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Elections

Community activist Samraa “Sam” Luqman announces bid for Dearborn City Council

May 8th, 20210 DEARBORN — Longtime resident and social activist Samraa “Sam“ Luqman is seeking one of seven open seats in this year’s election for Dearborn City Council. “As an active Dearborn resident, I have been advocating for years for my neighborhood of the Southend to be heard,” Luqman said. “To put it simply, I decided to run...

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Aiyash, freshman lawmakers, introduce COVID response bill package

May 7th, 20210 LANSING — In an effort to address exacerbated conditions faced by Michiganders since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) and four other Detroit first-term House colleagues introduced a five bill package this week. Aiyash joined Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Helena Scott (D-Highland Park),...

COMMUNITY

Mike Jaafar promoted to Wayne County undersheriff, first Arab American to hold position

May 7th, 20210 DETROIT — Dearborn native and Fordson High School alum Mike Jaafar was promoted to undersheriff of Wayne County, making him second in command and the first Arab American to be appointed to this position. In his new role, Jaafar will be overseeing both the jails and law enforcement and will be second in command under Wayne County...

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Mike Jaafar promoted to undersheriff of Wayne County

May 4th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — Mike Jaafar has been promoted to undersheriff of Wayne County, making him second in command at the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, under current Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Ray Washington. Jaafar was previously appointed to chief of operations in 2016, following his previous position as deputy chief. Jaafar...

Elections

Khalil Othman announces “Dearborn Residents First” campaign in bid for seat on Dearborn City Council

May 1st, 20210 DEARBORN— In late February, Khalil Othman was among the first of 19 candidates to announce his bid for a seat on the Dearborn City Council. “I can best serve the Council because I come from a problem-solver mindset and experience,” Othman said. “Every single issue we have here, I will be advocating for as a core principle I...

Elections

Kamal Alsawafy announces his candidacy for Dearborn City Council

April 24th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the filing deadline coming to a close, Kamal Alsawafy becomes one of 19 candidates vying for one of seven City Council seats up for grabs. “What makes me a qualified and unique candidate for Dearborn City Council is my diversified and relevant experience,” Alsawafy said. “Dearborn is a great place to call...

Crime

Hamtramck man charged in sexual assault of Detroit girl

April 22nd, 20210 DETROIT — According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, a Hamtramck man has been charged with the sexual assault of a young Detroit girl. Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Fsle Saoeh, 38, of Hamtramck, with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree on Tuesday. A fourth degree criminal sexual conduct charge has a...

Health

Dearborn vaccination center accepting walk-ins through Thursday

April 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — No appointment is needed to get a COVID-19 vaccination shot at Dearborn’s vaccination center Tuesday through Thursday, April 22. The city of Dearborn is informing residents how easy it is for people 18 and older who live in Wayne County to get the shot in a convenient, quick way. Most people are out within 25 minutes,...

Health

No appointment necessary walk-ups accepted at all Wayne County vaccine clinics

April 18th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — All Wayne County vaccine sites will now accept walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations appointments during regular clinic hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents and workers may still schedule a vaccination appointment with the Wayne County Health Department by calling toll-free 1-866-610-3885. All County sites will accept...

COMMUNITY

Metro Detroit Arab community struggles to assess COVID impact due to “White” census classification

April 17th, 20210 Since Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency last March, Dr. Zafar Shamoon, chief of emergency services at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn, has witnessed first-hand the precariously rising cases of COVID-19 in the community. “Dearborn has been hit very hard," Shamoon told The Arab American News. "This is one of the busiest, if...

Health

More mobile vaccine clinics coming to Detroit, Hamtramck; doses at universities

April 8th, 20210 MICHIGAN — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced on Thursday it is expanding its COVID-19 vaccination efforts by increasing mobile vaccine clinics and bringing vaccines to participating vaccines. Starting April 14, expanded mobile clinics in Detroit and Hamtramck will offer vaccine...

Local

Benny Napoleon’s daughter creates foundation in his honor

April 2nd, 20210 DETROIT — The daughter of the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has created a foundation for community advancement in his honor. Napoleon was hospitalized in November due to COVID-19 complications, just days after winning re-election. He had agreed to go on a ventilator, but never recovered. He died on Dec. 17 at...

COMMUNITY

Wayne County Executive Evans commits $5 million to help residents facing home foreclosure

March 26th, 20210 DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans announced that the county will add $5 million to the amount already pledged to fight home foreclosures. The Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community fund have already pledged $15 million to the project. “Keeping people in their homes is the surest way to create a...

Health

A list of COVID-19 vaccine providers in Wayne County

March 25th, 20210 Michigan residents aged 16 and older with disabilities or preexisting conditions are now eligible to receive the vaccine. All residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine beginning April 5. Residents should schedule appointments through their hospital group or other vaccine providers, such as the Ford Field clinic....

COMMUNITY

International exchange student program looking for host families this fall

March 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — In the last year, many international exchange students were unable to come to the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. World Link, an organization that links students from different parts of the world to host families, provided these students with a virtual program linking each student with an American host family and...

Health

Henry Ford performs first known COVID-linked double lung transplant in Michigan

March 17th, 20210 DETROIT — A Wyandotte woman whose lungs were irreparably damaged by COVID-19 and had two months earlier given birth for the first time received what is believed to be Michigan’s first double-lung transplant linked to the virus. Henry Ford Health System performed the procedure on 31-year-old Jackie Dennis, a special education...

Local

DTW gets award for customer satisfaction during pandemic

March 1st, 20210 DETROIT — The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has been recognized for customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Airports Council International (ACI). The ACI rewarded the DTW with the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport by Size and Region. The award is one of the highest honors in...

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Whitmer visits Garden City Hospital, observes vaccination efforts

February 25th, 20210 GARDEN CITY — Governor Whitmer traveled to a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Garden City to observe firsthand the collaboration between the hospital and Wayne County to vaccinate eligible residents. The clinic is located in the hospital’s Medical Office Building, 6255 Inkster Road, with services Monday-Friday, during...

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Nessel’s office charges two for threats made to officials, including Stabenow

February 23rd, 20210 LANSING – Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday. Daniel Thompson, 62, formerly of Gregory and now living in Harrison, is charged with three counts of...

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Tuition-free community college degrees offered to more Michigan adults

February 2nd, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan legislature and Governor Whitmer have launch a $30 million program to cover tuition costs for adults seeking associate's degrees or a skills certificates at their community college. The program makes 4.1 million Michiganders who are 25-year-old and older and do not have a college degree eligible to earn a...

Health

Wayne County has received fewer doses than less-populated counties

January 31st, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans met with state officials and Governor Whitmer’s staff to discuss a problem with equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Wayne County, one of the epicenters of the virus in the state, has been receiving fewer doses of the vaccines than less populous counties. County officials...

COMMUNITY

Community agency continues ramped-up food distribution efforts

January 29th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A community agency’s ramped-up efforts to bring much needed food and resources to those in need shows just how economically damaging the COVID-19 pandemic has been to Metro Detroit families. The Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency has partnered with Wayne County to fill in the gaps for county residents...

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Biden seeks to overcome vaccine shortage with ambitious plan

January 21st, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — After kicking off his first day as president with a slate of executive actions, President Biden turned his attention to boosting supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine with an ambitious plan. Biden signed 10 executive orders as expected on Thursday. These ramp up the purchase and distribution of the vaccine, with...

Health

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,...

COMMUNITY

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...

Health

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...

Health

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,...

COMMUNITY

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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