Briana Gasorski
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Arab Muslim woman sues Walmart for discrimination
October 15th, 20210 DEARBORN — An Arab Muslim woman is suing Walmart for discriminatory treatment at the hands of fellow employees while she was working. Seenaa Suhail Najim, an Arab American, Iraqi refugee, fled her home country in 2015 due to the violence imposed by ISIS. When Najim fled Iraq, she was forced to leave her two teenage daughters...Dearborn City Council candidates answer the tough questions
October 15th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the general election less than one month away, the 14 City Council candidates are answering difficult questions at the forefront of residents' minds. All 14 candidates were asked the same questions and given a 75 word limit per question and two weeks to answer. Silvio Davis, Gary Enos, and Khalil Othman did not...Dearborn’s “Learn to Swim” program returning in November
October 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — Residents wanting to teach their children how to swim can enroll them in lessons that are returning in November. The Recreation and Park Department’s “Learn to Swim” program provides instruction for children aged 6 months and older of all skill levels. The program consists of twice-a-week classes that either...Speak Hope Walk for Hunger founder Kimberly Ismail seeks seat on the Charter Revision Commission
October 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — Kimberly Ismail, a lifelong resident and active volunteer for at least 20 years, is campaigning to be elected to the Charter Revision Commission. Ismail has worked in the Dearborn Public School System for more than 15 years and is the founder of Speak Hope Walk for Hunger, an organizing campaign that supports refugee...Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood coming to Dearborn
October 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are coming to the Henry Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The stars of the Emmy-nominated “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” will be presenting an evening of improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Mochrie and Sherwood will take contributions...Henry Ford Centennial Library hosting Great Michigan Read Author Mary Doria Russell
October 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — As part of the 2021 Great Michigan Read Author Tour, the Henry Ford Centennial Library will host award-winning author Mary Doria Russell. The event will be held on Zoom or can be viewed in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. A statewide panel of teachers, librarians, community leaders...Dearborn participating in Drug Take Back Day
October 12th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is participating in Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 22, the Department will be taking unwanted prescription drugs at Beaumont — Oakwood Hospital at 18101 Oakwood Blvd. at the Fitzgerald Pavilion Entrance. On Saturday, Oct. 23, the...Laura Dudgeon seeking a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
October 9th, 20210 DEARBORN — As a resident for nearly 35 years, Laura Dudgeon is hoping to earn one of the nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission. Dudgeon chose Dearborn as the place to raise her young son and because of the schools, the pools, the parks and the location. She has found that Dearborn's best asset is the...Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council accepting nominations for 2021 Veteran of the Year
October 9th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) is accepting nominations for the 2021-22 Dearborn Veteran of the Year award. Printable nomination forms can be located on the city’s website at cityofdearborn.org by searching “Veteran of the Year.” Nomination forms can also be picked up at the Dearborn...Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi announces plans for mitigating flooding in the south end
October 9th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi and his administration announced their ideas for flood mitigation during a recent town hall meeting. The meeting was held at the First Assembly of God and included City Engineer Ali Dib and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) to discuss the infrastructure and Ecorse Creek flooding issues. Dib...AAPAC announces endorsements for the 2021 general elections
October 8th, 20210 DEARBORN — Members of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) have voted on their endorsements for the 2021 general elections. AAPAC is the oldest Arab American political organization, established in 1998 and formed by a group of Arab Americans who set out to organize and encourage the political activities of the Arab...Local political organizations announce endorsements
October 8th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the general elections less than one month away, local political organizations have started announcing their endorsements. While some organizations haven't finished announcing their endorsements, others have already announced. Advocates of the Change for Tomorrow Political Action Committee (ACTPAC) have a formal...Michigan high court reviewing manslaughter conviction for Dearborn Heights man who shot, killed teen
October 7th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case of a man sentenced to 17 years in prison for the shooting death of a woman in 2013. Ted Wafer of Dearborn Heights is asking the court to reconsider his second-degree murder and manslaughter convictions. He is arguing that it was improper to be charged...Bill Bazzi to host second annual U.S. Marine Corps Challenge
October 7th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights is gearing up for the second annual U.S. Marine Corps Challenge hosted by Mayor Bill Bazzi. The challenge has teams from local high schools joining Marines and the Dearborn Heights Fire Department to compete in a unique team fitness event. On Saturday, Oct. 9, teams will converge...Owners of Miller’s Bar in Dearborn looking to retire, business for sale
October 6th, 20210 DEARBORN — A local favorite for more than 80 years, Miller’s Bar in Dearborn is up for sale as the owners look to retire. Miller’s Bar is known for being very old-school by having a cash only, no menu, pay by the honor system facility located at 23700 Michigan Ave. The bar is listed for sale on Loopnet.com for $4 million and......
Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun endorses Abdullah Hammoud for mayor
October 6th, 20210 DEARBORN — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud has announced an endorsement from Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun for his mayoral campaign. “We are excited to share that we have earned the endorsement of Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun,” Hammoud’s campaign Facebook page read. “Commissioner Baydoun and I have worked...Local freelancer running for the Charter Revision Commission
October 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Michael Kuentz, a freelance photographer for the city of Dearborn, is campaigning to be one of nine mebers elected to the Charter Revision Commission. Kuentz, a resident for more than 20 years, is a photographer and video producer, freelancing for the city and the Press & Guide and producing videos for the...Tafelski, Parrelly, Dabaja all endorse Abdullah Hammoud for mayor
September 29th, 20211 DEARBORN — As the election nears, State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) has secured several more endorsements for his campaign to become the city's next mayor. Hammoud's former competitors in the primary election, Tom Tafelski, Jim Parrelly and Council President Susan Dabaja, all have announced their support for him. “Tom...No quorum for Dearborn Heights City Council meeting, Council members accused of “protesting”
September 29th, 20211 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With only three members of the City Council attending the Council meeting, there was no quorum and the meeting was forced to be adjourned. The Council meeting lasted only 12 and a half minutes as only Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell, Councilman Mo Baydoun and Councilman Bob Constan were in......
Dearborn’s Andiamo restaurant equipment to be auctioned off
September 29th, 20210 DEARBORN — After closing their doors in February due to COVID-19, the new owners of Andiamo are holding an auction. The restaurant had been a staple of the community for more than 17 years before closing, citing a nearly $3 million loss during the frequent statewide shut downs. The property was purchased for $2.6 million and the...Detroit Councilman pleads guilty in bribery charge
September 29th, 20210 DETROIT — Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $35,000 to influence towing contracts. The plea comes two months after Spivey, 47, was indicted on the charge. Spivey entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit bribery on Tuesday and will leave his seat on the City Council. He could......
Dearborn Heights officials are taking out the trash, seeking new waste removal bids
September 29th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With residents becoming increasingly frustrated over the service being provided by GFL, the city is stepping into action. Ever since the June flooding that impacted more than 1,500 residents, GFL has not been performing well and some residents have even reported it taking days or even weeks for their yard waste,...Federal judge tosses out female genital mutilation case
September 28th, 20210 DETROIT — A federal judge has tossed out the case against a Metro Detroit area doctor facing charges for female genital mutilation (FGM). Dr. Jumana Nagarwala was the first person in the nation to face charges for FGM. FGM is described in many ways, including as a partial or total removal of the clitoris for nonmedical......