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Michigan COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, testing expanded COMMUNITY

Michigan COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline, testing expanded

May 26th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan announced a new online tool that displays data, in graphical form, for COVID-19 cases, deaths and tests by economic region. The state said the website, https://www.mistartmap.info, shows regional trends, providing a snapshot of how much of the virus is in a community and whether it is increasing or...
Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson passes away COMMUNITY

Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson passes away

May 17th, 20201 WYANDOTTE — Wyandotte's city government announced the passing of Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson today. "The city of Wyandotte is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mayor, Joe Peterson," the city government posted on its Facebook page. "Mayor Peterson served the city in numerous capacities for many years and his love for...
Former Democratic State Senator Morris Hood III dies of COVID-19 COMMUNITY

Former Democratic State Senator Morris Hood III dies of COVID-19

May 12th, 20200 DETROIT — Detroit Democrat and former State Senator Morris Hood III passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with COVID-19, just short of his 55th birthday.  Colleagues and friends grieved the death of the long-time Democratic political figure. Hood represented the Third District encompassing northwest Detroit, Dearborn and...
Wayne County announces $3 million in relief for residents COMMUNITY

Wayne County announces $3 million in relief for residents

May 6th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — Eligible Wayne County residents who have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in their county can now look for rent, mortgage and utility relief, among other forms of assistance, through a brand new program. With Wayne County residents facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne...
Exclusive: Medical exec Dr. Khaldun says lifting stay-home measures will be a “gradual process” and will likely extend beyond April 30 COMMUNITY

Exclusive: Medical exec Dr. Khaldun says lifting stay-home measures will be a “gradual process” and will likely extend beyond April 30

April 13th, 20200 DEARBORN - The Arab American News spoke to Dr. Joneigh Khaldun on Monday morning about the state of COVID-19 in Michigan. Khaldun is the chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Many in the state may now be familiar with Khaldun, who joins Governor...
HFC provides life-saving ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals Health

HFC provides life-saving ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals

April 6th, 20200 DEARBORN — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Henry Ford College of Health and Human Services has provided medical equipment and supplies to area hospitals, including five life-saving ventilators.  For its part, local hospitals and health systems are being stretched to their limits to provide life-saving care to people...
First COVID-19 related death reported in Michigan COMMUNITY

First COVID-19 related death reported in Michigan

March 18th, 20200 DEARBORN — A Beaumont Health patient, a man in his 50s who tested positive for COVID-19 and had other underlying medical conditions, passed away early this morning at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County. “Our medical team went to extraordinary efforts to care for this patient and we are deeply saddened by his passing and...
Wayne County issues FAQ for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) COMMUNITY

Wayne County issues FAQ for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 11th, 20200 Wayne County has issued the following FAQ bulletin following the confirmed case of COVID-19: What is 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?  COVID-19 is caused by a new respiratory virus in the coronaviruses family. This family of viruses is common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats and...
Dearborn listed among most polluted cities in the U.S. Local

Dearborn listed among most polluted cities in the U.S.

February 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — An air quality report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined the counties in Michigan that have the highest levels of air pollution, and the Metro Detroit area was identified as one of them.  Since the Clean Air Act was passed, the air pollution in the U.S. improved remarkably. In spite of that,...
Warren Evans praises “self-made” mogul Bloomberg at Detroit rally COMMUNITY

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...
Benson announces Zaineb A. Hussein as deputy chief of staff COMMUNITY

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...
Zenna Faraj Elhasan appointed to Michigan Civil Rights Commission COMMUNITY

Zenna Faraj Elhasan appointed to Michigan Civil Rights Commission

December 21st, 20190 LANSING — Governor Whitmer announced several new commission appointments on Wednesday, including one for former Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) Vice President Zenna Faraj Elhasan. She will be serving as a commissioner on The Michigan Civil Rights Commission beginning in January. Elhasan and her family are...
Refugee resettlement project finds home in Hamtramck COMMUNITY

Refugee resettlement project finds home in Hamtramck

September 23rd, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – The city of Hamtramck is expected to see three new two-family homes as part of a refugee resettlement project. The project, dubbed Freedom Village, will provide refugees affordable transitional housing. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2020. Wayne County will utilize funds from...
Billions needed to fix roads and bridges in Wayne County Local

