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Alliance Catholic Credit Union breaks ground on a new branch in Southwest Detroit with bilingual services, community space and local...

DPSCD high school redesign will give Detroit students career pathways, college credits, and daily support to shape stronger futures

Occupy the Summer brings late-night rec centers, basketball leagues, and arts events to Detroit youth. See the city’s summer plans...

E&L Supermercado fire leaves workers displaced and shoppers shocked after major damage shut down the Southwest Detroit market

Romulus ICE detention center sparks protests as residents, leaders, and activists fight plans for a new 500-bed facility

Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade returns with music, culture, and community pride. Discover parade details, events, and how to join...

Southwest Detroit pollution exposes how dozens of sources impact health and daily life. Learn what new laws could change and...

Southwest Detroit school name vote opens as residents choose between top options for a new $48M campus, see choices and...

Elizabeth Orozco-Vasquez appointed to lead Detroit’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, advancing equity, immigrant services, and economic inclusion

Detroit opens a first-of-its-kind Boys & Girls Club at Michigan Central, embedding youth in innovation, careers, and mentorship shaping the...

A look back at EL CENTRAL’s Super Bowl XL anniversary photo contest, where Detroit sports history, reader passion, and community...

Discover Altars for Collective Grief in Southwest Detroit, honoring Latino deportation losses through community art and collective healing.

Remembering Ismael Ahmed, Detroit cultural leader who united Arab and Latino communities through activism, music, and decades of community building.

Detroit’s Bagley-West Vernor Historic District in Mexicantown earns National Register status, celebrating Latinx heritage, commerce, and community history.

Mexican American Heritage Day launches nationwide on Feb. 2, honoring history from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to today’s culture...