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USA Gymnastics says all directors have resigned after abuse scandal
January 31st, 20180 LANSING — USA Gymnastics, the sport’s U.S. governing body, said on Wednesday that all its remaining directors have now resigned following revelations that the longtime team doctor had sexually abused numerous athletes under his care. A USA Gymnastics spokeswoman on Friday had said that the full board intended to resign. The U.S....
Two former Michigan governors to lead MSU out of quagmire
January 30th, 20180 LANSING - Michigan State University will name former Michigan Gov. John Engler to be interim president, according to Detroit Free Press sources. Engler, a Republican, is a MSU graduate. He is expected to be named to the position at a special 9 a.m. MSU board meeting Wednesday. Also coming on board is another former Michigan...
Acclaimed theater company searching for Arab Americans with Dearborn stories
January 26th, 20180 DEARBORN — Ping Chong + Company, an internationally acclaimed theater company known for bringing unheard voices to the stage, is partnering with the Arab American National Museum to present Undesirable Elements/Dearborn, an interview-based theater production for the AANM's Global Fridays series. The production is now accepting...
Democrats, progressives respond to Gov. Snyder’s final state of the state: Working families continue to suffer, public schools woefully behind
January 26th, 20180 LANSING — A number of leaders across Michigan offered unenthusiastic reviews of Gov. Snyder's final state of the state address. Snyder began his speech on Tuesday by boasting about a headline from the Wall Street Journal entitled, "Michigan's comeback story." "Folks, we're back and we're only going to keep going up," Snyder...
Michigan State University president resigns over gymnasts abuse case
January 24th, 20180 LANSING — The president of Michigan State University said on Wednesday she is tendering her resignation after facing a barrage of criticism for not doing enough to stop the abuse by a doctor who worked at the school and was convicted of molesting gymnasts. “As tragedies are politicized, blame is inevitable. As president, it is...
Dearborn’s longtime associate broker Sam Baydoun announces run for Wayne County Commissioner seat
January 24th, 20181 DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn Real Estate associate broker and businessman Sam Baydoun announced today that he will seek the Wayne County Commission seat being vacated by Chairman Gary Woronchak, who has opted to against seeking another term on the county's governing board and will instead run for an open seat in the State Senate....
Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor sentenced to 175 years for sexual abuse
January 24th, 20180 LANSING — Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, following days of wrenching testimony from about 160 of his victims, including Olympic medalists. “I’ve just signed your death warrant,” Ingham County Circuit...
Pollution levels in the Southend at the mercy of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
January 19th, 20180 DEARBORN — While some communities around the United States are fighting for a livable wage, people in the Southend continue to fight for a livable troposphere. An overflow crowd turned out at Salina Elementary School Jan. 16 to participate in a public hearing regarding Dearborn Industrial Generation's application for a...
Detroit out in bid to be Amazon’s second headquarters
January 19th, 20180 DETROIT — Amazon has released a list of the top 20 finalist among the 238 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico vying to serve as that company's second headquarters. Detroit was not among them. Detroit made a joint bid with the city of Windsor. It offered big tax breaks, cheap labor costs and a possible ferry to the...
New president for Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
January 19th, 20180 DETROIT — Willie Brooks will be the new president and CEO of the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority after being unanimously approved by the DWMHA Board of Directors on January 17. The search for a new CEO and president began in May and included more than 100 candidates. "I am looking forward to working with Mr. Brooks and the...
Two years later, Project Green Light proving itself as beacon of hope in Detroit and beyond
January 19th, 20180 DETROIT — It was an obvious choice for Rafed White, owner of Dollar Center at Warren Avenue and Greenfield Road. In fact, he said it was "100 percent the best investment" he's made in his store. Two years after Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James Craig announced Project Green Light, White and about 230 others, including...
