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Community notables honored at The Arab American News’ 35th anniversary banquet

April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN - The Arab American News is more than just a journalistic institution that delivers the news. After 35 years of being a pillar in the community, the paper has...

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Famous kids’ show “Fozi Mozi & Tutti” comes to Dearborn

April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The cast from YouTube’s famous kids’ show "Fozi Mozi & Tutti", an Arabic children's program, will visit Dearborn in April as part of their American...

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Statistics show accident risks for motorcycle riders

April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN— Last week, all major news outlets in the area reported on the fatal motorcycle accident of 22-year-old Fadel AlGhazali on Warren Ave. on March 23. In...

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Dearborn and Arab American National Museum celebrate Arab American Heritage month

April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn, Dearborn Public Schools and other communities across the country have declared April as Arab American Heritage month. U.S. Rep....

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Longtime Metro Detroit Muslim advocate returning to Michigan for April book tour

March 31st, 20190 BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Muslim Americans in Metro Detroit have had their share of ups and downs in recent years due to Islamophobia and other challenges, but these times...

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Community Foundation announces funding for U.S. Census engagement programs

March 31st, 20190 DETROIT — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced its “Southeast Michigan Counts” initiative to support local organizations to promote U.S....

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Gov. Whitmer appoints Helal Farhat to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court

March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Helal Farhat, a prominent Metro Detroit attorney, was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Bench by Governor Whitmer on Thursday, March 28. Born...

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Dearborn homeowners ‘fed up’ with sky-high property taxes, take their case to City Council

March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — A group of local homeowners attended the Tuesday, March 26 City Council meeting here, sharing their long-running concerns that they're being badly...

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National, state and local officials praise The Arab American News for its impact at 35th anniversary banquet

March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — A "who's who" of national, state and local officials and leaders from the Arab American community joined nearly 700 supporters and friends at The Arab...

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Dearborn Public School Board interview schedule announced for April 4 applicants

March 29th, 20195 Dearborn Public School Board interview schedule announced for April 4 applicants DEARBORN – Nine applicants for the Dearborn Public School Board's vacant seat will...

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Muslim group offers free medical services to southeast Michigan communities

March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Sunday, March 31, Who is Hussain — Michigan (WIH) will partner with healthcare professionals across Wayne County to host a completely free...

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A mother pleads for justice in 17-year-old son’s death, says he was a U.S. Army soldier

March 29th, 20190 ANN ARBOR – Tragedy struck the home of Lola Bzeih and Mohamed Jaafar last Friday, March 22. Their son, Ismail Mohamed Jaafar, a soldier in the U.S. Army according to...

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Jerusalem’s Bishop Attallah Hanna visits Metro Detroit next week

March 27th, 20190 LIVONIA — The Palestine Aid Society of America will be hosting Jerusalem's Bishop Atallah Hanna on Sunday, March 31 at St. Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia. Hanna...

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The Arab American News names Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib ‘2019 Person of the Year’

March 27th, 20190 DEARBORN —The Arab American News has been in business for more than three decades, telling the stories of one of the most vibrant, successful and compelling...

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Arab American player receives first University of Michigan football scholarship for the class of 2021

March 26th, 20190 UTICA — The University of Michigan received its first football commitment for the class of 2021 earlier this month, as Sterling Heights Stevenson High School offensive...

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ACCESS CEO announces new leadership transitions within the organization

March 25th, 20190 DEARBORN – ACCESS CEO Hassan Jaber announced today that Maha Freij, previously the organization's deputy executive director and chief financial officer, has been...

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MI attorney general and justices announce Michigan Elder Abuse task force

March 25th, 20190 The Arab American News LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with Supreme Court Justices Richard Bernstein and Megan Cavanagh, Midland County...

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Michigan Dept. of Treasury reminds taxpayers that state returns are due in less than a month

March 25th, 20190 LANSING, MI — State income tax returns are due in less than a month, a press release from The Michigan Department of Treasury noted on Monday. State income tax...

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LAHC to award $60,000 in scholarships while recognizing leadership at upcoming gala

March 25th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC) organization (formerly known as the Lebanese American Heritage Club), announced its plans to award...

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Abdul El-Sayed named scholar-in-residence at Wayne State

March 25th, 20190 DETROIT— Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed became the first-ever scholar-in-residence in Wayne State’s criminal justice department and...

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Fatal traffic accident reported on Warren Avenue in Dearborn

March 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN, MI — On Saturday, March 23 at approximately 4 p.m., the Dearborn Police and Fire Department responded to an call in the area of Warren Avenue near Williamson...

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Fadwa Hammoud steps down from Henry Ford Board of Trustees to focus on job as solicitor general, new applicants sought

March 20th, 20190 DEARBORN — Michigan Solicitor General and attorney Fadwa Hammoud has stepped down from her positions as Henry Ford College Trustee and as a member of the Dearborn...

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Rashida Tlaib calls out Islamophobia in U.S. Congress on CNN talk show

March 18th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) called out Congress over its culture of Islamophobia on Sunday, saying she believes it “is still very present...

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Mourners of New Zealand terror attack victims pack Islamic Center in a show of unity, defiance

March 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — Several hundred people packed the Islamic Center of America here on Sunday, coming together in a show of unity, condemnation and defiance of the growing...

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Community leaders reflect on meeting with Senator Gary Peters over vote on Anti-BDS bill, “terrorist watchlist”

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN — A March 4 meeting between Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Arab American community leaders at the La Pita restaurant ended with the senator failing to mollify...

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After 35 years of ups and downs, the story is about successes and challenges

March 15th, 20191 As we approach our 35th anniversary celebration on Friday, March 22, we can't help but reflect on the challenges we've faced, the successes we've achieved and the...

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Michigan Fuels gives $12,000 donation to Dearborn Public Schools

March 15th, 20190 DEARBORN - On Wednesday, March 13, Dearborn Public Schools received a $12,000 donation from Trenton-based Michigan Fuels. Checks were donated by Michigan Fuels and...

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Spring break activities for kids in Dearborn at Ford Community and Performing Arts Center