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City of Dearborn: New garage ordinance in effect to promote public safety and welfare
DEARBORN – The City of Dearborn, with an eye on public safety and the preservation of appealing neighborhoods, on March 4 adopted a new ordinance clarifying the legal use of residential garages.The new law slightly expands the potential uses of garages over the city’s previous ordinance, but still states that the primary...
Fulbright Association hosts cultural tour for international scholars and students in Dearborn
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Saturday, March 22, over 50 participants, many of whom are currently in the U.S. on a fulbright, took a cultural tour in Dearborn hosted by the Michigan Chapter of Fulbright Association.The tourists, ranging from scholars to fellows, traveled to Dearborn from major universities in the state that included the University...
Arab American female leaders deliver moving speeches at ASU gala
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — The University of Michigan-Dearborn's Arab Student Union held its ninth annual “Empowering the Youth” banquet Friday, Mar. 20 at Bint Jebail Cultural Center."I am incredibly proud of the Arab Student Union from all three chapters: University of Michigan-Dearborn, Fordson High School, and Wayne State University,” said...The Iranian threat that never was
If you take politicians and the mainstream media seriously, you believe that Iran wants a nuclear weapon and has relentlessly engaged in covert efforts to build one. Even if you are aware that Iran signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is subject to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections, you may...
Disagreements plague Arab League summit
March 28th, 20140 KUWAIT CITY — Arab leaders, at loggerheads over inter-Arab issues including Egypt and Syria, offered little evidence of progress after a two-day summit in Kuwait focused largely on avoiding further splits.A declaration read out at the end of the summit said that the 22 members of the Arab League would "pledge to work decisively to...
Journalists from United Arab Emirates visit Dearborn
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — As part of the U.S. Dept. of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Visitor Leadership Program, journalists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sharjah Media Corp. visited Henry Ford Community College on Mar. 19.The purpose of this visit was for the UAE delegates to learn about HFCC, its diverse...Disagreements plague Arab League summit
KUWAIT CITY — Arab leaders, at loggerheads over inter-Arab issues including Egypt and Syria, offered little evidence of progress after a two-day summit in Kuwait focused largely on avoiding further splits.A declaration read out at the end of the summit said that the 22 members of the Arab League would "pledge to work decisively to put...
Fordson High School receives several awards at annual Michigan District Key Club Convention
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — The 63rd annual Michigan District Key Club Convention took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan earlier this month. The theme was "The evolution of service." Key Club members, adult advisors and distinguished guests attended a weekend that included workshops, hours of community service and award presentations.Key...Warren resident Nick Hawatmeh runs for state representative
WARREN — This week, Nick Hawatmeh. Nick Hawatmeh announced his candidacy for State Representative for Macomb County’s 25th House District currently held by Rep. Henry Yanez. The district includes parts of Sterling Heights and Warren. “I am running for State Representative to provide Sterling Heights and Warren residents...Need help becoming a U.S. Citizen? Naturalization workshop being offered by New Americans Campaign
CANTON — There is only month left before the citizenship application is extended to 21 pages on May 5. The current application is 10 pages long. Nationally, there are approximately 8.8 million immigrants currently eligible for citizenship. Immigrant rights activists are encouraging people to apply for their citizenship within the...
Leaders hold BRIDGES meeting at LAHC, discuss concerning issues
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, March 26, community leaders and government officials gathered at the Lebanese American Heritage Club to hold the first public BRIDGES meeting of 2014. Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity (BRIDGES) was formed shortly after 9/11, in an effort to gather government agencies and local...
Community holds fundraiser for Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Juliette Kayyem
March 28th, 20140 DEARBORN — Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Juliette Kayyem said her Lebanese American roots are what motivated her to enter the governor’s race, while speaking at a campaign fundraiser at the Arab American Museum in Dearborn, on Monday, March 25.Activists and local officials attended the event, which was organized by...Detroit Demographic Report on foreign born residents
DETROIT — Last week, Global Detroit re-released its demographic report of Metro Detroit’s foreign-born populations. It provides the most comprehensive geographic picture of Metro Detroit’s immigrant groups ever. The 35,076 foreign-born residents of Detroit rank it 138th nationally in the size of its immigrant population. As...Assistant principal charged with felony home invasion; facing counts of stalking and domestic violence
Soueidan.DEARBORN — Dearborn Police arrested Fady Soueidan, 43, of Dearborn Michigan in regards to a home invasion on Hampshire Court Saturday, Mar. 22. It is alleged that Soueidan forced his way into a house, stole a phone and assaulted his wife who had a Personal Protection Order against him. Soueidan is an assistant principal...
