detroit's World Cup history reminds us of the city's lasting place in the sport. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez

SDBA Honors; A New Historical Marker; & Mexico Advances to Knockout Stage!

In this week's edition of EL PULSO, the Southwest Detroit Business Association honors neighborhood leaders during its annual Community Investment Breakfast, recognizing decades of investment, advocacy, and leadership as the community prepares for its next chapter of growth. We also report on Strangers No Longer's Assembly for Hope, where immigrant advocates, faith leaders, and elected officials ratified the organization's first statewide policy platform ahead of the 2026 election season, outlining priorities for immigration reform and voter education. A new Michigan Historical Marker is unveiled in Southwest Detroit honoring Dr. Lucile "Luci" Cruz Gajec, whose work preserving Mexican, Indigenous, and Indo-Hispanic history helped shape the community's historical record for future generations. Plus, Concert of Colors returns to Mexicantown in honor of founder Ismael Ahmed, Detroit opens cooling centers during a stretch of dangerous heat, and families in Michigan respond to the humanitarian crises unfolding in Venezuela and Cuba. We also recap the latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mexico advances to face England in the Round of 16, Canada reaches the knockout stage, and EL CENTRAL's David Levine reports from inside the tournament in Houston. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez

ICE Retreats from Romulus; E&L Reopens After Arson Fire; Mexico Beats Czechia 3-0

In this week's edition of EL PULSO, E&L Supermercado reopens after a May arson fire temporarily closed one of Southwest Detroit's most relied-on grocery stores, bringing back a neighborhood staple after weeks of repairs. We also report on the expansion of Medicina Scarlett, a bilingual healthcare clinic on West Vernor that plans to open a larger facility with additional exam rooms, imaging services, an infusion center, and a compounding pharmacy after rapid growth since opening in 2024. Detroit releases its first comprehensive Community Health Assessment since 2018, using feedback from more than 6,000 residents to identify priorities including maternal health, chronic disease, food access, and access to healthcare. Plus, Detroit developers share lessons from the field on avoiding costly construction mistakes, a regional housing summit prepares to tackle affordability challenges, and ICE signals it will abandon plans for a proposed detention center in Romulus following months of legal challenges and community opposition. We also recap Detroit City FC's USL Cup draw and the latest results from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Mexico, Canada, and the United States continue advancing through the tournament. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez.

Ste. Anne Basilica Begins $55 Million Restoration; DCFC Opens Stadium Preview Center; Concert of Colors Returns to Mexicantown

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. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Michael D. Gutierrez