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Beloved Arab American activist Don Unis passes away at age 79

November 30th, 20180 DEARBORN - The passing of anyone, let alone a man as beloved to his family and community as Don Unis, is usually a solemn occasion. But even as Unis, 79, lay in a...

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FBI: Surge in hate crimes in 2017 the largest since 9/11

November 25th, 20180 WASHINGTON — Hate crimes in the United States in 2017 saw the largest increase — to more than 7,000 — since a period immediately after the terrorist attacks of...

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For Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy every case should be treated with the same gravity

November 24th, 20180 DETROIT — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, the first African American woman in Michigan to serve as a county prosecutor, internationally recognized for her work and...

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Secretary of State-elect Jocelyn Benson announces transition team

November 24th, 20180 LANSING— Secretary of State-elect Jocelyn Benson has announced her transition committee, which will guide her preparation to assume the role of Michigan’s chief...

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Recreational marijuana expected to be legal Dec. 6, but not commercially available until 2020

November 23rd, 20180 LANSING — Recreational marijuana will become legal in Michigan starting Dec. 6, according to an official with the Secretary of State's Office. Officials in Lansing...

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Royal Oak says no to marijuana businesses, Dearborn will decide Dec. 4

November 23rd, 20180 ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak has banned recreational marijuana businesses for now, but city leaders reportedly plan to get input from residents to consider such...

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Court orders release of Iraqi detainees, sanctions ICE

November 22nd, 20180 DETROIT — A federal judge ordered the release Tuesday of roughly 100 Iraqi detainees held for more than 16 months, saying the federal government cannot indefinitely...

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White man who shot at lost Black teen will serve at least four years behind bars

November 20th, 20180 ROCHESTER HILLS — The White man who fired shots at a Black teen who'd knocked on his door to ask for directions earlier this year was sentenced on Tuesday to at least...

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Dearborn: Trash collection delayed one day for Thanksgiving

November 19th, 20180 DEARBORN – All City of Dearborn buildings will be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22. The Dearborn Administrative Center, all Dearborn Public Library...

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Dearborn police found baby next to rifle during traffic stop

November 19th, 20180 DEARBORN — Dearborn police officers were surprised to find a baby sitting next to a rifle in the back seat after pulling over a suspicious vehicle. Four suspects...

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Fewer Arab students head for U.S. to study, report shows

November 19th, 20180 WASHINGTON — Fewer Arab students are choosing to study at universities in the U.S. than in the previous year, according to a report published on Tuesday, while the...

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Officials urge vaccination after 15 measles cases reported in Michigan

November 18th, 20180 LANSING — Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against measles and take other precautions after confirming 15 cases in Michigan this year. The...

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ACC to distribute 320 turkeys to region’s most needy

November 18th, 20180 TROY — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, announced it will distribute 320 turkeys and...

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Dearborn looking for input on branding for the future

November 17th, 20180 DEARBORN — City leaders held a “Branding Dearborn” event kick-off earlier this month to get people interested in filling out a survey all about how the city should...

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Volunteer of the Year recipients urge support for Meals on Wheels

November 17th, 20180 DEARBORN – Barbara and Bob Hayes have volunteered four days a week for the past four years delivering and packaging meals for Wayne County’s Meals on Wheels...

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HFC and EMU create innovative nursing degree collaboration

November 17th, 20180 YPSILANTI — An innovative agreement between Henry Ford College (HFC) and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti will enable nursing students to enroll in a...

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Dearborn Schools’ Glenn Maleyko named Superintendent of the Year

November 17th, 20180 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko has been named the Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of School Administrators...

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Flint airport stabber convicted in terror case

November 16th, 20180 FLINT — Amor Ftouhi, a Tunisian national charged with terrorism and stabbing a police officer during a terror attack last year at Bishop International Airport in...

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Coyote seen in residential area of Dearborn

November 16th, 20180 DEARBORN — There have been several confirmed coyote sightings across Dearborn in recent months, some in highly-populated residential areas. A more recent sighting...

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Police officers find weapons, ammo cache during check of licensed dealer

November 16th, 20180 DEARBORN — Police officers found a large cache of weapons and ammo Nov. 7 after a postal carrier-initiated wellness check of a legally licensed Dearborn arms dealer,...

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Private investigator hired to follow Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan

November 16th, 20180 DETROIT — Mayor Mike Duggan released a statement after allegations emerged that he is having an affair and cheating on his wife of 32-years, Lori Maher. The...

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Detroit man arrested for child sexually abusive material

November 16th, 20180 DETROIT— The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Nicholas Thaier Mukhtar, 29, for child sexually...

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Dana Nessel announces her transition team, including two Arab Americans

November 13th, 20180 LANSING - Michigan Attorney General-elect Dana Nessel recruited a team of experts to assist with the transition as she prepares to take office as Michigan’s 55th...

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Dearborn Public Schools leader named 2019 Michigan Superintendent of the Year

November 12th, 20180 LANSING, MIchigan– The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) today announced that Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn...

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Arab American health and awareness group launched to benefit the community

November 12th, 20180 DEARBORN — Starting as an organization co-founded by sisters Mariam and Marwa Ayyash, the Arab American Health Initiative (AAHI) highlights healthcare needs, including...

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Michiganders had highest turnout in five decades for midterm elections

November 12th, 20180 DEARBORN - Around 4.3 million Michiganders cast their ballots on Tuesday — more than 1 million more than the last gubernatorial election in 2014 — a surge that...

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Women win both Michigan Supreme Court seats

November 12th, 20180 LANSING— Elizabeth T. Clement, who was snubbed by her own Republican party, and Megan Cavanagh, a Democratic nominee for the state's highest court, rode the pink wave...

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