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Detroit protest organizer held on felony charges of inciting riot
June 3rd, 20201 DETROIT — Tristan Taylor, an organizer of a group that stood in defiance of Mayor Duggan's city wide 8 p.m. curfew on Tuesday, is being held on felony charges of...
Arab Americans organize more solidarity and justice events for George Floyd
June 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN — Arab Americans will continue to participate in actions in solidarity with African Americans and in demonstrations against police brutality across the...
At testimony, Whitmer asks Congress for aid with budget crisis, testing and protection
June 2nd, 20200 WASHINGTON D.C. — At a U.S. House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Governor Whitmer joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson......
Whitmer rescinds stay home order, reopens more businesses
June 1st, 20200 LANSING — On Monday, Governor Whitmer signed another executive order, this time rescinding her previous "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order and moving the entire state...
Local protests brings together communities, renews discussion on racism
June 1st, 20200 DETROIT — A full weekend of largely peaceful protests in Detroit against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has sparked debates about racism among......
Owners of Dearborn dealership sue GM over discriminatory practices
May 29th, 20202 DEARBORN — Tanya and Basam Robin, the Chaldean American owners of the Superior Buick GMC dealership in Dearborn, have a filed a suit against General Motors and GM...
Divided Dearborn Heights City Council appoints interm treasurer, renews debate
May 29th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - This week, the Dearborn Heights City Council, by a vote of 4-2, appointed Zouher Abdel-Hak as interim city treasurer. Abdel-Hak, who owns N.J.......
Court says Michigan barbershop must close, license will stay suspended
May 28th, 20200 LANSING – Karl Manke, the Owosso barber who violated the state’s COVID-19 executive order by remaining open, will be told to cease operations, thanks to a Thursday...
Treasury: Installment payment option available for business taxpayers that have deferred payments
May 28th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that business taxpayers who have deferred paying their Sales, Use and Withholding (SUW) taxes due to......
Michigan Secretary of State branches to reopen June 1 by appointment only
May 28th, 20200 LANSING — Secretary of State (SOS) branch offices will reopen in Michigan on June 1 by appointment only for essential transactions not available online, the state...
Michigan COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, testing expanded
May 26th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan announced a new online tool that displays data, in graphical form, for COVID-19 cases, deaths and tests by economic region. The state said the......
After an illustrious career, Ibrahim Baydoun inducted into U of M-Dearborn Athletic Hall of Fame
May 23rd, 20200 DEARBORN — The University of Michigan-Dearborn was set to induct a Dearborn sporting legend, Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun, into its Athletic Hall of Fame for the Class...
Beaumont Dearborn nurse speaks of intimidation, bullying, lack of safety concerns by administration during COVID-19
May 22nd, 20200 DEARBORN — A front-line nurse at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn has shared her experience working at the prominent hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wayne......
Whitmer reopens auto dealerships and retail stores by appointment, authorizes nonessential medical, dental and veterinary procedures
May 21st, 20200 LANSING — On Thursday, Governor Whitmer signed a new executive order that reopens retail businesses and auto dealerships, by appointment only,...
Abraham Aiyash sees prominent support from El-Sayed, Hammoud and others at virtual campaign kickoff
May 20th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — On Monday, District Four state representative candidate Abraham Aiyash hosted his campaign kickoff on Facebook Live with more than 400 live viewers and......
Dearborn mosque to hold food drive on Wednesday, May 20 for needy families
May 19th, 20200 DEARBORN — For those in need of food during this economically trying time, the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) will be holding a COVID-19 food drive on...
Community members encouraged to apply to serve on Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
May 19th, 20200 DEARBORN — Many in the state may have heard of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Michiganders voted to create the commission in 2018 to give......
Detroit expands testing to all residents, no symptoms or prescription required
May 19th, 20200 DETROIT — Starting Wednesday, drive-through testing at Detroit's State Fairgrounds is now available to any and all Detroit residents, even those not showing COVID-19...
Options available for those needing help with utilities during COVID-19, state announces additional funding
May 18th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) and Governor Whitmer’s office announced today more state-wide funding through a federal......
Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson passes away
May 17th, 20201 WYANDOTTE — Wyandotte's city government announced the passing of Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson today. "The city of Wyandotte is deeply saddened to announce the...
Stabenow, Peters announce $315 million in funding to expand COVID-19 testing in Michigan
May 17th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – $315 million in federal funds will be awarded to the state of Michigan to expand its coronavirus testing operations, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI)......
Whitmer announces process to chart path for the safe reopening of schools
May 15th, 20200 LANSING - During a Friday new conference, Governor Whitmer today announced the creation of the Return to Learning Advisory Council via Executive Order 2020-88,...
A selfless man: Community pays tribute to beloved business owner Abdelfattah Abdrabbo
May 15th, 20200 CANTON — Many were saddened to hear of the passing of beloved business owner Abdelfattah Abdrabbo, who succumbed to COVID-19 on April 27 at the age of 65. Besides......
