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2019 Election Roundup: Controversial Mayor Fouts re-elected in Warren, Wimberly defeats Nolen in Inkster and Neeley unseats Weaver in Flint
November 9th, 20190 WARREN — Mayor Jim Fouts, the controversial leader who has been accused of making racist and discriminatory remarks in the past against African Americans and mentally......
Dearborn Schools BRICS bond fails, supporters and opponents pledge to move forward in search of solutions
November 9th, 20191 DEARBORN — A hotly discussed and debated race to improve the infrastructure of schools in Dearborn failed on Tuesday, leaving the Dearborn Public Schools District's...
Election 2019: Incumbents Abdallah, Hicks-Clayton and Muscat Re-elected in Dearborn Heights, Crestwood millage fails to pass
November 7th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Voters took to the polls in Wayne County Tuesday, casting their votes for Dearborn Heights City Council among other local races. Voters in the......
Arab American teen with Lafora body disease passes away at home
November 7th, 20190 ANN ARBOR - Arab American teen Haitham Breadiy, who was diagnosed with Lafora body disease, passed away last week at the age of 17, his family confirmed. Azeza Kasham,...
It’s election time: Exercise your right and perform your duty
November 2nd, 20190 The following editorial is a collaboration between our newsroom and our editorial board: Voters from Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Hamtramck and many of the......
Remembering former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, a civil rights advocate and friend of the Arab American community
November 2nd, 20190 DETROIT —During his five decades in Congress, former U.S. Rep. John Conyers, who died Sunday at age 90, played a major impact in both local and national...
Wayne County Sheriff raids drug house on Dearborn border known to have Arab American clients
November 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN – A drug house in Detroit near the city's border with Dearborn that had a known Arab American clientele was raided on Thursday by the Wayne County Sheriff's......
As protests swell in Iraq, local Iraqis speak out about the troubles in their homeland
November 2nd, 20190 DETROIT – A sea-change in Iraqi governance looms as tens of thousands of Iraqis across ethnic and sectarian divides have taken to the streets to demand their right...
Dearborn protesters rally for change in Lebanon and in support of the uprising
November 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Protests in support of the uprising in Lebanon continued this past weekend in Dearborn, with nearly 500 people showing up to rally for reforms and the......
Paletko vows to fight on as court sides with Dearborn Heights City Council once again
November 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – At a hearing in the Third Circuit Court in Detroit last Friday, October 25, Judge Muriel Hughes denied three motions by Dearborn Heights Mayor...
Debbie Dingell introduces foster care legislation in honor of Rehab and Ahmed Amer
October 30th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) introduced the Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2019 on Wednesday, legislation that......
Dearborn Public Schools are now serving 100 percent halal meals
October 30th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools District boasts more than 20,000 students attending classes in more than 30 different buildings, and a large number of them come...
Mayoral candidates, City Council members preparing for tightly contested elections in Inkster
October 27th, 20190 INKSTER — On Nov. 5, Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen will face off against challenger Patrick Wimberly. The winner will take over the top post for the city, which is......
AAPAC’s 22nd annual banquet: Celebrating Arab American achievements with the community
October 27th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) celebrated its 22nd year as Metro Detroit’s premiere political organization at the Byblos Banquet...
Protesters locally, nationally rally in solidarity with Lebanese seeking reform, ousting of corrupt government
October 27th, 20190 DEARBORN/ANN ARBOR —Protesters from Michigan to California and everywhere in between have rallied in support of demonstrators in Lebanon this past week, sending the......
Former U.S. Congressman John Conyers dies at age 90.
October 27th, 20190 DETROIT - John Conyers, a Democrat who was the longest-serving African American member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving for more than half a century, died...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encourages voters to apply for Michigan independent redistricting commission
October 26th, 20190 DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined other officials and community leaders on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Detroit to announce the state’s new......
Dearborn native becomes rising star representing Lebanon in international rugby
October 26th, 20190 DEARBORN — Michigan sports can often seem dominated by college and pro football, baseball and basketball leagues, overlooking others that have international interest...
CURE Physical Therapy hosts free yoga for breast cancer awareness month
October 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the founder of CURE Physical Therapy, Dr. Antima Gupta, will be conducting a Free Yoga Event for Breast Cancer......
Dearborn Heights responds to new state rules for lead testing in tap water
October 21st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - In 2018, the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (MSDWA) was changed to include more stringent procedures for testing and analysis for lead and copper....
Judge spares prison time for Detroit-area men who sent millions to Yemen
October 20th, 20191 DETROIT - U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn refused to send to prison a group of Detroit-area men who transferred millions of dollars to Yemen without registering as a......
New report shows immigrants contribute significantly to Wayne County’s economy
October 18th, 20190 Detroit — New research from New American Economy (NAE), in partnership with the office of the Wayne County executive and Wayne United, reveals that immigrants...
Westland City Council candidates prepare for November general elections
October 17th, 20190 WESTLAND – The November 5 general election in Westland will see seven candidates compete for four open City Council seats. The candidates are Michael Delph, Timothy......
