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Hamtramck named one of top cities to improve credit rating
September 13th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – A 2019 study has ranked Hamtramck, Michigan as number three among five best cities to live in the United States to build good credit rating. Apartment......
Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton, claims he was “holding me back”
September 13th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, President Trump fired his national security adviser, John Bolton, the staunch conservative known for his inclination toward military...
Civil rights groups reject police probe’s conclusion about racist incident at Lake Erie Metropark
September 13th, 20190 BROWNSTOWN TWP. —On August 9, a police officer returned to work following an investigation into alleged racist remarks at Lake Erie Metropark, where he had been......
Dearborn resident crowned Miss Muslimah 2019 after previous winner disqualified
September 13th, 20190 DEARBORN, MI — Dearborn resident Andrea Rahal was named the new Miss Muslimah 2019 last week, after it was announced that the previous winner, Wisconsin's Rahma...
A look at former Assistant U.S. Attorney Abed Hammoud’s impressive career and contributions to community and country
September 13th, 20191 DEARBORN – Few personalities have had a bigger impact on the civic standing and political relations of Arab Americans in Metro Detroit than longtime attorney and......
Westland Mayor Wild appointed to National Small Business and Entrepreneurship Task Force
September 13th, 20190 WESTLAND — Westland Mayor William R. Wild has been appointed to serve along with Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz from Burnsville, Minnesota as co-chairs to the United States...
Dingell withdraws sponsorship for bill advocating human rights for Palestinian children
September 13th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) withdrew her sponsorship for a bill advocating for human rights for Palestinian children on......
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School to significantly reduce tuition costs
September 13th, 20190 LANSING — A new plan was approved this Wednesday to significantly reduce tuition and address current and future campus efficiencies at Western Michigan University, a...
Three teenagers arrested in fatal shooting of Saja Al-janabi
September 12th, 20190 DEARBORN — Three teenagers are in custody in connection with the September 6 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Iraqi American Saja Al-janabi in Dearborn. The Arab......
Islamophobic events in Bloomfield Hills church cancelled
September 10th, 20191 BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Two events slated to be held at the Bloomfield Hills Baptist Church on the anniversary of 9/11 have been cancelled. The Arab American News...
Detroit Public Schools superintendent reassures parents: “ICE isn’t allowed in our schools”
September 10th, 20190 DETROIT — The superintendent of Detroit Public Schools has reassured parents and teachers that the district won't allow immigration agents access to schools or......
Brother finds sister fatally shot in Dearborn, $2,500 reward offered for information leading to arrest of suspects
September 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — A 29-year-old woman was shot and killed on Friday night near the 7800 block of Bingham Street, Dearborn police said. Police are currently searching for a...
Syrian bakery, restaurant opens its doors to refugees in search of a better life
September 8th, 20190 OTTAWA, CANADA — Nearly a decade of war, conflict and foreign intervention in Syria has led to a full blown crisis in the once-thriving Middle Eastern nation, as......
Westland to honor Arab American Tony Award winning actor and native son Gregory Jbara
September 8th, 20190 WESTLAND — Tony Award winning actor and native son Gregory Jbara will be honored during an unveiling ceremony at Westland City Hall on Saturday, September 28, during...
Saudia Arabia struggles to hold Yemen coalition together as local allies turn on each other
September 8th, 20190 RIYADH/DUBAI — Local allies have reportedly turned on each other in a power struggle that has led to a strain between Saudi Arabia and its main regional and military......
Khalil Rahal recognized for Wayne County economic turnaround, envisions a more connected Detroit
September 8th, 20190 DETROIT — Wayne County, Michigan's most populous, has undergone a series of dramatic economic changes since staring down bankruptcy in 2015, culminating in a 2018...
Dearborn native Kimberly Ismail wins Volunteer of the Year Award from Gov. Whitmer
September 8th, 20190 DETROIT — Dearborn volunteer and community activist Kimberly Ismail received a prestigious Volunteer of the Year award from Governor Whitmer as part of the 2019......
Michigan State University hit with record fine over Larry Nassar abuse scandal
September 8th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has imposed a record $4.5 million fine on Michigan State University over the Larry Nassar scandal. The...
Crestwood School District search for superintendent underway
September 8th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - The city of Dearborn Heights has been looking for its new superintendent and board members ask the community to keep its timeline in mind. Trustee......
Lawmakers condemn planned anti-Muslim events at Bloomfield Hills church
September 7th, 20190 BLOOMFIELD HILLS - U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and Andy Levin (D-Bloomfield Township) have issued a joint statement condemning two anti-Muslim events that...
Arab American delegation discusses “terrorist watchlist” with federal officials in Washington
September 7th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an ongoing effort to address concerns over the use of a so-called terrorist watchlist for individuals, many of whom are disproportionately Arab......
Gov. Whitmer bans flavored e-cigarettes in Michigan
September 4th, 20190 LANSING – Michigan is now the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, thanks to an emergency rule issued by Governor Whitmer on Wednesday. Retailers,...
Detroit mental health authority announces new name change
September 4th, 20190 DETROIT — The Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority announced it will be changing its name to the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network on Tuesday. The......