CVS guard allegedly threatens, assaults customer
January 12th, 20180 DETROIT — Police investigators are seeking a warrant to bring charges against a CVS guard who works at the store located at 18585 E. Warren Near the Grosse Pointe border, according to WXYZ TV. Jerry T. Bell Jr. said the armed guard assaulted him Friday, Dec. 29 as he was leaving the store to get cash from his car to pay for...
Federal immigration operation targets 7-Eleven stores in 17 states
January 12th, 20180 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. immigration agents fanned out to nearly 100 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide on Wednesday, arresting 21 people suspected of being in the country illegally and giving owners a tight deadline to prove other employees are authorized to work. The operation was the largest worksite enforcement by U.S....
‘Changing of the guard’ taking place at both the Detroit FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office
January 11th, 20180 TROY — A transition in leadership is taking place at both the FBI's Detroit office and in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. David Gelios, special agent in charge of the FBI's Detroit office, is retiring on Jan. 31 to take a private sector job in San Diego. Gelios, who turns 57 in September, would...
Buying or selling a ‘smart’ home? Read this.
January 5th, 20180 By Sheryl Roth Whether you are buying or selling a home, think about the technology you may be buying or selling along with it. Many homes are now "smart" — featuring Internet of things (IoT) devices such as connected thermostats, light bulbs, security systems and energy saving appliances. Here are tips for making sure you are......
Year-in review: The top local, national and international stories of 2017
January 5th, 20180 Here's our 2017 year-in-review of the most important news and developments as reported by The Arab American News locally, nationally and internationally. Community and local 1. Former Dearborn City Clerk Kathy Buda was convicted on embezzlement charges, after clerk office employees reported suspicions she was stealing cash from fees...
Elections: What to look for in 2018
January 5th, 20180 DEARBORN — This year, Michigan residents will have an opportunity to take part in setting new goals by shaking up the state's leadership, as numerous critical offices in both Washington, D.C. and Lansing become open. The primary election will be held on August 7 and the general election will be held on November 6. United States...
Detroit federal judge orders release of detained Iraqis awaiting deportation
January 3rd, 20180 DETROIT — It wasn't in time for the holidays, as the families of about 100 Iraqi detainees had hoped, but U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith has ordered their release. On Tuesday, Goldsmith ordered federal authorities to release Iraqis who have been held for six months or longer, or grant them bond hearings before an...
With the frigid temps comes higher bills, help is available to ease energy burden
January 3rd, 20180 DETROIT, MI – Additional funding to help local households during the 2018 winter heating season has come to Wayne County. Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) received funding through the 2018 Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) to provide Home Energy Supports and Assistance for individuals and families in......
Detroit pharmacy and pharmacist summarily suspended over alleged dispensing controlled substances
December 28th, 20170 LANSING - The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) served orders summarily suspending the controlled substance license of Joe’s Discount Pharmacy in Detroit and the pharmacist license of Yousef Kosho, who is responsible for the pharmacy’s compliance with the Public Health Code. The Michigan Public Health Code...
Apple apologizes after outcry over slowed iPhones, promises to fix battery issues
December 28th, 20170 NEW YORK - Facing lawsuits and consumer outrage after it said it slowed older iPhones with flagging batteries, Apple Inc is slashing prices for battery replacements and will change its software to show users whether their phone battery is good. In a posting on its website Thursday, Apple apologized over its handling of the battery......
Edward Deeb to be inducted into Michigan Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame
December 24th, 20170 GROSSE POINTE – Edward Deeb will be inducted into the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame. The former Grosse Pointe resident worked to create, in collaboration with other leaders, the first Metro Detroit Youth Day. Deeb came to the aid of former Mayor Coleman Young, who wanted to bridge a relationship between the...
Dearborn Public Schools and community organizations partner against drugs
December 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN — Beginning next semester, SAFE Substance Abuse Coalition will begin instructing elementary and middle school children in the Dearborn Public School System about substance abuse and drug prevention. The partnership is part of a larger initiative started by Superintendent Glen Maleyko and the Dearborn Public......
