Briana Gasorski
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CDC updates report on new COVID strain
January 5th, 20210 WASHINGTON DC — The mutated strain of COVID-19 that was previously only in the United Kingdom has now been found in four states throughout the U.S. With the new strain, health experts say that the rapid spread of the virus could threaten the healthcare system as this strain is reportedly more contagious. The new strain has...U.S. District Judge denies motion to overturn election
January 5th, 20210 LANSING — U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the D.C. District Court has denied plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction in a case geared at overturning results of November's presidential election. Boasberg’s opinion on the Wisconsin Voters Alliance et al. v. Vice President Michael R. Pence et al. said that “the...Dearborn reminds residents of snow ordinances, provides additional parking options during snow emergencies
January 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN - With the winter season in full swing, the city of Dearborn is reminding residents of their ordinances while also providing additional parking in snow emergencies. During snow emergencies in the city, vehicles that are parked on the street face tickets and fines and help limit the effectiveness of the plows. Snow...Dearborn approves funding for outdoor dining
December 31st, 20200 DEARBORN - With restaurants still being closed to indoor dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Dearborn has approved funding to help restaurants. The funding, set for up to $200,000, authorizes the administration to work out a plan to provide tents, lighting, seating, tables, and heating in public spaces. On Saturday,...At least 22 killed in Yemen airport explosion
December 30th, 20200 YEMEN - As the newly formed government arrived at Aden Airport in Yemen, several explosions went off, killing at least 22 and injuring more than 50 people. https://youtu.be/KN2bmuo5CKQ Above: Deadly explosions hit Yemen's Aden Airport as newly formed government arrives (viewer discretion advised) All of the Cabinet members are safe,...Lisa Hicks-Clayton announces candidacy for treasurer
December 28th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having just been elected as treasurer, Lisa Hicks-Clayton has announced that she is running for re-election in 2021. Hicks-Clayton was elected in November was to finish out former Treasurer John Riley’s term, which is set to end next December. Hicks-Clayton said that she is ready to start getting...TSA announces new pandemic travel record
December 28th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite CDC recommendations and COVID-19 cases still on the rise, nearly 1.3 million people traveled through airports on Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 1,284,599 people across the country on Sunday, many of whom were returning from holiday travel. On Dec. 23, TSA...CVS to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care facilities
December 28th, 20200 LANSING - With over 37,000 healthcare workers in Michigan already receiving the vaccine, CVS Health will begin administering the vaccine to long-term care facilities. The distribution of the first vaccines is expected to begin Dec. 28 to nearly 1,000 long-term care facilities across the state. The vaccines will be administered at...Canada reports more contagious variant of COVID-19
December 28th, 20200 TORONTO — Officials in Toronto have confirmed the first two cases of a more contagious variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in the United Kingdom in September. The new strain has been detected in Australia, Italy and the Netherlands as well. Toronto’s associate chief medical officer said that the cases are a couple...Dearborn announces partial reopening of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
December 28th, 20200 DEARBORN - Having been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic for a majority of the year, the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center) is partially reopening. Beginning Monday Jan. 11, 2021, The Center will be welcoming back passholders for some amenities. The amenities being reopened are the fitness center, swimming...Rashida Tlaib reacts to the COVID relief bill
December 28th, 20200 WASHINGTON DC - With President Donald Trump signing the COVID relief bill, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib said it’s still not enough. “We introduced the stand alone bill that would provide for $2,000 per survivor check,” she said. “We’re probably going to go ahead and move it forward, I haven’t heard anything otherwise. I...“Kid Santa” comes to town, pays local family’s back rent
December 25th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Kenneth Isaacson, also known as “Kid Santa”, and his elves came to town overnight delivering Christmas wishes to more than 200 families throughout the area. Isaacson, a 19-year-old EMT from Dearborn Heights, started the project in 2018 and knows what it’s like to spend Christmas alone. Born in Perm,...Dearborn Heights City Council remains at a stalemate in appointing a new member
December 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Despite it being the second time trying to appoint a new member, the Dearborn Heights City Council remains gridlocked. During a special meeting on Dec. 7, the Council interviewed four candidates: Zouher Abdel-Hak, Mo Baydoun, Nancy Bryer and William Zurenk. On Dec. 8, the Council held its regularly scheduled...Dearborn Council President Susan Dabaja announces candidacy for mayor
December 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — After seven years on the City Council, Council President Susan Dabaja has announced her candidacy for mayor. Dabaja is a lifelong Dearborn resident born to immigrant parents in Dearborn’s Southend. Having grown up in public housing, Dabaja went to Salina Elementary School, and Stout Middle School and graduated from...Local schools provide plans for the second half of the school year
December 19th, 20200 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With one school district already returning to in-person learning, all districts have the same goal of returning for the second half of the year. Dearborn Heights’ D7 School District returned to in-person learning again last week after having to pause with the rest of the state. “We haven’t had......
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell hosts virtual town hall to discuss COVID relief, vaccines
December 19th, 20200 DEARBORN – U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) hosted a virtual town hall this week with health experts from Beaumont and Washtenaw County to discuss COVID-19. “I can’t wait to get back to the things we used to work on instead of COVID 24 hours a day, but it matters,” Dingell said. “Public health really matters. First and...Dearborn Heights educator appointed to the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission
December 17th, 20200 LANSING — Community native and Crestwood District educator Zainab Beydoun-Jawad has been appointed to the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission. Beydoun-Jawad grew up in Dearborn and has lived in Dearborn Heights for more than 25 years. While Beydoun-Jawad has been an educator in the Crestwood School District for more than 16...State officials announce extension of food stamp benefits through December
December 17th, 20200 LANSING — Families that are eligible for food stamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive additional benefits continuing through December. State officials announced that eligible households will see benefits on their Bridge Cards by Dec. 30, with some households receiving payments on Dec. 21, but...MI COVID Alert app hits nearly half a million downloads in its first month
December 17th, 20200 LANSING — Just one month after the statewide launch, the MI COVID Alert app has reached nearly 500,000 downloads. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) announced that there have been 461,192 downloads of the app. “So much about......
Detroit Police announce co-response team for mental health crises
December 16th, 20200 DETROIT — In an effort to better serve the community and respond to calls appropriately, the Detroit Police Department has announced a co-response team. Collaborating with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, the department and health network will allow for police officers to respond to mental health crisis calls with a...State officials provide vaccine facts and warn of scams
December 16th, 20200 LANSING — In a press conference on Tuesday, state officials provided facts about the COVID-19 vaccine and warned of new scams that have already started. With the Pfizer vaccine starting to be administered to healthcare workers throughout the state and the Moderna vaccine expected to be coming soon as well, Michigan Department of......
Secretary of State to expand online and self-services options in March
December 16th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Secretary of State's Office is expanding its online and self-service options and is expecting them to be available in March. Some of the new options include renewing standard and enhanced driver’s licenses and state identification cards at self-service stations and online. Michiganders will also be able...Wayne County Cares program to help at least 12,000 county residents
December 16th, 20200 DETROIT — While the application period has closed for the Wayne County Cares Program, there was a record number of applicants to receive $500 cash grants. The program was announced last week by Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans to assist workers and small businesses most impacted by COVID-19. “This pandemic has been......