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 presidential race, a report from the Detroit Free Press said. Evans, a former Detroit police chief and former Detroit mayoral candidate, has been in office since 2015. He made...Henry Ford College President Russell A. Kavalhuna selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship
February 15th, 20200 DEARBORN — Russell A. Kavalhuna, president of Henry Ford College, is one of 25 community college presidents nationwide who've been invited to join the 2020-21 inaugural cohort of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. The fellowship is a new initiative to support community college presidents in the early years of their tenure so they...U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum calls AIPAC a “hate group” after it describes her and Tlaib as worse than ISIS
February 15th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) has put out a statement referring to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) as a “hate group.” McCollum’s comments came just days after AIPAC removed and apologized for Facebook ads that targeted pro-Palestine lawmakers, implying that they were worse than the...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 for four days without being charged. Beydoun’s sister Samar Beydoun and attorney Issa Fawaz told The Arab American News that the circumstances around his arrest are...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. Detroit Police say a 24-year-old man they believe Kallabat met on a dating site has been arrested. Kallabat, 56, died from blunt force trauma to the head. Police said...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. 11. Berry was best known for running cable television programming geared towards Arab Americans in Dearborn through his weekly broadcast Arabic Time Television, which...Dearborn Heights Police Officer Ayoub honored for saving life of toddler found face down in a pond
February 12th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights Police Officer Mehdi Ayoub was honored Feb. 6 for his heroic actions in helping to save the life of a toddler who nearly drowned on Sept. 7. Ayoub was formally thanked by Fire Chief Dave Brogan, who visited the police department to deliver a letter of recognition. In it, he praises Officer Ayoub...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 been overtaxed at least $600 million between 2010 and 2016. For its part, the Pulse Institute, a Detroit-based independent and non-partisan anti-poverty organization...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 was forced to remove her hijab, among other accusations. The lawsuit was announced the same day it was filed at a press conference by the Michigan chapter of the...Local university paper editor offers tips for aspiring young journalists
February 8th, 20200 DEARBORN —The University of Michigan-Dearborn is ranked as one of the top 50 regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, and boasts more than 7,000 students on its 200-plus acre campus. With a full athletic schedule, robust student life and organizations, there's plenty for staff members of the school's...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 Manor Banquet Hall in Dearborn. Attendees of the rally protested President Trump’s declaration of the “Deal of the Century,” which they call a pseudo peace plan to...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 to a bad business model and unmet promises of success. An investigation by a restaurant publication tells the story of a company with unrealistic sales pitches and an...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 road to New Hampshire. Held in a repurposed industrial building in Eastern Market, the rally was organized by Bloomberg's campaign, which has expanded in both size and...Justice Department announces $500 million in grants to promote health and safety of U.S. law enforcement officers, hiring of new officers
February 4th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice announced through its Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) that it has released more than $500 million in grant solicitations for hiring more community officers, keeping school students safe and promoting the health and safety of the country's law enforcement...Dearborn Police: Man wanted for indecent exposure after incident at Macy’s in Fairlane Town Center
February 4th, 20200 DEARBORN — Dearborn Police are investigating an alleged incident exposure incident at the Macy's in Fairlane Town Center that occurred on January 10 at approximately 7 p.m. During the incident two women were in a bathroom when a Black male believed to be in his early 30s exited one of the stalls with his genitals exposed, a press......
Detroit Metro Airport one of 11 selected to accept flights from China
February 4th, 20200 ROMULUS — Detroit Metro Airport has been named one of 11 airports selected by the Department of Homeland Security to receive flights from China. The announcement was made on Monday in a press release from the Wayne County Airport Authority, which added that it is continuing to work with federal partners, airlines and tenants to help...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. 10. “Zaineb brings a combination of government, policy and engagement experience and insight that will serve our team tremendously,” Benson said. “She has...Dearborn court now offering online resolution of traffic citations through new system
February 2nd, 20200 DEARBORN - The 19th District Court here has launched a new online resolution system providing individuals with the opportunity to settle traffic tickets more quickly and efficiently via their smartphone, tablet or computer. The service provides access to the court system 24/7 for paying any outstanding tickets. “We recognize that...Arab American-owned auto shop assists the needy through Michigan’s first low income repairs program
January 31st, 20201 TROY — At the Revive Auto Shop here near the border of Madison Heights, owner Nick Kakish can often be found multi-tasking, working to serve customers in countless ways. On a quiet Monday, he works with technician Alberto Colón on repairing a delivery van for a gourmet gift basket company, moves from auto bay to auto bay servicing......
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 Chiefs, as rising star coach Robert Saleh will take the field in hopes of winning his second Super Bowl title as an assistant. Saleh serves as defensive coordinator for the...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 Medicine. Hasan is the driving force behind The Little Feet Club, a new organization dedicated to helping end disability caused by clubfoot globally by ensuring every child......
Elderly man arrested for making threats against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
January 30th, 20200 PONTIAC — A 72-year-old Groveland Township man has been arrested for threats he allegedly made against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The man is currently being held at the Oakland County jail here according to Michigan State Police. Troopers were notified on Wednesday about the threats he allegedly made against Benson,...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 new brand initiative. The meetings are Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Ford Community and Performing Arts......