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Chaldean doctors urge community to get vaccinated, not give in to misinformation
A group of more than 150 Chaldean doctors published a letter urging the state’s large Chaldean community to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as soon as possible. The letter appears on the state’s official website in both English and...
Local Election
Whitmer’s approval rating has fallen, poll finds
A survey by Lansing-based Glengariff Group shows Michigan voters are split in their approval of Governor Whitmer’s performance in office, an approval that has fallen over time. The poll was commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber. It shows...
Local
State Rep. Jewell Jones removed from all committees, no word on his future in the legislature
LANSING — State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was recently removed from all legislative committees due to his ongoing legal battles in Livingston County. Jones had been charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor...
World
Lebanon at risk of complete blackout by end of the month
BEIRUT — Lebanon's state electricity company said on Thursday it risked a total blackout across the country by the end of September as its fuel oil reserves dwindle. Lebanon, in the throes of one of the worst economic meltdowns of modern...
COMMUNITY
Years after 9/11 and Pulse, Arab Americans in Metro Detroit continue to challenge stereotypes
This article also appears in Metro Times Detroit through a partnership with the Race and Justice Reporting Initiative and the Detroit Equity Action Lab at the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights. It has been edited for style. DEARBORN...
World
House passes Democrat-introduced bill for $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome "missile defense system" on Thursday. The vote came days after some Democrats successfully managed to get it removed from a stopgap...
Local
Wayne County reaches national vaccination rate milestone
WAYNE COUNTY — As of Sept. 21, 70 percent of Wayne County residents, excluding Detroit, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The 70 percent goal was set by President Biden and is seen by health officials as a crucial step...
Local
Hammoud announces $70 million secured to rebuild Miller Bridge and Miller Road
LANSING — The budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives for historic investments in the economy, child care and infrastructure includes $70 million to rebuild the Miller-Rotunda Bridge and Miller Road. State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud...
Local
Taylor student brings loaded gun to school, threatens officer
TAYLOR — A 15-year-old Taylor High School student brought a loaded gun to school and threatened to shoot the school security officer, according to police. The student had brought the gun in a fanny pack and the gun reportedly had the serial...Health
Chaldean doctors urge community to get vaccinated, not give in to misinformation
A group of more than 150 Chaldean doctors published a letter urging the...
September 24th, 2021
Wayne County reaches national vaccination rate milestone
WAYNE COUNTY — As of Sept. 21, 70 percent of Wayne County residents,...
September 22nd, 2021
Ten Dearborn schools participating in walk and bike to school contest
DEARBORN — Students at 10 selected Dearborn Public Schools will be able...
September 16th, 2021
New U.S. immigrants to be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. will begin requiring people applying for...
September 15th, 2021
World
Lebanon at risk of complete blackout by end of the month
BEIRUT — Lebanon's state electricity company said on Thursday it risked...
September 23rd, 2021
House passes Democrat-introduced bill for $1 billion for Israel’s Iron Dome
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives...
September 23rd, 2021
Netanyahu suggests on Facebook that Biden fell asleep meeting new Israeli PM
ISRAEL — Israel's former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested in...
September 20th, 2021
Outrage, frustration from community after student Abdulmalek Alsanabani tortured and killed in Yemen
DEARBORN — The tragic kidnapping, torture and murder in Yemen of...
September 16th, 2021