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Former Dean of the House John Dingell enters hospice due to cancer diagnosis
February 6th, 20190 WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell of Dearborn is now in hospice care after a cancer diagnosis, according to his wife, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell...
Marathon apologizes for foul odor caused by marathon near Detroit, State Rep. Hammoud deems pollution “unacceptable”
February 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — A mysterious odor became prevalent across metro Detroit on Sunday morning due to a refinery flare on the south end of the city here, leading to an apology...
Arab American awarded hundreds of thousands by JP Morgan Chase in wrongful termination case
February 1st, 20190 DETROIT — An Arab American man who was fired after cooperating with FBI and IRS investigators into suspicious cash transfers was awarded $500,000 by the JP Morgan......
Feds’ immigration sting lands local Palestinian student and others in detention
February 1st, 20191 CALHOUN COUNTY, MI — Palestinian student and Dearborn Heights resident Najilaa Karim Musarsa was locked in a federal detention unit here as of Thursday night, awaiting...
Now the freeze is over, dramatic warmup raises the risk of floods
February 1st, 20190 LANSING — Governors in three states, including Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer, declared state of emergencies this week as record low temperatures and three cold-related......
Interfaith leaders urge people to ‘stand up’ for justice amid rising discrimination
February 1st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On January 27, the Islamic Institute of America (IIA) hosted an interfaith dialogue about “the voice of human justice” as part of a tribute...
James Heath appointed to Corporation Counsel for Wayne County
January 31st, 20190 DETROIT — The Wayne County Board of Commissioners officially approved the appointment of new Corporation Counsel James Heath on Wednesday, January 30. Heath is the......
Michigan State House passes budget for Henry Ford College renovation
January 26th, 20190 LANSING— Michigan’s House of Representatives passed a supplemental budget last week to fund an Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute and Technology Building...
Important tips on staying safe and healthy this winter
January 26th, 20190 Winter can be a hazardous time of year. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. Being prepared will help you and your family remain safe this winter. The......
Banks and credit unions offer government workers loans amid shutdown
January 25th, 20190 A month into the partial government shutdown, tens of thousands of government workers are relying on special programs from banks and credit unions to stay financially...
Michigan Muslims provide meals, gas and grocery vouchers to federal workers and families
January 25th, 20190 ROYAL OAK, Michigan— The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) is providing dinners, grocery vouchers and gas cards to all federal workers who are not being paid in......
Arab American elementary student visits Lansing as legislator for the day
January 25th, 20190 LANSING — State Rep. Abdallah Hammoud invited 9-year-old Mahdi Nassrallah to be a legislator for the day at his office and the capitol building in Lansing on Thursday,...
Residential properties in Detroit see values increase
January 25th, 20190 DETROIT — Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday that in 2018 residential property values increased in more than 90 percent of Detroit’s 194 neighborhoods. He said......
Rashida Tlaib’s tweets accuse right wing media of attacking her sister
January 25th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. – On twitter U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) criticized what she characterized as "right-wing media" harassment of her sister on...
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans discusses financial turnaround, diversity and infrastructure
January 24th, 20190 DEARBORN — With more than 1.7 million people represented as of 2017, Wayne County is the largest in Michigan, and the man in charge of overseeing it all is Warren......
Michigan ranks dead last in school funding growth, study finds
January 24th, 20190 LANSING — According to a new study the state of Michigan has allocated less than any other state on education spending growth over the past 20 years, in large part...
Three communities and an auto tycoon: How Henry Ford created modern day Dearborn
January 24th, 20190 DEARBORN — One day in the summer of 1915, Henry Ford and his top lieutenants gathered at a spot near Miller Road and the Rouge River to survey the flat farmland and......
Three men indicted for alleged $88 million money laundering scheme to Yemen and China
January 24th, 20190 DETROIT — A grand jury from the U.S. Eastern District Court indicted three men for an alleged international, cash-delivery scheme in Metro Detroit that funneled $88...
Community mourns loss of beloved Lebanese American journalist Mohamed Jaber
January 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — Known for his gregarious personality and ever-present smile, Mohamed Jaber left an indelible impact on the communities in which he lived, from Michigan to......
Local Arab American man files lawsuit alleging illegal police raid on business, home
January 23rd, 20190 DETROIT — Dearborn resident Ray Fayad has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court's Eastern District, accusing police officers of targeting him because he's Arab...
Chad Newton appointed CEO of Detroit Metro Airport
January 18th, 20190 ROMULUS — Army veteran and former Wayne County deputy sheriff Chad Newton was elected chief executive officer of the Wayne County Airport on Wednesday, bringing with......
Accused mastermind of opioid fraud case freed on record-setting $7M bond
January 17th, 20190 DETROIT — U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy released Dr. Rajendra Bothra on a record $7 million bond on Tuesday despite concerns that he may flee to his native...
Dearborn Schools board of trustees select new officers
January 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 14 school board meeting to thank the trustees for their......
