Briana Gasorski
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Tafelski, Parrelly, Dabaja all endorse Abdullah Hammoud for mayor
September 29th, 20211 DEARBORN — As the election nears, State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) has secured several more endorsements for his campaign to become the city's next mayor. Hammoud's former competitors in the primary election, Tom Tafelski, Jim Parrelly and Council President Susan Dabaja, all have announced their support for him. “Tom...
No quorum for Dearborn Heights City Council meeting, Council members accused of “protesting”
September 29th, 20211 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With only three members of the City Council attending the Council meeting, there was no quorum and the meeting was forced to be adjourned. The Council meeting lasted only 12 and a half minutes as only Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell, Councilman Mo Baydoun and Councilman Bob Constan were in...
Dearborn’s Andiamo restaurant equipment to be auctioned off
September 29th, 20210 DEARBORN — After closing their doors in February due to COVID-19, the new owners of Andiamo are holding an auction. The restaurant had been a staple of the community for more than 17 years before closing, citing a nearly $3 million loss during the frequent statewide shut downs. The property was purchased for $2.6 million and the...
Detroit Councilman pleads guilty in bribery charge
September 29th, 20210 DETROIT — Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has pleaded guilty to accepting more than $35,000 to influence towing contracts. The plea comes two months after Spivey, 47, was indicted on the charge. Spivey entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit bribery on Tuesday and will leave his seat on the City Council. He could...
Dearborn Heights officials are taking out the trash, seeking new waste removal bids
September 29th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With residents becoming increasingly frustrated over the service being provided by GFL, the city is stepping into action. Ever since the June flooding that impacted more than 1,500 residents, GFL has not been performing well and some residents have even reported it taking days or even weeks for their yard waste,...
Federal judge tosses out female genital mutilation case
September 28th, 20210 DETROIT — A federal judge has tossed out the case against a Metro Detroit area doctor facing charges for female genital mutilation (FGM). Dr. Jumana Nagarwala was the first person in the nation to face charges for FGM. FGM is described in many ways, including as a partial or total removal of the clitoris for nonmedical...
Police given access to security cameras in Dearborn Public Schools
September 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — After a unanimous vote by the City Council, Dearborn police will now have access to security cameras in the Dearborn Public Schools. The decision will allow police to access livestream feeds of some of the security cameras installed on Dearborn Public Schools’ property, but only in the case of a medical or police...
Dearborn Historical Museum hosting annual Beer Festival
September 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — Craft beer enthusiasts, Halloween lovers, and supporters of Dearborn history are invited to the eighth annual Beer Festival. The Halloween-themed event hosted by the Dearborn Historical Museum will take place in the parking lot of the historic Commandant’s Quarters at 21950 Michigan Ave. on Friday Oct. 8 from 6 p.m....
ACCESS to host Arab Health Summit
September 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — ACCESS will be hosting the ninth annual Arab Health Summit, “Advancing Health Equity for Women", virtually from Oct. 19 through Oct. 21. The conference is centered around discussions on health rights, public health research, community engagement and more, with speakers and attendees representing the United States and...
Livonia resident dies during struggle with Dearborn Police
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — A 38-year-old Livonia resident died last week during a struggle with Dearborn police officers who were responding to a call. On Thursday, Sept. 23 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Falcon Inn located at 25125 Michigan Ave. The report was that someone had been yelling, “call the police”...
Former treasurer and finance director running for a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Despite retiring from the city of Dearborn as the treasurer and finance director after 26 years of service, Jim O’Connor still wants to serve the city in other ways. O’Connor is one of 22 candidates running for nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission. He grew up in Dearborn and went on to graduate from Edsel...
Library Commissioner Mansour Sharha seeks a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Mansour Sharha, who is currently serving as a Library Commissioner, is campaigning to earn one of nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission. Sharha, a husband and father of four, has lived in Dearborn for more than 17 years with his family and is an activist, leader and mentor to young professional groups, including...
