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Sovereignty, Palestine and power vacuum: The urgent need for a united Arab initiative
May 22nd, 20260 President Trump's state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy as a global superpower. That acknowledgment does not need to be articulated in a formal statement; it can be clearly read in the subtext of diplomatic behavior, global perception and shifting media...
LAHC honors outstanding students and Michigan leaders during 43rd annual gala in Dearborn
May 22nd, 20260 DEARBORN — In a moving display of unity and solidarity, hundreds of attendees at the 43rd annual gala of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC) raised small candles distributed across the ballroom of The Henry, Autograph Collection, illuminating the darkened hall in a symbolic reflection of the organization’s message of...
GLP-1s can help people shed the pounds, but tennis can keep them fit for life
May 22nd, 20260 Nearly 1 in 8 Americans have turned to GLP-1s to shed pounds. For many, these drugs offer a powerful starting point to trimming their waistlines — but not a complete path to long-term health. Lasting health isn't defined by the scale. Sustainable improvements come from building healthier lifestyles over time — especially regular...
Dearborn celebrates completion of façade renovations at Al Ameer and Cedarland along Warren Avenue corridor
May 22nd, 20260 DEARBORN — As part of the city’s ongoing effort to revitalize and beautify storefronts along East Warren Avenue, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud joined elected officials and community partners last week to celebrate the completion of major exterior renovations at two of the corridor’s recognizable businesses, Al Ameer Restaurant and...
Quran burning attempts by extremist agitator trigger outrage in Hamtramck and Dearborn
May 15th, 20262 DEARBORN/HAMTRAMCK — Once again, far-right activist Jake Lang appeared in the Detroit area last week as part of his continuing efforts to incite hostility against Muslim Americans and provoke local communities through repeated attempts to burn copies of the Holy Quran. The visits by the Jewish-born right-wing activist to Dearborn and...
Iran holds ground as U.S.-China talks yield few breakthroughs
May 15th, 20260 Against the backdrop of President Trump’s visit to China, the Middle East remained trapped in a temporary status quo, with Iran still caught in a state of neither war nor peace with the United States, while resistance forces in southern Lebanon continued targeting invading Israeli troops using fiber-optic drones, whose documented...
Dearborn Police launch free summer traffic safety program for teens
May 15th, 20260 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department announced the launch of a series of free and intensive traffic safety training courses for youth during the upcoming summer season, in a move aimed at equipping teenagers and new drivers with essential skills to promote public safety. The initiative comes as part of the department’s ongoing...
Dearborn Schools apologize after serving pork to Muslim students
May 15th, 20260 DEARBORN — The revelation that pork was served to students at O.L. Smith Middle School in Dearborn sparked angry reactions among Muslim parents, despite an apology from the school district and assurances that the unintentional mistake would not happen again. Dearborn Public Schools is considered one of the first school districts in...
Michigan senate race reflects broader Democratic split on Israel
May 15th, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid growing internal divisions over U.S. policy toward Israel, Democratic primary elections in Michigan and across the United States are witnessing escalating political debate over the role of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, commonly known as AIPAC, in financing campaigns for candidates supportive of...
Mystery $5.3 million ad campaign boosts Haley Stevens in heated Michigan Senate primary
May 15th, 20260 DETROIT — Amid an increasingly fierce Democratic primary battle for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens received more than $5 million in mysterious outside support last week aimed at boosting her standing against her Democratic rivals Abdul El-Sayed and State Senator Mallory McMorrow less than three months...
DEARBORN PUBLIC NOTICE
May 9th, 20260 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DEARBORN 2026–2030 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN & FY 2026–2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE The City of Dearborn announces the availability of its 2026–2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan for public review and comment. These documents assess...
Maysam Alie-Bazzi named chief deputy superintendent of Michigan schools
May 8th, 20260 DEARBORN — Veteran Dearborn educator Maysam Alie-Bazzi has been selected to serve as chief deputy superintendent for the Michigan Department of Education, marking another major milestone for Arab American representation in Michigan’s educational leadership. Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko announced that he has...
Michigan Democrats demand independent audit claiming convention voting irregularities
May 8th, 20260 LANSING — Three Democratic officials in Michigan, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, are calling for an independent audit of the results from the Michigan Democratic Party nomination convention held in Detroit on April 19, where thousands of delegates used a mobile phone application to vote on party nominees for various offices in...
