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Feds release millions of vaccine doses to Michigan, other states

January 12th, 20210 LANSING - Millions of previously held-up doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine have been released to Michigan and other states. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that they will grant a request from Governor Whitmer and eight other governors and release the millions of doses of the safe,...

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Wayne County seniors can get COVID vaccines at area hospitals

January 11th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY - Wayne County residents aged 65 and older can now get COVID-19 vaccines at local hospitals, county officials said on Monday. The plan is part of an overall move by the state to accelerate vaccine distribution beyond health care workers by adding people over 65 and some essential workers like teachers, as more of the...

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4,700 frontliners to get second COVID vaccine dose at Henry Ford

January 5th, 20210 DETROIT — Priority vaccinations for healthcare workers continue this week, with thousands of frontline healthcare workers at Henry Ford Health System branches receiving their second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines in the coming days. Henry Ford prioritizes vaccinations based on employees' role and risk for exposure as well as their...

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State distributes 3.5 million free masks, cases surpass 500,000

January 4th, 20210 MICHIGAN — As the state surpassed 500,000 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus, Michigan’s health department is distributing 3.5 million free masks as part of its Mask Up, Mask Right campaign. Free KN95 masks provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be distributed by community organizations,...

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Public health advisor talks vaccine myths and fact

December 19th, 20200 DEARBORN — The state of Michigan began immunizations against the COVID-19 virus on Monday, as quantities of the new Pfizer vaccine began reaching sites across the country this week. By Wednesday night, 1,078 vaccines had been administered to Michigan’s health care workers who are at high risk of contraction due to their routine...

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COVID-19 vaccines arrive at Michigan hospitals, Wayne County

December 18th, 20200 MICHIGAN — The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived at various Michigan hospitals this week, as immunization began in hard-hit epicenters of the pandemic in places like Wayne County. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun joined several frontline health care workers at...

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Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies of COVID-19

December 17th, 20200 DETROIT — Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has lost his battle with COVID-19. He was 65. Napoleon had been on a ventilator since late November. "He was a beloved, iconic and respected law enforcement official. He was progressive and he was old school," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. "He was tough and he had a heart of...

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Wayne County Cares program to help at least 12,000 county residents

December 16th, 20200 DETROIT — While the application period has closed for the Wayne County Cares Program, there was a record number of applicants to receive $500 cash grants. The program was announced last week by Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans to assist workers and small businesses most impacted by COVID-19. “This pandemic has been...

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Only two weeks left to apply for tuition-free college

December 15th, 20201 MICHIGAN — The application deadline for the tuition-free pandemic program "Futures for Frontliners" is fast approaching. The application deadline is Dec. 31. The program lets frontline workers apply for free college tuition towards an associate's degree or industry-recognized skills certificate at community college, even if they...

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Wayne County anticipates delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in few days

December 10th, 20200 DETROIT — With panelists giving the green light on the use of the Pfizer vaccine, Wayne County is anticipating delivery of the first round of COVID-19 vaccines. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said that it’s currently unknown how many vaccines the county will be given: “Wayne County is working closely with the state of...

Elections

Benson and family get harassed at home by pro-Trump group

December 7th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — A group of protesters appeared outside Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's home on Saturday night to intimidate her and her family about Joe Biden's win in the Nov. 3 election in the state. The protesters gathered to shout typical pro-Trump election slogans like "Stop the Steal", as Benson and her family had...

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Virtual learning and COVID-19: Paving children’s path to academic success during pandemic

December 4th, 20200 The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of most U.S. schools in the spring, and the rise of virtual learning changed the institution of education for students, teachers and families. For its part, online learning has provided an opportunity for many families to physically distance, as it provided means for students to have...

Elections

Michigan secretary of state releases rejected ballot data

December 3rd, 20200 LANSING — Data of rejected ballots from the Nov. 3 general elections shows more wrongfully cast votes were rejected for a variety of reasons in that election than the August primary. Ballots can be rejected for several reasons. For example, when no signature is provided by the voter, or when the signature doesn’t match records or...

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John James concedes to Gary Peters over pleasant Twitter message

November 25th, 20200 MICHIGAN — After initially refusing to do so, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James conceded to Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) in a tweeted video. James, who was born in Detroit and is an Iraq War veteran, had promoted unsubstantiated allegations of deliberate voter suppression and deception after the Nov. 3 election, continuing...

