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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...
Arab American artists win Knight Arts Challenge Detroit
October 15th, 20190 DETROIT — A group of Arab American artists accepted the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s 2019 Knight Arts Challenge Detroit at an evening event at the......
Former Macomb County Health and Community Services director files whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation
October 15th, 20190 DETROIT — Rhonda Powell, the former director of the Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services, is suing County Executive Mark Hackel and Deputy County...
Arab American Civil Rights League hosts eighth annual gala, honors congresswoman who stood against Israeli abuse of Palestinian children
October 12th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League held its eighth annual “Fight for Justice” Gala on Thursday, October 10 at the Ford Community & Performing......
Dr. Youssef Mosallam named Crestwood’s new superintendent
October 12th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Wednesday night, the Crestwood Public Schools Board of Trustees held a special board meeting to appoint Dr. Youssef Mosallam the district's first...
Alleged victim testifies at Ibrahim Aljahim’s trial, confusion and deadlock ensues
October 10th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – At a preliminary examination for Ibrahim Aljahim at the 31st District Court in Hamtramck on Thursday, both prosecutors and defense were unable to pin down......
Garden City Hospital celebrates five-year transformation and major facility upgrades
October 9th, 20190 GARDEN CITY — Garden City Hospital (GCH) celebrated its fifth anniversary with Prime Healthcare last month with a celebration of achievements in improved patient...
AAPAC votes to endorse Dearborn Public School’s BRICS bond
October 6th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) representatives met with the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) on Monday to present and discuss their proposal......
Egyptian American artist uses digital medium to represent her spiritual journey
October 6th, 20190 Rowaida Omar, a 22-year-old Egyptian American artist, draws digital sketches she says are a reflection of what she sees in her life and surroundings. She said she’s...
Feds sue Troy for illegally rejecting mosque, denying religious freedoms
October 3rd, 20190 TROY — A lawsuit was filed on Thursday accusing the city of Troy of violating the religious rights of a Muslim group after denying zoning approval to build a......
Travelers rank Detroit Metropolitan as the best mega airport in America
October 3rd, 20190 DETROIT - Airline passengers ranked Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the best mega airport in North America, according to a new study from J.D. Power. The...
Informational meetings about BRICS bond to continue through October
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn residents interested in getting more information on Dearborn Public School’s proposed BRICS bond can still attend DPS planned informational......
New podcast from local journalist takes on Arab American cultural taboos, including “Dating While Arab”
September 29th, 20191 DETROIT — Arab American life is full of taboos surrounding issues including cultural and religious traditions, marriage, dating and more, but increased media coverage...
Bernie Sanders pickets with UAW at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
September 25th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK - Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was in Detroit to picket with striking UAW workers at the gigantic General Motors......
