Posts tagged with "detroit"

Michigan could get $32 million in law enforcement funding to "reduce crime" Local

Michigan could get $32 million in law enforcement funding to “reduce crime”

October 20th, 20210 LANSING — On Wednesday, the state announced a proposal for $32 million in law enforcement funding, as part of an overall "$75 million MI Safe Communities" framework, touted by Governor Whitmer as a way to "reduce crime and keep families safe." The latest funding would have multiple pieces and is geared towards "communities with...
Detroit Councilman pleads guilty in bribery charge Crime

Detroit Councilman pleads guilty in bribery charge

September 29th, 20210 DETROIT — Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $35,000 to influence towing contracts. The plea comes two months after Spivey, 47, was indicted on the charge.  Spivey entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit bribery on Tuesday and will leave his seat on the City Council. He could...
James White officially confirmed as Detroit police chief Local

James White officially confirmed as Detroit police chief

September 22nd, 20210 DETROIT — In a unanimous vote, the Detroit City Council officially confirmed the appointment of James White as Detroit’s 43rd police chief. White is a 24-year veteran with the department and previously served as assistant chief from 2012 until 2020 and is also a licensed mental health counselor. He said he is committed to looking...
Ferndale officers stop Black Muslim woman in Detroit, coerce photo without hijab Local

Ferndale officers stop Black Muslim woman in Detroit, coerce photo without hijab

September 15th, 20212 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) is asking the Ferndale Police Department to take action after its officers arrested a Muslim woman, subjected her to searches by male officers and coerced her to remove her hijab for a photo, violating her constitutional rights. At a press conference on...
Woman arrested after assaulting Muslim woman on flight to Detroit on Sept. 11 COMMUNITY

Woman arrested after assaulting Muslim woman on flight to Detroit on Sept. 11

September 13th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a White woman who assaulted a Muslim African American woman on a flight from Atlanta to Detroit. Aicha Toure, who is visibly Muslim due to her headscarf, was traveling on a Spirit Airlines flight from Atlanta to Detroit when a White woman whom she...
FEMA flooding application deadline extended to Oct. 13 Local

FEMA flooding application deadline extended to Oct. 13

September 8th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY – The deadline for survivors of the June 25–26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 13, the agency announced Wednesday. The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. The original deadline was Sept....
Two men from Dearborn among those charged in $800,000 illegal opioid ring Crime

Two men from Dearborn among those charged in $800,000 illegal opioid ring

September 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Hassan Samir Saad, 33, and Ali Hussein Keblawi, 26, both of Dearborn, have been charged for their part in an illegal opioid operation out of a pharmacy in Redford. On Wednesday, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Saima Mohsin announced an indictment against Saad and Keblawi as well as two patient...
A year later, Lebanese expat living in Detroit recalls Beirut port explosion Lebanon

A year later, Lebanese expat living in Detroit recalls Beirut port explosion

August 4th, 20210 Lebanese, at home and around the world, commemorated one of the most tragic incidents in the county’s recent history on Wednesday, Aug 4. A year since a powerful explosion at Beirut’s port ripped through its bustling downtown, causing widespread destruction, deaths and injuries, Lebanese are still left without concrete answers...
Michigan Supreme Court allows Detroit charter plan to appear on August 3 ballot Local

Michigan Supreme Court allows Detroit charter plan to appear on August 3 ballot

July 30th, 20210 DETROIT — The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned the decisions of lower courts and ordered a proposed revision of Detroit’s city charter to appear on the August 3 ballot. Usually a charter amendment proceeds to the ballot after earning approval from the governor and is rejected for the ballot if the governor vetoes it, but in...
Understanding your FEMA letter and appeal options Local

Understanding your FEMA letter and appeal options

July 29th, 20210 The following information, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is up-to-date as of July. Survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance following the June severe storms and flooding will receive a letter explaining FEMA’s eligibility decision and the reason for that decision. FEMA decision...
Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy put COVID advances in jeopardy Health

Delta variant and vaccine hesitancy put COVID advances in jeopardy

July 22nd, 20210 The U.S. is now seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, as the highly-contagious Delta variant driving infections among those unvaccinated across the country, especially in areas where vaccination rates remain relatively low. Johns Hopkins University tallies show the average number of daily COVID cases in the U.S. has gone up 66 percent...
Attainable housing critical to growing economic opportunity  Local

Attainable housing critical to growing economic opportunity 

July 20th, 20211 — The following article was contributed by Michele Wildman, senior vice president at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). When it comes to economic development, topics around jobs and private investment often dominate the conversation – and there is no doubt they are a crucial driver of growth and talent...
Senate includes Child Tax Credit monthly payment extension in budget deal U.S.A

Senate includes Child Tax Credit monthly payment extension in budget deal

July 14th, 20210 Local leaders are encouraging working families to watch for advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child beginning Thursday, July 15 through December. The credit has been lauded by the Biden administration and Democrats as one of the key provisions to aid working class families, as part of the...
Drive-in movie event highlights need for foster parents in Wayne County Local

Drive-in movie event highlights need for foster parents in Wayne County

July 7th, 20210 DETROIT — A drive-in movie night in Detroit organized by state health and county officials will highlight the need for foster parents in Wayne County. Wayne County residents can enjoy a night at the movies while finding out how they can become foster parents during an event on Friday night, July 9. The Michigan Department of...
Wayne County hit with intense flooding, state of emergency declared Local

Wayne County hit with intense flooding, state of emergency declared

June 26th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY —Flooding after extended rainfall has prompted Governor Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in Wayne County. The declaration allows the state to address threats to public health and safety related to the heavy rainfall, which resulted in widespread flooding, power outages, flooded roadways, stranded motorists,...
Unemployment offices open to appointments June 30; scheduling now open COMMUNITY

Unemployment offices open to appointments June 30; scheduling now open

June 25th, 20210 LANSING — The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is now offering in-person unemployment insurance services by appointment only at 12 local unemployment offices, beginning June 30. Michiganders can now go online to start scheduling appointments. Each appointment slot is 15 minutes and may be scheduled up to a week in advance....
Let’s talk about mental health in our community Letters to the Editor

Let’s talk about mental health in our community

June 20th, 20211 A letter to The Arab American News: Do you think our leaders in Dearborn have done enough to promote mental health within our community? Every single one of us know at least one person struggling with depression, anxiety or other types of mental health problems. Why is it that we as a community turn away from the one issue that is...
Back to normal: Michigan to lift capacity limits, mask requirements on June 22 Health

Back to normal: Michigan to lift capacity limits, mask requirements on June 22

June 17th, 20210 LANSING — on Thursday, Governor Whitmer announced an early end to all COVID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings and masking. Beginning June 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor settings will increase to 100 percent and the state will no longer require residents to wear a face mask. Whitmer had originally announced a plan to lift...
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