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In a 3-0 vote, Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies election results

November 23rd, 20200 LANSING — After more than three hours of public comments and discussion, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers certified the statewide results of the Nov 3. general elections in Michigan. Norman Shinkle, a Republican member, abstained from voting. This is a developing story and will be updated As of 6 p.m. ET, the board is...

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Hamtramck Freedom Village begins resettling refugees

November 20th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK - A unique refugee resettlement program in Hamtramck that has seen support from a variety of partners, including a Dearborn church, began operations this year. The Hamtramck Freedom Village broke ground last year, using funds from a federal grant awarded to Wayne County to provide temporary accommodation and services to...

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Wayne County Board of Canvassers certifies election results after initial deadlock

November 17th, 20200 WAYNE COUNTY — A source at the Michigan Secretary of State has informed The Arab American News that Wayne County has now certified its elections results, after two Republicans on the county's Board of Canvassers changed their earlier decision not to do so. Earlier Tuesday evening, the Wayne County Board of Canvassers was not able...

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1,100 pages of Michigan election documents submitted per legally problematic legislative subpoena

November 17th, 20200 LANSING — Another legal challenge to Michigan elections this week meant Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was forced to hand over 1,100 pages of election-related documents due to a wide-ranging legislative subpoena. The subpoena was issued by the Senate and House Oversight committees, as part of an ongoing challenge by the Trump...

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Muslim orgs say Muslim vote impactful for Biden victory in Michigan, elsewhere

November 6th, 20200 MICHIGAN — Emgage Action, a Muslim civic advocacy organization, said Wednesday that it celebrated a high Muslim American voter turnout in Michigan, and that turnout was instrumental to former Vice President Joe Biden's victory in the state. According to the Emgage analyes, more than 81,000 Muslim American early and absentee votes...

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Free COVID-19 testing in Lincoln Park this weekend

October 20th, 20200 LINCOLN PARK — The Wayne County Public Health Division, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, will host free drive-through COVID-19 testing Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park Middle School on 2800 Lafayette Street in Lincoln Park. Tests will be administered by Michigan...

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Analysis ranks Michigan as top state for bridging COVID racial disparities

October 16th, 20200 LANSING — A Politico analysis of responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. by various state governments shows certain states stand out in their approaches to public health, mass unemployment and school reopenings. Politico reporters looked at the states' responses by consulting various health researchers, academic experts and...

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Ballot language approved for recall of Hamtramck Councilman Ian Perrotta

October 9th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — The Wayne County Election Commission has approved ballot language for a proposal to recall Hamtramck City Councilman Ian Perrotta. The proposal, spearheaded by Councilman Mohammed Hassan, seeks to recall Perrotta for angry outbursts, most recently directed at a city employee. Perrotta has been censured by the Hamtramck...

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Wayne County issues emergency order, amplifying COVID orders made prior to Supreme Court ruling

October 9th, 20200 DETROIT – Wayne County issued a new Emergency Public Health Order that clarifies and amplifies the COVID-19 orders issued by the state of Michigan. County Executive Warren C. Evans said the order carries forward the public health safety precautions implemented by Governor Whitmer in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A copy...

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MI health department’s new order says gatherings still restricted, face masks required

October 5th, 20200 LANSING — Michigan main health authority has stepped into the ring, now that the state’s Supreme Court has deemed all of Governor Whitmer’s COVID-19 related executive orders since the April extension of the state of emergency unconstitutional. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon has...

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Free COVID-19 testing in Dearborn Heights on Oct 10-11

October 4th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - The Wayne County Public Health Division and The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are continuing to host weekend drive-through COVID-19 testing. Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said that testing will continue for the rest of the year. “The Wayne County Public Division will continue to...

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Free COVID-19 weekend drive-through testing coming to Taylor

September 23rd, 20200 TAYLOR – The Wayne County Public Health Division, with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), continues its weekend drive-through testing, this time in the city of Taylor. The testing is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Taylor Sportsplex located...

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Hamtramck Council petition aims to recall Councilman Ian Perrotta

September 22nd, 20202 HAMTRAMCK — Almost a month after censuring Councilman Ian Perrotta, some Hamtramck Council members are now taking steps to remove him from office. A press release put out by Councilman Mohammed Hassan says six current and former Hamtramck City Council members are joining "community leaders and residents" to recall the two-term...

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Tlaib, Dingell respond to Amazon calling the police on their visit to Romulus facility

September 15th, 20200 ROMULUS — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) responded this week to an incident at the Amazon fulfillment center in Romulus, where the company called the police on them while they waited to inspect the facility for COVID-19 safety. The pair had been invited to look at conditions at the center by...

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