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Americans divided over COVID-19 issues as U.S. sets one-day record with more than 60,500 cases
July 11th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 60,500 new COVID-19 infections were reported across the U.S. on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, setting a one-day record as weary...
Detroit receives $750K grant to aid undocumented residents impacted by COVID-19
July 11th, 20200 DETROIT – Members of the Immigration Task Force (ITF) have received a $750,000 grant from the national philanthropic group Open Society Foundations (OSF) to establish...
Housing market in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights is booming and here is why
July 11th, 20201 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With COVID-19 cases spiking and the pandemic still being very much alive, a lot of people have been concerned about the housing market. Among the......
Wayne County and other Michigan communities get small business COVID-19 recovery grants
July 7th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County and many other communities across Michigan will receive grants for small businesses that are trying to reopen and recover from impacts of...
Arab American police officer shot and killed, suspect found dead in Ohio
July 4th, 20200 TOLEDO, OHIO — A Toledo Police Officer, Anthony Hussein Dia, was shot and killed shortly after midnight on July 4, the Toledo Police Department said in a press......
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear bid by Iraqis to avoid deportation
July 4th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by a large group of Iraqis convicted of crimes in the United States to prevent imminent...
American Moslem Society sues Woodmere Cemetery for breaching contract, gouging Muslims amid pandemic, holds press conference
July 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN— A press conference is planned at the American Moslem Society (AMS) mosque at 9945 Vernor Hwy, Dearborn, Michigan at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 3, regarding a......
Read full letter signed by Tlaib and 12 others condemning Israel’s annexation plans
June 30th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and 11 others members of the House and Senate released a letter...
New website allows Michiganders to easily find closest COVID-19 testing site, phone registration available
June 30th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has unveiled a new online tool that lets users conveniently find a COVID-19 testing site near......
Whitmer releases plan for Pre-K to 12 school reopening
June 30th, 20200 LANSING — On Tuesday, June 30, the state of Michigan and Governor Whitmer released the executive order “MI Safe Schools Roadmap”, putting an extensive safety plan...
Gleaners brings free meal distribution to Dearborn’s Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
June 30th, 20200 DEARBORN — Gleaners Community Food Bank will provide free meals for children and adults with special needs at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in......
Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez and others sign letter amid calls on Israel to cease annexation of West Bank
June 29th, 20203 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and eleven others have signed on to a letter expressing deep concerns over...
Garden City Hospital performs up to 250 “Save-A-Life” COVID-19 antibody tests per day in first week
June 26th, 20200 GARDEN CITY — On Tuesday, officials from Wayne County and Garden City Hospital gathered at a launch event for the Save-A-Life program. The program offers free......
200 semifinalists selected for the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
June 25th, 20200 LANSING — On Wednesday, 200 semifinalists for Michigan’s first Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission were randomly selected in a live broadcasted event by...
Arab American attorney Mike Chehab vying for District 30 state representative seat
June 25th, 20200 STERLING HEIGHTS — Michigan-born, Arab American attorney Mike Chehab has put his name in the running for state representative in District 30. The district covers......
Reminder of fireworks law ahead of the Fourth of July holiday
June 25th, 20200 DEARBORN— With Independence Day coming up soon, residents are reminded of the city’s fireworks ordinance, which mimics state law. During and leading up to...
New payment options for city of Dearborn customers through DivDat Kiosk Network and mobile app
June 25th, 20200 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn announced the addition of the DivDat Kiosk Network to its payment options, which means Dearborn residents and customers will be able to......
Wayne County to launch free, no-appointment COVID-19 antibody testing at Garden City Hospital
June 20th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY – The Wayne County Public Health Division, in partnership with Garden City Hospital, will open to the public the COVID-19 Save-A-Life Program on...
Macomb County prosecutor candidate Saima Khalil seeks bold reforms
June 20th, 20201 WARREN — In August, Macomb County residents will have the choice to vote for the first Muslim American candidate for county prosecutor in Michigan. The primaries pit......
Dearborn officials talk budget and COVID-19 economic impact
June 20th, 20200 DEARBORN — The COVID-19 pandemic has hit state and municipal budgets hard. Businesses came to a screeching halt at the height of cases in Michigan, but with the state...
Garden City Hospital staff celebrated, attendants take knee for racial equality and George Floyd
June 19th, 20200 GARDEN CITY — Healthcare workers at Garden City Hospital were thanked and celebrated on Monday for their service during the COVID-19 crisis. Doctors, nurses and other......
Local businesses and Dearborn officials organize COVID-19 essentials giveaway
June 18th, 20200 Dearborn — Dearborn officials have come together with local businesses to organize a COVID-19 essentials giveaway. On Saturday, June 20, the Bint Jebail Cultural...
Whitmer announces next steps for school reopenings in the Fall
June 17th, 20200 LANSING —Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan, with strict safety measures in place, according to Governor......
