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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......
Dearborn community, police hold a meeting to address recent crimes
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After recent armed robberies and deaths, crime and safety enforcement were two main topics at a neighborhood association meeting this past Wednesday...
Dearborn Schools’ new lunch menu features ethnic halal food with emphasis on nutrition
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN – Its been little over three years since Dearborn School Superintendent Glenn Maleyko was approached by his student advisory council about the availability of......
Dr. Antima Gupta opens first women run physical therapy clinic in Dearborn
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After working at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for more than 20 years, Dr. Antima Gupta, a physical therapist who graduated with a doctorate from Wayne...
Crestwood School District board to interview four candidates for superintendent position
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - While the search for a new superintendent for the Crestwood School District has been in progress, the board has selected four finalists to move onto......
Dearborn Police investigate death of Taylor woman, reward offered for information
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police Department say that at approximately 7:45 am on Friday, September 20, its officers responded to a secluded area near Paul Avenue and...
Officials, judges join community celebration of success at Judge Helal Farhat’s investiture
September 20th, 20190 DEARBORN — There's a saying in Metro Detroit's Arab American community that perhaps more doctors and lawyers are produced here than anywhere else. And for a long......
52-year-old Dearborn resident killed after being struck by Amtrak train
September 19th, 20190 DEARBORN – At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dearborn Police responded to a call about a man down at the train tracks south of Michigan Ave. between Mason and...
Dingell releases updates to legislation on Drunk Driving Act
September 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) released updates to her legislation designed to reduce drunk driving deaths across the......
Dearborn Police request help identifying two people in armed robbery
September 16th, 20190 DEARBORN - The Dearborn Police Department need help identifying a male and a female suspect who are wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a Dearborn resident...
Two men wanted for July robbery at Tim Hortons on Ford
September 16th, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying two men wanted in connection with an assault and robbery at the Tim Hortons at 24921 Ford......
Dearborn-based comedy series “Not For Profit” debuts trailer
September 13th, 20190 DEARBORN — A new Dearborn-based comedy series, “Not For Profit”, debuted its preview trailer Saturday evening at the Arab American National Museum. Iman Saleh,...
Dearborn native, Lebanese American Ali Fayad stars for Western Michigan University’s Broncos football team
September 13th, 20190 KALAMAZOO — The state of Michigan is home to several high level college football programs beyond the usual suspects Michigan and Michigan State, and the Western......
Hamtramck named one of top cities to improve credit rating
September 13th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – A 2019 study has ranked Hamtramck, Michigan as number three among five best cities to live in the United States to build good credit rating. Apartment...
Museum Guild holds seventh annual beer tasting fundraiser
September 13th, 20190 DEARBORN – The Museum Guild of Dearborn’s seventh annual beer tasting fundraiser event will return this year on Friday, September 27 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the......