Dearborn announces finalists for annual “Innovation Night” entrepreneur competition
May 7th, 20260 DEARBORN — Last week, on the eve of the launch of the annual “Dearborn Expo” business development event, the city announced the names of the local businesses selected as finalists in its second annual entrepreneur competition, “Innovation Night.” The public event will take place May 12 at the Ford Community & Performing...
Stevens, El-Sayed and McMorrow in tight Michigan Senate primary
May 1st, 20260 DETROIT – The race for one of Michigan’s two seats in the United States Senate has emerged as a key battleground in the fight for control of the chamber, which allocates two senators to each state. In addition to Michigan’s status as a swing state, the decision by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not to seek re-election has opened the......
Strait of Hormuz tightens the noose on Trump; will he resume the war on Iran?
May 1st, 20260 The language of war has once again overtaken all other discourse in the escalating U.S.–Iran confrontation, as President Trump renewed his call for Tehran to “surrender” after reviewing newly proposed military options targeting the Islamic Republic. This comes as Iranian forces continue to maintain effective control over the Strait...
High pollen levels worsen spring allergies across Metro Detroit
May 1st, 20260 DETROIT — If your spring allergies suddenly feel worse, you’re not imagining it. Pollen levels across the Detroit area have surged to “high”, in line with much of the eastern half of the United States. The primary driver behind this seasonal spike is tree pollen — particularly from poplar, elm and birch trees. This is peak......
Five laws and standards that require the U.S. cut off weapons to Israel
May 1st, 20260 By Prem Thakker A new memo circulating on Capitol Hill details why the U.S. is obligated to cut weapons to Israel – even if Israel wants to buy them with its own money. A memo is circulating in Congress detailing five laws and international standards that obligate the United States to stop sending or selling weapons to...
Breakfast, sleep and exercise boost mental resilience, researchers find
May 1st, 20260 DETROIT — Scientists say psychological resilience — often described as composure under pressure, is the ability to think clearly and adapt calmly when facing stressful or anxiety-inducing situations that may overwhelm others. A team of researchers in the United States recently conducted a study examining the factors that help...
Illuminated stop signs installed to improve safety in Dearborn Heights
May 1st, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – Nearly four years after a tragic accident that claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle home, the city began installing 250 illuminated stop signs on Monday. The rollout started at the intersection of Pardee and Annapolis Streets, where the fatal crash occurred on...
Dearborn residents invited to volunteer for park maintenance
May 1st, 20260 DEARBORN – The city has urged residents to participate in its annual “Adopt-A-Park” program, encouraging individuals, families and local organizations to invest their time and sense of community pride in maintaining neighborhood parks and shared outdoor spaces. In a statement, the city said volunteers will help keep parks clean......
High-speed pursuit leads to Ferndale crash, suspect faces multiple charges
May 1st, 20260 FERNDALE — An Arab American man from Garden City is facing a potential prison sentence of more than five years after allegedly fleeing police during a high-speed chase that ended when his vehicle crashed into a Verizon store in Ferndale on the evening of Friday, April 24. Emad Rehman, 26, is charged with third-degree fleeing and...
Jury convicts Michael Lopez in fatal shooting of Melvindale officer Mohamed Said
May 1st, 20260 DETROIT — On Tuesday, a jury in Wayne County Circuit Court convicted Michael Lopez in the fatal shooting of Mohamed Said, a corporal with the Melvindale Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on July 21, 2024. The jury found Lopez, 45, guilty on all 12 counts related to the killing of Said, who was 26-years-old when he......
Dearborn School Board to vote Monday on new superintendent
May 1st, 20260 DEARBORN – The Dearborn Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 4, to vote on selecting a new superintendent for the Dearborn Public Schools from among two finalists: Mike Esseily, executive director of special populations in the district, and Moussa Hamka, assistant superintendent of human resources for Grosse...
Temporary suspension of short-term rentals in Birmingham
May 1st, 20260 BIRMINGHAM – The City Commission approved a temporary measure last week to suspend short-term residential rentals through platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo following a shooting incident at a party held in a rented home. The party, which took place on the evening of April 11 at a residence on Lincoln Street near Adams Road, had been......
