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A unique pathway to success: Recognizing Amal Al-Sabahi’s experience
- This article, contributed by Nuo Ivesaj, principal of Horizon High School at Hamtramck Public Schools, has been lightly edited for style Among the many excellent students attending Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS), Amal Al-Sabahi, a recent...
COMMUNITY
Killings send fear rippling through U.S. Islamic communities
Authorities on Monday identified the fourth victim in a series of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the deaths sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities nationwide. Three of the slayings happened in the past week. Now...
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GLWA warns residents to prepare for severe weather
DEARBORN - With heavy rainfall and severe storms heading towards southeast Michigan, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is warning residents to prepare. In a statement released by the GLWA, they asked residents living in low lying areas and...
World
Israel army, Palestinian fighters set for truce from Sunday night
Israel and Palestinian militants agreed to a Cairo-mediated truce to take effect late on Sunday, sources said, raising hopes of an end to the most serious flare-up on the Gaza frontier in more than a year. Israeli forces pounded Palestinian targets...
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Why resistance matters: Palestinians are challenging Israel’s unilateralism, dominance
Until recently, Israeli politics did not matter to Palestinians. Though the Palestinian people maintained their political agency under the most demoralizing conditions, their collective action rarely influenced outcomes in Israel, partly due to the...
Local Election
Redistricting, big money, representation: A look at some notable primary races
DEARBORN - The Aug. 2 primary showcased some important races that cast a light on interesting developments in Metro Detroit politics, as well as national issues. In the lead up to key congressional races, major events created new potential for...
Local Election
Disappointing low voter turnout in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights
DEARBORN - Despite the abundance of electoral benefits for Dearborn and Dearborn Heights residents during the primaries held on Tuesday, polling stations in both cities witnessed a noticeable low voter turnout, compared to the last midterm primary...
Local Election
Syrian American Shadia Martini wins Democratic primary in State House District 54
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – With 100 percent of the votes counted in the race for the state representative in the newly-drawn District 54, which includes part of Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Auburn Hills and Orion Township, Shadia Martini of...
Local Election
Farooqi wins Democratic primary for State House District 57
STERLING HEIGHTS - In the primary election on Aug. 2, Aisha Farooqi won the Democratic nomination for the newly-drawn District 57 of the Michigan House of Representatives, prevailing over Marcia Squier. According to the unofficial vote totals...Health
Suspected or confirmed monkey pox exposure? Call local health dept. about vaccination
Health officials in Michigan are urging residents who have been...
July 28th, 2022
The pox on our house
— This article by Abdul El-Sayed originally appeared in the newsletter...
July 27th, 2022
The legal age to buy tobacco, or even walk into a tobacco store, is now 21 in Michigan
LANSING — You now have to be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco...
July 21st, 2022
Governor Whitmer signs legislation for integrated behavioral health care facility
DETROIT — As part of Governor Whitmer’s FY’22- ‘23 budget that was...
July 20th, 2022
World
Israel army, Palestinian fighters set for truce from Sunday night
Israel and Palestinian militants agreed to a Cairo-mediated truce to take...
August 7th, 2022
Saudis open airspace to more flights serving Israel
RIYADH - Cathay Pacific and Air Seychelles have overflown Saudi Arabia...
August 5th, 2022
U.N.: Yemen’s warring parties agree only to renew two-month truce
Yemen's warring sides agreed to renew a two-month truce expiring on...
August 4th, 2022
Lebanese woman sees son for first time since blast two years ago
Lebanese mother Liliane Cheaito, stuck in the hospital since the Beirut...
August 4th, 2022