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U.S., Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement as Hezbollah rejects direct talks and demands unconditional Israeli withdrawal
June 27th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Israel and Lebanon announced Friday that they have signed a framework agreement aimed at ending months of fighting along the Israeli-Lebanese border, marking what officials described as the first step toward a permanent ceasefire and a broader peace agreement. The announcement came as Hezbollah...
AAPAC announces endorsements ahead of Michigan’s August primary election
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — As absentee voting begins on June 25, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has released its list of endorsed candidates for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary election, urging Arab American voters throughout Metro Detroit and across the state to support its endorsed candidates at the polls. AAPAC's endorsement...
Dearborn announces zero-tolerance fireworks enforcement, juvenile curfew ahead of the July 4 holiday
June 27th, 20261 DEARBORN — As Independence Day approaches, the city and the Dearborn Police Department have announced enhanced public safety measures, including a zero-tolerance policy for the illegal or reckless use of fireworks, increased police patrols throughout residential neighborhoods and a temporary nighttime curfew for minors during the...
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians
June 27th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for nearly 1.3 million immigrants from 17 countries currently living and working legally in...
Mike Esseily officially hired as Dearborn Public Schools superintendent
June 27th, 20261 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a three-year contract for Mike Esseily to become the district's next superintendent during its June 22 meeting, officially appointing him to lead Michigan's third-largest school district. Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the contract, with Esseily scheduled to...
Michigan erases $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents
June 27th, 20260 LANSING — In a major effort to ease the financial burden of healthcare costs on Michigan families, the state has eliminated more than $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents, giving thousands of households a fresh financial start after years of struggling with unpaid medical bills. Gov. Whitmer announced that 71,871...
Investigation underway after dialysis patient dies, several others hospitalized following treatments at Novi clinic
June 27th, 20260 NOVI — State health and law enforcement officials are investigating the death of an elderly woman and a series of medical emergencies involving several dialysis patients who received treatment at a DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, prompting the facility's temporary closure and a statewide investigation. The investigation began on...
Arab Americans have invested in America. Why is citizenship becoming more expensive?
June 27th, 20260 Few communities better illustrate the immigrant story than Arab Americans. Across the United States — and especially in Metro Detroit, home to the nation's largest Arab American community — immigrants from Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt and elsewhere across the Middle East and North Africa have built...
Patricia Podzikowski named director of Dearborn public libraries
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — The city has appointed Patricia Podzikowski as the new director of the Dearborn public libraries, officially naming the longtime library professional to the position after several months of serving as interim director. The appointment reflects the city's continued commitment to strengthening its public library system and...
Trump told Netanyahu everybody, including “all the Jews”, is sick of him
June 26th, 20260 Regime Change is a devastating new book from two New York Times reporters; an extraordinary account of American chaos and decline at the hands of a madman and his enablers. Read it and weep. By Martin Pengelly There are shocking headlines to be drawn from Regime Change, the new blockbuster by New York...
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sues City Council over firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani
June 19th, 20261 HAMTRAMCK — Mayor Adam Alharbi has filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking to overturn the Hamtramck City Council’s decision to terminate newly appointed City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, a move that signals an escalating power struggle over governance and decision-making inside City Hall, which is already facing multiple...
Dearborn Heights launches crackdown on construction without permits and on unlicensed contractors
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Amid a construction boom that has transformed Dearborn Heights over the past decade, city officials have announced a major enforcement initiative aimed at curbing building code violations and ensuring that all construction, renovation and home improvement projects comply with legal and safety standards. In a...
Dearborn’s Peace Park becomes World Cup gathering spot for Arab families across Metro Detroit
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN — Peace Park in downtown west Dearborn has been transformed into a lively gathering place for soccer enthusiasts after the city installed a giant outdoor screen broadcasting FIFA World Cup matches, attracting hundreds of fans and families from across Metro Detroit each day. The screenings have become especially popular among...
Oakland County removes “Voices for Palestinians” signs in West Bloomfield following pressure from the local Jewish community
June 19th, 20260 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Less than a week after two “Voices for Palestinians” signs were installed along Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, the Oakland County Road Commission removed the official signs on Sunday in response to pressure from members of the local Jewish American community, citing their proximity to Temple...
Three children rescued from hot vehicle in Redford; mothers arrested on child neglect charges
June 19th, 20260 REDFORD TOWNSHIP — Three young children were rescued from a parked vehicle during last week’s extreme heat wave after being left unattended in a shopping center parking lot while temperatures approached 90 degrees. According to police, the children were discovered inside a vehicle parked at Redford Plaza shortly before 5 p.m. with......
25-year-old charged in fatal shooting of four family members in Livonia
June 19th, 20260 LIVONIA — A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting his parents, his brother and his brother’s girlfriend inside the family home earlier this month has been denied bond as he faces multiple murder charges in one of the city’s most shocking recent crimes. During his arraignment, Gage Wade Pierce was formally charged...
Garden City Hospital’s emergency department undergoes major transformation under Dr. Islam Gomaa
June 19th, 20260 GARDEN CITY — The emergency department at Garden City Hospital is undergoing a significant transformation under a comprehensive medical and administrative vision led by Dr. Islam Gomaa, emergency department director and chair of Garden City Hospital and Westland Hospital, as well as co-chair of the stroke program at Lake Huron Medical......
ICE abandons plan for controversial Romulus Detention Center following legal challenge
June 19th, 20260 ROMULUS — Federal immigration authorities have abandoned plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a large-scale immigration detention center, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, marking a major victory for local residents, elected officials and community activists who had opposed the project for months. Nessel...
U.S.-Iran memorandum opens 60-day window for peace, but Lebanon remains a dangerous test
June 19th, 20260 One hundred and ten days after the failed U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, a historic memorandum of understanding was signed remotely on June 17, between the United States and Iran to end the conflict between the two countries. President Trump signed the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France...
UAW delegates vote to divest union funds from Israel bonds, a victory for pro-Palestinians
June 19th, 20260 DETROIT — Delegates attending the 39th Constitutional Convention of the United Auto Workers voted Thursday to prohibit the union from investing in Israel Bonds, marking a major victory for pro-Palestinian activists within the labor movement and signaling a significant shift in the political direction of one of the nation’s most...
Life in prison without parole for the killer of Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — A Wayne County judge has sentenced Michael Lopez to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said in the line of duty in July 2024. The sentence follows Lopez's conviction last month on charges of first-degree premeditated murder, along with......
UAW endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate Democratic primary
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — With polling showing a tightening race among the three leading Democratic candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed scored a major political victory this week after securing the endorsement of the powerful United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The union announced that its endorsement of...
Trump announces end to Iran war, leaving Israel stunned
June 12th, 20260 WASHINGTON / TEHRAN / BEIRUT — After a week marked by military confrontation and intense diplomacy, President Trump announced what he described as a “great settlement” with Iran, signaling a potential turning point in a conflict that had threatened to engulf the broader Middle East. The announcement followed two nights of military......
Gordie Howe international bridge set to open June 15, linking Detroit and Windsor
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — After years of planning, construction and political hurdles, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is scheduled to open to traffic on June 15, allowing motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Detroit and Windsor through a new cross-border connection between the United States and Canada. The opening...
Simple habits can help extend the life of your smartphone, experts say
June 11th, 20260 As technology companies release new smartphones each year with faster processors, improved cameras and sleek new designs, many consumers feel pressured to upgrade their devices every few years. However, technology experts say proper care and maintenance can significantly extend a smartphone's lifespan, potentially saving users hundreds......
