The Arab American News Staff
Author's Posts
Ceasefire announced for Friday, as progressives push against White House stance on Israel
May 20th, 20210 Israel and Hamas announced a ceasefire across the Gaza Strip border as of Friday, the Palestinian Islamist faction and Egyptian state TV said, bringing a potentially tenuous halt to the fiercest fighting in years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said his security cabinet had voted unanimously in favor of a "mutual...
Dems offer resolution blocking $735 million Israel weapons sale, Hamas official predicts ceasefire within days
May 19th, 20210 On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. lawmakers introduced a resolution seeking to block a $735 million sale of precision-guided weapons to Israel, in a response to continuing devastating attacks on Palestinians by Israeli forces. Since the fighting began on May 10, Palestinian health officials say 228 people have been killed in aerial...
Israel destroys AP, Al Jazeera tower; killing of Palestinians continues
May 15th, 20210 GAZA — Israel pounded Gaza, destroying a tower block that housed the AP and Al Jazeera news organizations, and which it said had militant assets, with no sign of an end to almost a week of bombardment from Israel that has killed more than 130 Palestinians in Gaza. The death toll is rising from the worst escalation since 2014 and...
Hamtramck Public Schools to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinic
May 15th, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS) is partnering with Rite Aid to provide vaccinations for individuals 12 and older at the Hamtramck Community Center at 11350 Charest St. this upcoming Thursday. HPS recommends families schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 shot. The clinic is offering the first dose of the Pfizer...
Vaccinations for Dearborn students available May 20 and 21
May 14th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is adding vaccination dates for students next week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the green light on usage of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the 12-15-years-old age range this week. Michigan's health authority told providers late Wednesday that they can proceed...
Michigan to begin vaccinating adolescents 12- to 15-years-old following CDC recommendation
May 12th, 20210 LANSING — Providers in Michigan can now begin vaccinating adolescents to protect them from the COVID-19 vaccine. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Wednesday that providers can begin vaccinating adolescents 12 to 15 years of age, following a vote by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Aiyash, freshman lawmakers, introduce COVID response bill package
May 7th, 20210 LANSING — In an effort to address exacerbated conditions faced by Michiganders since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) and four other Detroit first-term House colleagues introduced a five bill package this week. Aiyash joined Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Helena Scott (D-Highland Park),...
FBI recognizes Michigan Muslim Community Council for COVID service, fostering dialogue
May 2nd, 20210 DETROIT — FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Waters announced on Thursday, April 29, that the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) has received FBI Detroit’s Community Leadership Award for 2020. The field office said the MMCC is a committed member of FBI Detroit’s multicultural engagement council and in that role has...
Pandemic relief funding available to restaurants, bars: Here’s what to know
April 30th, 20210 Restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments across Michigan hard hit by COVID-19 can now apply for funds from the $28.6 billion in federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund direct relief being provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the American Rescue Plan. “Restaurant owners and other food...
Biden marks first 100 days, gives first speech to joint session of Congress
April 30th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Biden marked his first 100 days in office on Thursday, a day after giving his first speech to a joint session of the U.S. Congress. The first 100 days have been marked by significant moves, many to dismantle policies enacted by former President Trump. Significant among those are the delivery of 200...
Well-known Lebanese composer Samir Sfeir believed to be detained in Saudi Arabia for unknown reasons
April 28th, 20210 BEIRUT — Samir Sfeir, a well-known Lebanese music composer, is believed to be detained in Saudi Arabia for unknown reasons, according to local media and international news sources. Sfeir has sung about Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun and is said to be close to the president’s party. He is from Ajaltoun, Lebanon. The Lebanese...
U.S. lifts outdoor mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people
April 27th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — With more than half of all adults in the U.S. now having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. government is allowing fully vaccinated people to safely engage in outdoor activities like walking and gathering without wearing masks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data...
Dingell, Tlaib introduce Arab American Heritage Month resolution in U.S. House
April 26th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the country. "As a strong, proud and unapologetically Arab American...
Syria receives 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
April 23rd, 20210 DAMASCUS — Thanks to a global initiative, Syria received the first 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, U.N. officials announced on Thursday. The doses were delivered through the global COVAX initiative, which has also delivered the badly needed vaccine to Yemen. Another 54,000 vaccines were delivered to the northwest...
Hamtramck man charged in sexual assault of Detroit girl
April 22nd, 20210 DETROIT — According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, a Hamtramck man has been charged with the sexual assault of a young Detroit girl. Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Fsle Saoeh, 38, of Hamtramck, with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree on Tuesday. A fourth degree criminal sexual conduct charge has a......
Michigan city and state income tax filing and payment deadline extended to May 17
April 22nd, 20210 LANSING — To match the federal government extension of tax return filing and payment deadline, Governor Whitmer signed two bills on Wednesday that update state and city income tax filing and payment deadlines. The new federal tax deadline is Monday, May 17. One bill extends the April 15 or April 30 city income tax return or...
Dearborn vaccination center accepting walk-ins through Thursday
April 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — No appointment is needed to get a COVID-19 vaccination shot at Dearborn’s vaccination center Tuesday through Thursday, April 22. The city of Dearborn is informing residents how easy it is for people 18 and older who live in Wayne County to get the shot in a convenient, quick way. Most people are out within 25 minutes,......
No appointment necessary walk-ups accepted at all Wayne County vaccine clinics
April 18th, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — All Wayne County vaccine sites will now accept walk-up COVID-19 vaccinations appointments during regular clinic hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents and workers may still schedule a vaccination appointment with the Wayne County Health Department by calling toll-free 1-866-610-3885. All County sites will accept...
Michigan extends mask requirement to children ages 2 to 4
April 16th, 20210 MICHIGAN - On Friday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) extended its "Gatherings and Mask" epidemic order, which includes expansion of mask requirements to children ages 2 to 4. The order takes effect April 26 and is effective through May 24. The department says implementing the mask rule to children ages...
Former Dearborn employee accused of embezzlement, faces four felony charges
April 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — Cheryl Salwa, a former employee of the city of Dearborn Engineering Division, is facing four felony charges stemming from accusations of embezzlement. The division is part of the city’s Public Works Department. According to information available to The Arab American News, Salwa was accused of embezzlement approximately...
Funeral assistance available to those who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19
April 15th, 20210 DETROIT — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) announced on Thursday that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Michiganders who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19. Tlaib helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan last......
Metro Detroit COVID units 75 to 100 percent full, Beaumont urges residents to take personal steps
April 15th, 20210 One of the state’s biggest hospital networks is warning Michiganders that hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels. Health care workers are now pleading for Michiganders to personally take immediate steps to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Michigan’s COVID-19 surge is the worst in the country, with even...
Biden announces plan to end America’s 20-year military presence in Afghanistan
April 14th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — In an address to the nation on Wednesday, President Biden announced his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11. "It is time to end America’s longest war," he said. "It is time for American troops to come home." By doing so, this will end America’s military involvement in the country on......
Egypt impounds ship that got stuck in Suez Canal, wants $900 million in compensation
April 14th, 20210 EGYPT — An Egyptian court has ordered the Japanese owner of the massive "Ever Given" cargo ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal last month to pay $900 million in compensation for the impact on economic transit it caused. The ship is now impounded and its cargo seized by Egyptian authorities. The authorities say the...
More than 12,000 Michigan employees have alleged COVID hazards at workplaces since last year
April 13th, 20210 LANSING — The state’s occupational health and safety administration has promised to address the spread of the COVID-19 virus in workplaces. The effort is part of the state’s attempt to clamp down on community spread, given that Michigan's latest surge is the worst in the country. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity......
