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19th District Court doesn’t employ a full-time Arabic translator
December 15th, 20170 DEARBORN — For 940,500 citizens in Michigan, English is not their first language, according to a 2015 report from Data USA. This can lead to problems at Dearborn's 19th District Court, and many others, as they do not employ full-time translators. The absence of a translator causes problems for residents who don't speak...
Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center opens third free legal clinic
December 15th, 20170 DETROIT — The Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center (SWIRC) will open its third free legal clinic next month, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Oakland County Bar Foundation, and an additional $25,000 from the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program. SWIRC's first clinic opened up in June 2015 and has since became the...
Hearing to be held about the release of Iraqi nationals
December 15th, 20170 DETROIT — On December 20, U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith will entertain a motion asking for the immediate release of more than 100 Iraqi nationals. Code Legal Aid and ACLU asked for their immediate release. "These people have businesses, homes and families; they are great contributors to our community," said Nadine Yousif...
Hate crimes on the rise in Michigan
December 15th, 20170 DETROIT — Hates crimes reported to police in Michigan went up 29 percent last year, according to data released on November 13 by the FBI. The increase saw a spike from 309 reported crimes to 399. "Hate crimes are happening more often than actually reported," said Rashida Tlaib, a former state representative now working with the...
Local teen to face trial for allegedly murdering his mother
December 15th, 20172 FARMINGTON HILLS — During the Dec. 8 preliminary exam for Muhammad Altantawi, who is accused of having killed his mother on Aug. 21, 47th District Court Judge Marla E. Parker determined there was sufficient probable cause that a crime was committed and that Altantawi should face trial. The preliminary exam provides the court with...
Two Detroit police officers indicted on charges of robbery, extortion and others
December 13th, 20170 DETROIT -- The United States Attorney's Office were indicted Tuesday a Detroit Police lieutenant and an officer on charges of robbing drug dealers and stealing drugs and money obtained in searches, while four retired officers pleaded guilty in a bribery scandal involving chop shops and towing companies. Lieutenant David Hansberry,...
Longtime 7 Action News anchor set to retire
December 8th, 20170 SOUTHFIELD — Stephen Clark, a multi-platform journalist, announced that he'll be retiring at the end of February. Clark worked in broadcast journalism for more than 40 years, covering events such as the Los Angeles riots, the California wildfires and 9/11. "Stephen has been a valued member of the 7 Action News team and has made a...
Henry Ford College Board of Trustees appoints John Satkowski as interim president
December 8th, 20170 DEARBORN — The Henry Ford College (HFC) Board of Trustees unanimously appointed John S. Satkowski as interim president of the college on Dec. 4. His duties become effective Jan. 2. Last April, HFC President Dr. Stanley E. Jensen announced his plan to retire, effective June 30, 2018. However, a new opportunity changed his plans. He...
Brera Pizza and Salad Co. sold, soon to be re-branded as Trio Eats
December 8th, 20170 DEARBORN — Nasser Baydoun has purchased Brera Pizza and Salad Co. and intends to re-name the restaurant Trio Eats. Baydoun, who has opened 42 restaurants in the Middle East and a handful here in the United States, purchased the business on Nov. 1. Baydoun told The AANews he has been in and out of the restaurant business, including...
Dearborn sets standards and encourages investment by awarding beautiful homes and businesses
December 8th, 20170 DEARBORN — Every year, the City Beautiful Commission honors home and business owners who maintain "exceptionally well-maintained properties." Commissioners organized the contest to encourage residents to take pride in their properties and to showcase the beauty of Dearborn's neighborhoods and business districts, according to the...State’s MiStore opens to public for one-day sale
LANSING — The state of Michigan's surplus store, MiStore, will open its doors to the public for a one-day holiday sale in Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 16. Items seized by police, donated to the state or left unclaimed at public properties will be available for purchase. "Every year we have a great turnout for the holiday sale," said...
