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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...
Local
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...
Other Voices
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
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The pox on our house

The legal age to buy tobacco, or even walk into a tobacco store, is now 21 in Michigan

Governor Whitmer signs legislation for integrated behavioral health care facility

World
Israel army, Palestinian fighters set for truce from Sunday night

Saudis open airspace to more flights serving Israel

U.N.: Yemen’s warring parties agree only to renew two-month truce

Lebanese woman sees son for first time since blast two years ago