State Rep. Jewell Jones removed from all committees, no word on his future in the legislature
September 24th, 20210 LANSING — State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was recently removed from all legislative committees due to his ongoing legal battles in Livingston County. Jones had been charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated,...
Wayne County reaches national vaccination rate milestone
September 22nd, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — As of Sept. 21, 70 percent of Wayne County residents, excluding Detroit, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The 70 percent goal was set by President Biden and is seen by health officials as a crucial step toward getting a vast majority of residents vaccinated. Wayne County is only the sixth...
Hammoud announces $70 million secured to rebuild Miller Bridge and Miller Road
September 22nd, 20210 LANSING — The budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives for historic investments in the economy, child care and infrastructure includes $70 million to rebuild the Miller-Rotunda Bridge and Miller Road. State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), who is also a mayoral candidate, said this announcement is a......
Taylor student brings loaded gun to school, threatens officer
September 22nd, 20210 TAYLOR — A 15-year-old Taylor High School student brought a loaded gun to school and threatened to shoot the school security officer, according to police. The student had brought the gun in a fanny pack and the gun reportedly had the serial numbers filed off of it. Officers were called to the high school Wednesday morning, Sept....
James White officially confirmed as Detroit police chief
September 22nd, 20210 DETROIT — In a unanimous vote, the Detroit City Council officially confirmed the appointment of James White as Detroit’s 43rd police chief. White is a 24-year veteran with the department and previously served as assistant chief from 2012 until 2020 and is also a licensed mental health counselor. He said he is committed to looking......
Kym Worthy pleading for more staff
September 22nd, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — With all types of business owners statewide struggling to find adequate staff, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is no different. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said that she is losing staff to other jobs and cannot compete with higher starting salaries elsewhere and has even asked retired assistant...Home invasion suspect in custody
September 22nd, 20210 DEARBORN — At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, a male suspect forced his way into an occupied residence in the 14000 block of Lanson Street. After assaulting the resident, the suspect fled the scene. Dearborn police located a person of interest nearby and that person is in custody. The preliminary investigation reveals...
Gov. Whitmer and legislature come together on bipartisan budget
September 21st, 20210 LANSING — Governor Whitmer and the state legislature have come together on a bipartisan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2022, which begins Oct. 1. The general fund budget will total $11.8 billion and when combined with the school aid budget of $17 billion ($2 billion from federal sources), the full budget will provide $26.8...
13 Michigan schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools, two in Dearborn
September 21st, 20210 DEARBORN — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, 13 in Michigan and two in Dearborn. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The schools honored in Dearborn are......
City of Dearborn hiring election workers
September 21st, 20210 DEARBORN — City Clerk George Darany is now accepting applications for election inspectors to help work the Nov. 2 municipal general election. Applicants for the position must be registered voters in the state of Michigan, but students who are 16 or 17-years-old may also serve as election inspectors. “Election inspectors are...
Wayne County announces emergency rental assistance program
September 21st, 20211 WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has announced the creation of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA). The program is geared towards assisting residents facing housing insecurity and/or possible eviction due to the pandemic. The ERA is scheduled to launch on Sept. 27. “Like most of us, I was hoping......
Traffic Commission member Gail Walls looking to earn a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — Having experience on one city commission already, Gail Walls is looking to bring her experience to the Charter Revision Commission. Walls, who has lived in Dearborn for the past 33 years, has worked and raised her family in the city. She has worked for Ford Motor Company for 34 years in purchasing as a buyer and a...
First responders given Council citations for heroism in 2020 active shooter incident
September 17th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Six police officers and two dispatchers were recognized at the Dearborn Heights City Council meeting for their actions in a 2020 active shooter situation. On Aug. 29, 2020, Dearborn Heights police responded to calls of a man on a balcony at the Cherry Hill apartment complex waving a rifle around. Upon arrival,......