Two murdered at metro Detroit candy importer warehouse
December 6th, 20170 STERLING HEIGHTS — Two people were killed at the same Sterling Heights business just a few days apart. The latest victim was found dead early Saturday morning inside Laith's Candy Land. Suvian Saba was found dead inside last Monday. Then on Saturday the second victim, Liath Anki, 20, was found shot to death. Laith's Candy Land...
Detroit road rage incident claims the life of a young Arab American
December 2nd, 20171 DETROIT - An Arab American man was shot and killed Friday night in Detroit after a road rage incident that began in Dearborn. The victim, Faith Almosaki, 18, was shot near Vernor Highway and Lawndale Street, police said. The victim pulled over to the curb. The alleged shooter exited his vehicle, approached the victim. They...
Coalition emerges to fight legalized marijuana ballot proposal
December 2nd, 20172 LANSING — While supporters of a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use cleared their first hurdle by turning in more than enough signatures to tentatively qualify for the November 2018 ballot, more challenges are on the horizon. An opposing committee — Healthy and Productive Michigan — formed on Wednesday to...
University of Michigan students walk out of class, protesting speech by White nationalist
December 2nd, 20171 ANN ARBOR — Students at the University of Michigan walked out of classrooms Wednesday morning in protest of the Ann Arbor campus's response to a request made by White nationalist Richard Spencer to speak there. The student group "Stop Spencer" organized the walkout in response to the "failure of University of Michigan President Mark......
Squeezed Out: Rising rents and gentrification are the dark side of Detroit’s resurgence
December 1st, 20170 By Stacey Gittleman Detroit Jewish News Contributing Writer DETROIT — It is the dark side of urban revitalization. A rundown part of town gets a facelift. Old buildings with good bones are gutted and restored while others come down to make way for shining new structures. Trendy shops and restaurants open and a once...
Dearborn couple receives community support and relief as driveway repairs get underway
December 1st, 20170 DEARBORN — A Dearborn homeowner's driveway was in danger of collapsing after a contractor excavated a home foundation near his property line is now getting it fixed, according the Detroit Free Press. Last week, Billy Ashcraft, 38, told the Free Press his concern regarding his home's foundation collapsing because of a muddy hole that...
WXYZ to hold town hall in Dearborn on Dec. 5 with an open mic
December 1st, 20170 DEARBORN — As residents, about half of them Arab Americans, find themselves under the local and national spotlights, it has been more imperative than ever for the community to present an accurate image of itself. They will have that opportunity on Tuesday, Dec. 5, during a town hall organized by WXYZ Channel 7, as part of its...
Conyers hospitalized as top House Democrat calls for his resignation
November 30th, 20170 WASHINGTON — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday called on Democratic Representative John Conyers to resign, saying sexual harassment allegations against him were serious and credible, and that “zero tolerance means consequences for everyone.” “The brave women who came forward are owed justice,” Pelosi told......
University of Michigan students walk out of class protesting talks with white nationalist
November 29th, 20170 ANN ARBOR — Students at the University of Michigan walked out of classrooms Wednesday morning in protest of the Ann Arbor campus's response to a request made by white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak there. The student group “Stop Spencer” organized the walkout in response to the “failure of University of Michigan...
Michigan Dept. of Treasury warns taxpayers of fraudulent phone calls
November 28th, 20170 Within the last couple of days, the state Treasury Department has observed a surge in scam phone calls where scammers are claiming to be state tax officials and asking for cash through a wire transfer, prepaid debit card or gift card. LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning taxpayers of aggressive and......
Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is running for governor
November 28th, 20170 I am running for Governor to make Michigan the most prosperous state in the nation LANSING — Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is running for governor, he announced on his website early Tuesday morning. "I am running for Governor to make Michigan the most prosperous state in the nation," he wrote. "I represent a new generation, and in a time...
U.S. Rep. Conyers steps down from committee amid harassment investigation
November 26th, 20170 WASHINGTON ― Congressman John Conyers is stepping down as ranking Democratic lawmaker of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, while lawmakers investigate allegations of sexual harassment against him, Conyers said in an emailed statement Sunday. Conyers said that while he denies the claims, his continued presence during a congressional......
