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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Arab American doctor wins prestigious fellowship from Harvard University

March 15th, 20190 FLINT — As a student who was active in the Arab American community throughout college, Dr. Hussein Saghir gained a special affinity and aspiration for helping to serve...

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Juvenile charged in Dearborn Heights homicide

March 9th, 20190 DETROIT — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Daylon Jamar Wooten, 16, of Dearborn Heights in connection with the homicide of James Newman, 17, of...

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Detroit Metropolitan Airport named to list of top airports in America

March 9th, 20190 MONTREAL — Detroit Metropolitan Airport was named one of the top two in its category this week according to a press release from the Airports Council...

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Mayor Duggan announces public safety measures in State of the City address

March 9th, 20190 DETROIT— Mayor Mike Duggan proposed an infusion of $10 million for public safety and boosting the ranks of police officers in Detroit in an attempt to recast its...

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Arab American Women’s Business Council celebrates International Women’s Day

March 9th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC), a nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of Arab American women professionals and business...

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Dingell announces hearing on Abbas Drunk Driving Act

March 8th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The tragic accident that took the lives of the Abbas family of Northville in Kentucky in early January has led to a new initiative from U.S. Rep....

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Community discussion in Dearborn focuses on vaccines and autism

March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — On Saturday, March 2, the Arab American Health Initiative and Blue Hands United for Autism held a community debate on vaccines and autism at the Arab...

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Dearborn Heights mayor clears the air on alleged “missing funds”, praises Arab American contributions

March 8th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko spoke publicly about the alleged missing funds in his city on Tuesday, clearing the air on allegations from City...

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Attorney General Nessel releases list of top 10 Michigan consumer complaints

March 7th, 20191 LANSING – The top 10 consumer complaints from the year 2018 in Michigan were released by Attorney General Dana Nessel this week, with credit and financial concerns...

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Feds: Arsonist arrested, charged with hate crimes for targeting Arab Americans in Dearborn Heights

March 6th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS —A 35-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested and charged with arson and hate crimes against Arab American residents on Monday after being accused...

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Gov. Whitmer announces 45-cent gas tax hike to fund Michigan road projects

March 5th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a 45-cent increase in Michigan's gasoline and diesel taxes to fixed the roads, WILX-TV reported, a plan expected...

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Al Shams and New Yasmeen bakeries founder Mohamad Seblini dies at 75, leaves behind legacy of success

March 1st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mohamad Seblini, the founder of New Yasmeen Bakery in Dearborn and Al Shams Bakery in Dearborn Heights, died at the age of 75 on Tuesday, February...

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Civil rights activist, local attorney speak out against “terror watch list”

March 1st, 20190 DETROIT — A recent admission by the Department of Homeland security that the federal government has shared names of people on the private terror watch list with more...

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Arab American driver charged with felonious assault for striking pedestrians

March 1st, 20190 ROYAL OAK — A 28-year-old Sterling Heights man has been charged with two counts of felonious assault with a motor vehicle for allegedly ramming his car into two...

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Dearborn police search for suspects involved in assault at Taco Bell

March 1st, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn Police request assistance from the public in identifying the suspects involved in an assault at the Taco Bell on W. Warren Avenue earlier this...

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