Four things that may help you maintain digestive balance
March 27th, 20140 Around this time each year, New Year’s resolutions get lost amidst busy schedules and unexpected obligations. Even if your resolutions are a thing of the past, it’s possible to get back on track by identifying easy to follow changes that don’t require huge alterations in lifestyle. Sherri Shepherd knows a thing or two......
CSG votes down divestment resolution at U of M
March 27th, 20140 ANN ARBOR — After a prolonged debate that lasted until the early hours of Wednesday, March 26, the Central Student Government (CSG) at the University of Michigan voted against the resolution to divest from companies that profit from the Israeli military, after repealing last week's motion to postpone the resolution indefinitely.More...Take steps to prevent type 2 diabetes
LANSING — In support of Diabetes Alert Day on March 25, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is encouraging Michigan residents to take and share the Diabetes Risk Test for the health of themselves and their loved ones. In Michigan, an estimated one out of every 10 Michigan adults have been diagnosed with diabetes (about......
Lebanese parliament approves new cabinet
BEIRUT - Lebanon's parliament gave a newly-formed cabinet a vote of confidence on Thursday, ending almost a year of political deadlock during which the country has been pulled further into the civil war in neighboring Syria.The approval - by 96 of the 101 parliamentarians who attended the vote - was widely expected after the government...Saudi Arabia sentences 28 for backing militants
RIYADH - A Saudi court has jailed 28 men for security offenses including material support to wanted Islamist militants, aiding terrorism and helping young men go to Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan to fight.The conservative kingdom has sentenced thousands of its citizens to prison terms for similar offenses over the past decade.The Saudi...Israel moves forward with plans for 2,269 settler homes
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM - Israel has moved forward plans to build more than 2,000 new housing units in six West Bank settlements, a defense official told AFP Thursday, March 20.Guy Inbar, a spokesman for the defense ministry unit responsible for civilian affairs in the Palestinian territories, said a ministry committee at a hearing last...Middle East sustains appetite for arms
WASHINGTON — The Middle East continues to be one of the world’s most lucrative arms markets, with two Gulf nations – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – taking the lead, according to a new study released Monday, March 16, by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).During 2009-2013, 22 percent......
Muslim couple sue Empire State Building owners for discrimination
NEW YORK - A Muslim couple filed a $5 million lawsuit against the owners of the New York's famed Empire State Building, claiming they were forced to leave as they prayed.Fahad Tirmizi, 32, and his wife Amina, 30, of Long Island, said security guards interrupted their prayers July 2, 2013, and forced them to leave the building, the New...Disney, bringing back those oppressive Arabs!
Amer Zahr.This week, ABC Family picked up a pilot episode of “Alice in Arabia.” ABC Family belongs to the family of networks under the umbrella of the Walt Disney Company. The networks encapsulates the show for us:Alice in Arabia is a high-stakes drama about a rebellious teenage girl who, after tragedy befalls her......
Hamdan’s arrest: Disagreeing with the law is not an excuse to break it
March 21st, 20140 The recent arrest of Mohamad Hamdan, 22, by the FBI on charges of terrorism should serve as a stark reminder for the Arab and Muslim communities that regardless of where we stand politically, we have to be mindful and observant of the United States' laws. Mr. Hamdan is accused of providing material support to Hizbullah after he...Palestine unites us, let’s not forget its cause
Arabs are divided, drifting in disagreement over Syria, Bahrain, Iraq, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, Lebanon and the Gulf. Sectarianism, ideology and politics have turned us against each other. But as divisive conflicts in the Middle East dominate our headlines, little attention has been given to the cause that unites us all: Palestine.The......
