Briana Gasorski
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Teamsters endorse Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn mayor
April 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud has earned another big endorsement in his run for Dearborn mayor in this upcoming election. In a post on Facebook, Hammoud announced that the Teamsters have decided to endorse him. “We are excited to share that we have earned the endorsement of the Teamsters — Locals 283, 337 and...University of Michigan-Dearborn announces COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirement for fall semester
April 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — The University of Michigan-Dearborn announced its plan to return to campus for the fall semester, which requires vaccines and testing. The university is planning to have most classes taught fully in-person or hybrid fashion and a return of on-campus student support services, co-curricular activities and campus...Henry Ford College’s Coach Chris Shepard named Coach of the Year for third time
April 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — Chris Shepard, head coach of the Henry Ford College (HFC) men’s basketball team, was named Coach of the Year for the third time. He was named by his peers in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). Shepard began coaching at HFC during the 2017-18 season and in his first year, he led the team to...City clerk accepting nominating petitions for a Charter Commission
April 26th, 20210 DEARBORN — In addition to narrowing down their mayor and Council selections, voters will have another big decision in the Aug. 3 primary elections. Whether the community wants to revise the City Charter or not will be put before voters. If voters decide that the charter should be revised, a Charter Commission will be established...Dearborn student takes social media by storm with Rubik’s Cube art
April 24th, 20210 DEARBORN — A local 12-year-old boy is using Rubik’s Cubes to display his creativity and is taking multiple social media platforms by storm. Mohamed Charara, a student at Unis Middle School, started collecting Rubik’s Cubes a year ago. “I once saw a video of someone doing it and I wanted to try it,” Charara said....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...Seven candidates file for Dearborn mayor; 18 for City Council; no challenger for City Clerk
April 23rd, 20211 - Ali "Barber Al" Alhashemi withdrew from the race. There are now 18 candidates for the seven city council seats. DEARBORN — While candidates had until April 23 to withdraw their names from the race, an unofficial list has been announced in Dearborn. The primary election is scheduled for August 3. With the retirement of...Three candidates running for Dearborn Heights mayor; eight for City Council
April 23rd, 20210 -Robert Constan withdrew from running for treasurer. Lisa Hicks-Clayton will now run unopposed for the treasurer position. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With partial and full terms on the ballot for the 2021 elections, all candidates had until April 23 to withdraw from the race. The partial terms are for mayor, ending on Dec. 31, city...Fire department recognized for years of support to the Salvation Army
April 23rd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After nearly a decade of support, the Dearborn Heights Fire Department is being recognized for its support of the Salvation Army. The department first started working with the Salvation Army in 2012 when firefighters began ringing bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign and have been volunteering every year...D7 Superintendent responds to social media comments
April 23rd, 20212 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With students spending more and more time online, D7’s superintendent is addressing social media concerns and comments with students. Layla Cruz, a ninth grader at Annapolis High School, said that she was recently called out of class to discuss her own social media comments. “I had gotten called down to...Michigan House votes to subpoena former Health Director Robert Gordon over departure
April 22nd, 20210 LANSING — A State House committee has authorized its chair to subpoena the state’s former health director and require him to testify regarding his resignation. The Michigan House Oversight Committee voted 6-3 to give it the power to subpoena former Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon to...University of Michigan poll says youth sports not properly enforcing COVID-19 protocols
April 22nd, 20210 ANN ARBOR — A poll conducted by the University of Michigan found that 25 percent of parents in the U.S. say their children or teens participated in fall and winter sports. While most of the parents ranked their child’s sports organization highly for communicating safety protocols, one in four rated their child’s team or...D7 seeking bond approval on special election, May 4
April 22nd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The D7 School Board hosted a town hall event to notify residents about the purpose of the special election on May 4 for a bond approval. The bond would be for $6.4 million and go directly to school enhancements. “On May 4th there is a special election that is only for this bond proposal,” Superintendent...D7 superintendent addresses COVID in the district
April 21st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — During reports from the superintendent, the D7 School Board heard the state of the district with the rising COVID-19 cases. “We are about a week and a half past spring break and, as we expected, following spring break when students were at home for that week, we had assumed we would come back to a rise in cases...Dearborn Heights offering a free vaccination clinic on April 25
April 21st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In the continued fight against COVID-19, the city of Dearborn Heights will be offering a free vaccination clinic on April 25. The city will be offering the Moderna vaccine at the Berwyn Senior Center to anyone interested. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is open to residents of all......
Free student robotics and mechanical engineering fest scheduled for Friday, April 23
April 21st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local middle and high school robotics and engineering clubs, teams and other students interested are invited to a Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Fest. The event is free on Friday, April 23 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Hype Athletics at 23302 West Warren. The event is a cooperative effort between the city...Derek Chauvin found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd
April 20th, 20210 MINNEAPOLIS — Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd last May. The 12 jurors found Chauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's death on May 25. Floyd died after Chauvin had knelt on his neck...Police Officers Association of Dearborn endorses Susan Dabaja for mayor
April 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — City Council President Susan Dabaja has earned a much sought after endorsement from the Police Officers Association of Dearborn (POAD). Three other candidates sought the endorsement for mayor from the POAD. POAD President Bill Anhut said Dabaja was the right choice. “The Police Officers Association of Dearborn...Dearborn Heights seeking businesses to advertise for its newsletter
April 17th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The spring and summer issue of the Dearborn Heights Today Newsletter is in the early stages of development and looking for advertisements. The newsletter will be mailed to nearly 24,500 homes and businesses throughout Dearborn Heights in May and will also be available on the city's website. The city is looking......
Dearborn residents to offer free brake light repairs
April 17th, 20210 DEARBORN — Volunteers with the activist group Accountability for Dearborn (A4D) will offer free brake light check ups on Saturday, April 17. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. motorists can have their brake and headlights assessed and replaced at Accountability for Dearborn’s Free Brake Light Repair Clinic in the parking lot of the...Dearborn Heights Mayor appoints new comptroller and ordinance director
April 17th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Even more changes have been made in City Hall over recent weeks, including a new comptroller and a new ordinance and animal control director. After the sudden departure of former comptroller Chuck Bonza, Mayor Bill Bazzi appointed Badri Jawad to the role. Jawad graduated from Fordson High School and has a......
Charges announced against State Rep. Jewell Jones
April 16th, 20211 LANSING - State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was arraigned on charges brought forth after a vehicle incident in Livingston County on April 6. According to several reports, Jones was so confrontational after drunkenly driving his vehicle into a ditch on I-96, that state troopers had to use a taser and pepper spray on him. The...Local realtor announces candidacy for Dearborn Heights City Council
April 16th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hassan Ahmad, a resident for more than 15 years and a real estate broker with Re/Max Leading Edge is running for City Council. After moving to Dearborn Heights, Ahmad met his wife and had a daughter and two sons, who attend school in the city. “Being the proud product of this city, I have come to know the......