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Informational meetings about BRICS bond to continue through October
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn residents interested in getting more information on Dearborn Public School’s proposed BRICS bond can still attend DPS planned informational......
Dearborn bodybuilder Ibrahim “Big Abe” Klait plans to stay strong on his path at age 50
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN – At age 50, Dearborn bodybuilder Ibrahim Klait continued his extraordinary performance streak by coming in second this year in the Mr. Universe competition...
Local charity founder Najah Bazzy honored as a “CNN Hero” for contributions to serving humanity
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN/INKSTER — The local Arab American community is home to a large group of charities serving people of all races, religions and ethnicities; and one of the most......
Air Canada made a 12-year-old remove her hijab
September 29th, 20190 San Francisco - Fatima Abdelrahman was boarding an Air Canada flight wearing her hijab when an airline agent stopped her. He asked the then-12-year-old to remove...
New podcast from local journalist takes on Arab American cultural taboos, including “Dating While Arab”
September 29th, 20190 DETROIT — Arab American life is full of taboos surrounding issues including cultural and religious traditions, marriage, dating and more, but increased media coverage......
Filmmaker’s upcoming documentary shines light on her Palestinian and Mexican parents’ search for their childhood homes
September 27th, 20190 CHICAGO — The Chicagoland area is a melting pot of millions of people from countless ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, religions, native countries and more, and the...
Attorney General Nessel appoints Hammoud, three others to new wrongful imprisonment compensation board
September 25th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the establishment of a new Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act (WICA) Board on Wednesday, which was......
Garden City Hospital to host ‘Stroll in the Garden’ open house, tour and ribbon cutting ceremony on two dates this week
September 24th, 20190 GARDEN CITY — Open house events will be held on two dates this week to celebrate programs and renovations at Garden City Hospital, a press release from the hospital...
Attorney General Nessel charges recently elected Southfield City Clerk on six criminal counts
September 23rd, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined on Monday by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to announce six felony charges filed in Oakland......
Suspect arraigned in death of Taylor woman whose body was recovered by Dearborn Police
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — A suspect named James Lamont Lindsey was arraigned this afternoon in connection with the death of a Taylor woman whose body was found locally, a press...
Dearborn community, police hold a meeting to address recent crimes
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After recent armed robberies and deaths, crime and safety enforcement were two main topics at a neighborhood association meeting this past Wednesday......
Social Security is not trying to take your benefits
September 23rd, 20190 By Jim Kreidler We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your...
Refugee resettlement project finds home in Hamtramck
September 23rd, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – The city of Hamtramck is expected to see three new two-family homes as part of a refugee resettlement project. The project, dubbed Freedom Village, will......
Dearborn Schools’ new lunch menu features ethnic halal food with emphasis on nutrition
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN – Its been little over three years since Dearborn School Superintendent Glenn Maleyko was approached by his student advisory council about the availability of...
Dr. Antima Gupta opens first women run physical therapy clinic in Dearborn
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After working at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for more than 20 years, Dr. Antima Gupta, a physical therapist who graduated with a doctorate from Wayne......
Crestwood School District board to interview four candidates for superintendent position
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - While the search for a new superintendent for the Crestwood School District has been in progress, the board has selected four finalists to move onto...
Dearborn Police investigate death of Taylor woman, reward offered for information
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police Department say that at approximately 7:45 am on Friday, September 20, its officers responded to a secluded area near Paul Avenue and......
Officials, judges join community celebration of success at Judge Helal Farhat’s investiture
September 20th, 20190 DEARBORN — There's a saying in Metro Detroit's Arab American community that perhaps more doctors and lawyers are produced here than anywhere else. And for a long...
Za’aatar Day 2019 brings together food bloggers, chefs, recipes and more
September 20th, 20190 CLEVELAND, OH — Middle Eastern cuisine has caught on like wildfire in recent years, as popular delicacies like chicken schwarmas, hummus, tabbouli and falafel have......
U.S. Rep. Dingell grilled by local activists for backing down on co-sponsoring bill protecting Palestinian children under occupation
September 20th, 20190 DEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) shocked many in the Dearborn area and the Arab American community nationwide last week when she removed her name from...
52-year-old Dearborn resident killed after being struck by Amtrak train
September 19th, 20190 DEARBORN – At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dearborn Police responded to a call about a man down at the train tracks south of Michigan Ave. between Mason and......
Michigan’s unemployment rate declined in August, figures show
September 18th, 20190 LANSING — The seasonal adjusted jobless rate edged down by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.2 percent in August, data released by the Michigan Department of...
Dingell releases updates to legislation on Drunk Driving Act
September 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) released updates to her legislation designed to reduce drunk driving deaths across the......
