Briana Gasorski
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Businesses that depend on indoor dining get tax payment extension
December 10th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan businesses that depend on indoor dining for their revenue are receiving a tax payment extension effective immediately. During a press conference today, Governor Whitmer announced that businesses can postpone their monthly sales use and withholding tax payments that are due Dec. 20 until Jan. 20, 2021. Whitmer...Local car wash accepting Toys for Tots donations
December 10th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A local car wash is looking to give back to the community this holiday season, especially with so many families struggling to provide. For the first time ever, VIP Car Wash in Dearborn Heights has become a Toys for Tots donation center. Vice President Paul Abousouan and his family have owned VIP Car Wash since...AG Nessel joins coalition in filing a lawsuit against Facebook
December 10th, 20200 LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Facebook. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook illegally stifles competition to protect its monopoly power and that, over the last decade, the social networking site illegally acquired threatening...Debbie Dingell’s medical marijuana research legislation passes House
December 10th, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) that would eliminate barriers on legitimate research of medical marijuana. “Antiquated laws written during the war on drugs have built blockades to urgent research that could help us better understand...Fundraiser set up to help metro Detroit’s restaurant industry
December 10th, 20200 DETROIT — Great Lakes Hotel Supply and the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association have set up a fundraiser to help Metro Detroit’s restaurant industry. The fundraiser with a goal of $500,000 was launched by Marc Israel, owner of Great Lakes Hotel Supply, in partnership with the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association. The...Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public School District pilot financial literacy program
December 9th, 20200 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is partnering with Henry Ford College to launch a financial empowerment curriculum. The goal of the curriculum will be to help teach youth the basic principles of managing their money. Lt.Governor Garlin Gilchrist II said that this is an exciting opportunity. “This program could not come...D7 School Board votes to return to in-person learning
December 9th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After Monday’s press conference by Governor Whitmer extending the state’s restrictions, D7’s Board of Education voted to return some students to the classrooms. Effective Thursday Dec. 10, students in Pre K-grade eight will return to their previous learning plan of either in-person instruction or virtual...Dearborn Heights City Council fails to appoint new member
December 8th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights City Council has been operating for nearly a month with only six members and has failed to appoint a seventh. A special meeting was held on Monday for the Council to interview candidates. The first of the candidates interviewed was Zouher Abdel-Hak. Abdel-Hak has been heavily involved...Dearborn Heights Councilman partners with Dearborn Police for annual Toys for Tots event
December 3rd, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Even with the pandemic creating a difficult year for many families in the area, Dearborn Police are partnering with a local City Councilman to host their annual Toys for Tots event. Dearborn Heights Councilman Bill Bazzi has been involved with the Toys for Tots for more than 20 years. The Toys for Tots...Dearborn Aglow is still a go
December 3rd, 20200 DEARBORN — With everyone needing a bit of holiday cheer this year, the city of Dearborn is continuing its annual “Dearborn Aglow” home decorating event. The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission will be recognizing decorations and displays during the event. Commissioners will be going around the city to find the most...U.S.-Canada border to remain closed until COVID is under control
December 3rd, 20200 OTTAWA, CANADA — With COVID cases on the rise, the Canada-U.S. border is expected to remain closed indefinitely. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday that the ban on nonessential travel between Canada and the U.S. will not be lifted until COVID-19 is under control. Every month since March, the border crossing...Henry Ford College and EMU partner to extend Futures for Frontliners program
December 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN — Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University have joined forces to expand on the Futures for Frontliners program. The program will expand on the program put forward by Governor Whitmer to provide tuition-free education for essential workers looking to get their associate’s degree from a local community...State medical director addresses COVID-19 vaccine plan
December 1st, 20200 LANSING — During Tuesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Dr. Joneigh Khladun gave more insight into the state’s plans of vaccine distribution. With Pfizer and Moderna both having vaccines in clinical trial stages, Khaldun said that health experts are expecting a vaccine decision from the FDA and CDC to be made by...Tensions flare during Dearborn Heights City Council meeting
November 29th, 20201 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Despite being a Council of six temporarily, it was business as usual during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. With Lisa Hicks-Clayton now treasurer, the six remaining members had a full agenda to discuss and all items voted on required a majority vote. In the event of a tie, the motions were not...Local doctors address severity of COVID-19
November 29th, 20200 DEARBORN — With COVID-19 cases on the rise, hospitals nearing capacity and growing frustration over health orders, some local doctors want to remind residents to take the pandemic seriously. Dr. Zafar Shamoon, emergency medicine specialist and chairman of emergency medicine at Beaumont Dearborn, said that he has experienced many......
Parks and Recreation department bringing holiday cheer to the community
November 28th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the annual tree lighting ceremony being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation Department has gotten creative in how to bring holiday cheer to the community. Having close ties with the North Pole, Parks and Recreation Director Brian Haddad was able to pull some...Dearborn Heights woman is first African American to be elected union president at Henry Ford College
November 28th, 20200 DEARBORN — Being heavily involved in volunteer work and advocacy, Leslie Windless is adding another role to a lengthy list of titles. Having worked in Henry Ford College’s financial aid office as an associate for the last three and a half years, Windless has been elected to be one of five union presidents for the college, and...Dearborn public safety chiefs encourage a safe holiday
November 27th, 20200 DEARBORN — In a video posted to the city’s Facebook page, Police Chief Ronald Haddad and the fire department’s Battalion Chief Glenn Owens encouraged residents to have a safe holiday. “We want to remind you that we are in the middle of a COVID crisis,” Haddad said. “And I want to emphasize that only 10 people can be at...Dearborn Heights welcomes new comptroller
November 27th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With a recent resignation in the Comptroller’s Office, Chuck Bonza has been hired to fill the vacancy. Bonza, a lifelong Dearborn Heights resident, graduated from Crestwood High School in 1977. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ferris State University in the early......
Dearborn Heights mayor files suit against Council chairwoman
November 25th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Daniel Paletko is suing Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell for what he calls "illegal and reckless actions." In the lawsuit, Paletko states that the attorneys hired to represent him during the numerous lawsuits back and forth over the last year have still not been paid and alleges that...With appointment of Danielle Elzayat, Arab Americans gain majority on Crestwood School Board
November 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Danielle Elzayat, a resident of Dearborn Heights since 1995 and the mother of children in the district, has been appointed to the Crestwood School Board. After being inspired by the direction the board has been going in the last year, Elzayat decided to interview for the position. “I’ve been volunteering......
Local hospitals brace for second wave as COVID-19 cases rise
November 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN — With COVID-19 cases seeing record high numbers over the last couple of weeks, local hospitals are bracing for the second wave. The state of Michigan is tracking bed capacity and available personal protection equipment (PPE) on its website and updates the information daily. Statewide, bed occupancy among all hospitals...Local doctors accused of faking diagnoses to help immigrants obtain citizenship
November 20th, 20200 DETROIT — Two local doctors are being charged in a criminal complaint for their alleged roles in a fraudulent immigration scheme. A psychologist and medical doctor are accused of creating fake medical diagnoses to help immigrants fraudulently obtain their citizenship. United States Attorney Matthew Schneider announced charges......