Billions needed to fix roads and bridges in Wayne County

May 31st, 20190 DETROIT— Within the next 10 years, Wayne County needs to invest more than $3 billion for 90 percent of the infrastructure to be brought to better conditions. Wayne County public roads and bridges comprise the largest and oldest local public infrastructure system in the state of Michigan, impacting one of the most significant...
Dearborn and Wayne County offer free household hazardous waste disposal days COMMUNITY

Dearborn and Wayne County offer free household hazardous waste disposal days

May 20th, 20190 DEARBORN - Starting on May 11, a series of free household hazardous waste collection days will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in many Wayne County locations. Multiple drop-off options are available. Wayne County collection events are offered at the following locations: May 11 at Henry Ford College, August 10 at the Westland Shopping...
Dearborn Police warn residents against credit/debit card skimmers COMMUNITY

Dearborn Police warn residents against credit/debit card skimmers

May 20th, 20190 DEARBORN —During a press conference on Thursday, May 16, Dearborn Police advised residents to give any card reader a good look before using their credit or debit card. Community members and Dearborn Police and city officials were present at the Dearborn Administrative Center for the press conference. The Dearborn Police...
Dearborn Police Report: Crime is down by 13.9 percent COMMUNITY

Dearborn Police Report: Crime is down by 13.9 percent

May 17th, 20190 DEARBORN — On Thursday, May 16, the Dearborn Police Department held a press conference to address crime updates and issues in the city. The conference focused on arrests of full-scale organized fraud involving ATM “skimming”, robberies, hit and run accidents and more. Fraud and ATM skimmer The Dearborn Police Department,...
Gov. Whitmer, Wayne County executive declare state of emergency over flooding COMMUNITY

Gov. Whitmer, Wayne County executive declare state of emergency over flooding

May 3rd, 20190 DETROIT – Gov. Whitmer and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans declared a state of emergency at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, following widespread flooding and damage to approximately 3,000 homes in the county.  “I want to commend the first responders, volunteers and residents who have pulled together to respond to the devastation caused...
Skeletal remains found in a wooded area in Dearborn COMMUNITY

Skeletal remains found in a wooded area in Dearborn

April 26th, 20190 DEARBORN - On Tuesday, April 23, the Dearborn Police Department was notified by CSX Transportation that possible human remains had been located in a wooded area near Michigan Avenue and Miller Road. A search by officers confirmed that the remains were human.  The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office responded for testing...
Statistics show accident risks for motorcycle riders COMMUNITY

Statistics show accident risks for motorcycle riders

April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN— Last week, all major news outlets in the area reported on the fatal motorcycle accident of 22-year-old Fadel AlGhazali on Warren Ave. on March 23. In August 2016, 19-year-old Mohamad Hazimi was killed in a motorcycle crash on westbound Warren Ave after a Jeep made an illegal U-turn. A motorcycle accident claimed the...
Volunteer of the Year recipients urge support for Meals on Wheels COMMUNITY

Volunteer of the Year recipients urge support for Meals on Wheels

November 17th, 20180 DEARBORN – Barbara and Bob Hayes have volunteered four days a week for the past four years delivering and packaging meals for Wayne County’s Meals on Wheels program. Barbara Hayes was a nursing school student when she got her first close-up look at the Meals on Wheels program and the positive impact it has on homebound...
Manufacturing Day offers pathway to the future for Wayne County youth Opinions

Manufacturing Day offers pathway to the future for Wayne County youth

October 5th, 20180 One of the most important things we as adults can do for our youth is to provide them the opportunity to do at least as well as we have done, and preferably better. Every parent wants that for their child. It’s the promise we all wish we could make. The opportunity to obtain meaningful and productive employment is central to that...
Free Household Hazardous Waste Day for Dearborn residents COMMUNITY

Free Household Hazardous Waste Day for Dearborn residents

July 14th, 20180 DEARBORN– A free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Detroit City Airport. It is open to all Wayne County residents. Residents can safely dispose of hazardous items like household paints and stains, floor care items, furniture polish, bathroom cleaners and garden chemicals,...
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