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Young Arab American brings unique boutique to Ford’s building in West Dearborn
February 27th, 20200 DEARBORN — When 29-year-old Anissa Ajami noticed the need for a boutique in Dearborn that provided fine-quality clothing that was practical, in-vogue and catered to...
Resource center on Alzheimer’s disease holds community informational meeting in Dearborn Heights
February 27th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — At a community gathering on Saturday, Feb. 15, organized by the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease (MCCFAD) at the...
Attorney General Nessel, health department issue warning to Michiganders regarding coronavirus scams
February 26th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have issued a warning to Michigan residents regarding......
Bloomberg, Sanders campaigns court Arab American voters as Michigan primary looms
February 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg's campaign has been especially active in Michigan in recent weeks, as the former New York City mayor has...
Dearborn listed among most polluted cities in the U.S.
February 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — An air quality report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined the counties in Michigan that have the highest levels of air pollution,......
Detroit FBI’s new chief aims at breaking down barriers, increasing community engagement
February 20th, 20200 DEARBORN — Steven M. D'Antuono, special agent in charge of Detroit FBI Field Office, is excited about discovering new cultures, food and lifeways in his new role as...
FTC refunds $34 million to Office Depot customers
February 20th, 20200 By Bridget Small The FTC is sending refund checks to more than 541,000 people who paid for repairs and technical services when they took their computers to......
Community celebrates two doctors’ profound achievements in medicine
February 19th, 20200 DEARBORN — Brothers Mohamad and Ali Bydon were guests of honor at a packed dinner celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15, where members of Michigan’s Arab American...
Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun’s reelection campaign kicks off in Dearborn
February 18th, 20200 DEARBORN - Supporters of Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Monday at a kick-off event for Baydoun’s......
Mike Bloomberg gains endorsement from Wayne County Exec. Warren Evans
February 15th, 20200 DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced his endorsement for former New York City Mayor and billionaire businessman Mike Bloomberg in the 2020...
Family of mentally ill Dearborn Heights man seeks answers following alleged wrongful custody
February 14th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Last week, Samer Beydoun, a Dearborn Heights resident with a diagnosed mental illness, was arrested by Dearborn Heights Police and kept in custody......
Renowned hair stylist found murdered in Detroit hotel
February 14th, 20200 DETROIT— Nationally known Iraqi American hair stylist Bashar Kallabat was found dead in a hotel room at the JZ Motel on Eight Mile Road in Detroit on Tuesday night....
Arab American media pioneer Ahmad Berry dies at 75, leaves behind legacy of service
February 13th, 20200 DEARBORN — Ahmad Berry, a well known Arab American media pioneer and beloved community member passed away at the age of 75 at a hospital in Dearborn on Tuesday, Feb.......
Detroit homeowners frustrated over $600 million over-taxation
February 12th, 20200 DETROIT — On Wednesday, January 29, hundreds of homeowners gathered at Wayne County Community College for a meeting to address the situation of the Detroiters who have...
Restaurant chain sued in federal court for race and religious discrimination
February 8th, 20202 WESTLAND — The West Michigan based Anna's House restaurant chain is facing a federal lawsuit filed January 30 in U.S. District Court after an accusation that a worker......
Michigan Palestinians stand in solidarity and reject Trump/Netanyahu’s Mid East proposal
February 7th, 20200 DEARBORN - The Michigan Task Force for Palestine hosted an indoor rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The rally was held on Wednesday at the Greenfield...
With Burgerim in a financial mess, one former local franchisee speaks out
February 6th, 20201 DETROIT — News recently broke that the burger brand Burgerim had fallen into financial ruin, after signing up an unprecedented number of franchisees across the country......
Warren Evans praises “self-made” mogul Bloomberg at Detroit rally
February 5th, 20200 DETROIT - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a campaign stop in Detroit on Tuesday, as other Democratic presidential candidates eyed results in Iowa on the...
Benson announces Zaineb A. Hussein as deputy chief of staff
February 3rd, 20200 LANSING – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced on Monday that Zaineb A. Hussein will serve as Michigan Department of State deputy chief of staff starting Feb.......
History-making coach from Dearborn leads 49ers into Super Bowl LIV in Miami
January 31st, 20200 MIAMI, FL — The NFL's San Francisco 49ers will be led by one of Dearborn's own in their contest against superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City...
WSU medical student Ahmad Hasan makes healing little feet his mission
January 31st, 20202 DETROIT — Children around the world born with clubfoot have a new champion in Ahmad Hasan, a third-year medical student at the Wayne State University School of......
Public invited to Downtown Dearborn’s information meetings on new brand initiative
January 30th, 20200 DEARBORN - The East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities are inviting residents and business owners to two informational meetings to discuss the city’s...
Michigan Democratic Party makes statements ahead of Trump’s Warren visit
January 29th, 20200 LANSING — The Michigan Democratic Party released several statements in anticipation of President Trump’s Thursday visit to a Warren auto parts supply company, Dana......
