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Thousands of protesters gather in Washington D.C., calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
January 19th, 20240 WASHINGTON D.C. — 400,000 protesters gathered in Washington D.C. on Saturday, January 13, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Standing in solidarity with Palestinians, their efforts were taken to the nation's capital. The American Muslim Task Force for Palestine and various other groups organized the protest at Freedom Plaza. This...Dearborn Police seek assistance identifying individuals involved in a suspicious violent encounter
January 17th, 20240 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police are looking into a potentially dangerous interaction that occurred on Sunday, January 14 at the intersection of Culver and Glover Streets at approximately 2:10 p.m. The incident was captured on a local security camera. The recording depicts the driver of a black Ford F-150 blocking the path of a red...American rabbis hold protest calling for ceasefire during United Nations General Assembly in New York
January 12th, 20240 NEW YORK — A group of American Rabbis and rabbinical students organized a protest during a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, January 9, urging a ceasefire in Gaza. The group was also asking that President Biden's administration stop vetoing various resolutions that would end the violence...Attorney General Nessel warns residents about USPS scam during the holiday season
December 22nd, 20230 LANSING – Many people are using the mail to send gifts to loved ones during the holidays. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages purporting to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS) this holiday season. “Hundreds of millions of packages are shipped each...FBI and DHS report increased threats to Jewish institutions and synagogues
December 22nd, 20230 The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were made aware of a significant number of email hoax bomb threats to Jewish institutions and synagogues across the United States. More than 30 of the 56 FBI field offices are investigating these threats and pursuing those responsible for violations of multiple federal laws. At this...FBI and DHS release threats of violence public service announcement
December 15th, 20230 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public service announcement regarding potential threats across the nation from various actors during the upcoming winter season. This announcement comes following the continued violence between Israel and Hamas. The FBI warns of the...Dearborn Police seek assistance identifying individuals involved in attempted armed robbery
December 12th, 20230 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is requesting the public’s help identifying five individuals suspected of attempting an armed robbery at a Dearborn storefront on Friday, December 8. Dearborn Police officers responded to a 911 call at the 5000 block of Schaefer for an attempted robbery after five males entered a T-Mobile...Suspect pleads not guilty after shooting three college students of Palestinian descent
December 1st, 20230 BURLINGTON, VT — A suspect has been arrested following the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vermont. The students were seriously injured following the shooting. Authorities are investigating it as a potential hate crime, according to reports. The shooting occurred last Saturday evening...Turkish Airlines broadens U.S. presence with launch of 13th U.S. gateway in Detroit
November 10th, 20230 On the heels of Turkish Airlines’ 90th anniversary, the leading global airline continues to expand its U.S. network with the opening of its 13th U.S. gateway in Detroit. Beginning November 15, Turkish Airlines will introduce flights from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), connecting travelers in the Midwest region to Türkiye’s...Alarayshi family back home after being stuck in war-torn Gaza
November 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — Zakaria and Laila Alarayshi, the couple from Livonia who were stuck in war-torn Gaza for a month, have made it back home. They shared their experience of being in Gaza as the conflict ensued. The couple spoke at a press conference at the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) offices in Dearborn on Wednesday, where...Attorney Ben Crump to represent Hanan Shahin, mother of 6-year-old Palestinian who was fatally stabbed
November 3rd, 20230 WASHINGTON D.C. — Ben Crump, civil rights and personal injury attorney, is set to represent Hanan Shahin, mother of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the 6-year-old Palestinian boy fatally stabbed 26 times by his 71-year old landlord, Joseph M. Czuba, in Plainfield Township, Illinois, near Chicago. The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)...State Rep. Alabas Farhat introduces bill to keep kids safe from vapes
October 27th, 20230 LANSING — State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) has introduced House Bill 5198 to combat the use of illegal disposable vape products disguised as everyday items, such as highlighters and ink pens. These products, manufactured overseas and sold illegally in Michigan, have gained attention recently for their rising popularity among...Ceasefire Now Resolution urges support for an end to violence in Israel and Occupied Palestine
October 22nd, 20230 WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Reps Cori Bush (D-MO), Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), André Carson (D-IN), Summer Lee (D-PA) and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), alongside Representatives Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN),......
Jewish American activists hold sit-in in the U.S. Capitol, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
October 20th, 20230 WASHINGTON D.C. — Jewish American activists held a sit-in in the U.S. Capitol to call for a ceasefire amidst ongoing violence in Gaza on Wednesday, October 18. The group Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) has organized this sit-in demanding U.S. lawmakers step in and stipulate a ceasefire from an already-drafted resolution. To display...Dearborn residents march in protest of the genocide against Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces
October 20th, 20230 Protesters in Dearborn condemn Israeli bombing of the Baptist Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, killing more than 500 DEARBORN — As the brutal Israeli attack on Palestinians in Gaza continues, thousands walked on Wednesday in Dearborn in an effort to spread love, support and rally in support of Gazans and for a free......
Statement regarding an arrest made by the Dearborn Police following online threat
October 13th, 20230 DEARBORN – The following statement is attributed to Dearborn Chief of Police Issa Shahin: “On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Dearborn Police became aware of a credible threat made on social media proposing acts of violence against Palestinian American residents in Dearborn. Upon receiving a copy of the post from an anonymous tip,...Henry Ford College Hosts Women Leaders in Government Conference on Oct. 26, featuring Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
October 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — Henry Ford College (HFC) will host a public Women Leaders in Government Conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Forfa Auditorium on the First Floor of the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L) on the main campus. The conference will feature leading women...Wayne County announces “Fall in Love with Wayne County” photo contest
October 6th, 20230 WAYNE COUNTY – Are you ready to Fall in Love with Wayne County? Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans has announced the kickoff of a photo contest designed to highlight the autumn season and celebrate the change of colors. Through Oct. 31, residents are encouraged to submit photos capturing the fall colors emerging across Wayne County...Mayor Hammoud announces partnership with Google, ACCESS to offer free career training and advancement for Dearborn residents
September 29th, 20230 DEARBORN – Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud announced a partnership with ACCESS and Google to connect 500 Dearborn residents with Google Career Certificates training and help job-seekers land good-paying, high-demand jobs in growing fields at no cost. “This partnership will provide our residents with the tools and resources they need to......
Governor Whitmer signs final bill in package protecting children, officially banning child marriage in Michigan
September 29th, 20230 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed the final bill in a package of legislation to protect minors in Michigan by raising the minimum age of consent for marriage to 18-years-old. The package builds on previous legislation the governor signed earlier this year and makes Michigan the 10th state in the country to ban child...Three suspects charged in connection with fatal shooting of Hassan Salame
September 29th, 20230 DEARBORN – On September 22, Lindsay Thurmond and Quenton Goston were arraigned in the 19th District Court in front of Judge Mark W. Somers on charges of homicide, felony murder and murder first degree premeditated. Goston was also charged with habitual offender, fourth offense and Thurmond received an additional charge of habitual......
Wayne County Airport Authority auctioning off surplus vehicles and equipment
September 16th, 20230 The Wayne County Airport Authority is set to auction off surplus vehicles and equipment on September 16. WHAT: The Wayne County Airport Authority will offer surplus vehicles and equipment for public auction through the Greater Detroit Auto Auction. WHEN: The live auction starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 16. Items for bid...Detroit Auto Show’s AutoMobili-D showcase returns
September 16th, 20230 DETROIT – The AutoMobili-D technology showcase (AMD), now in its eighth year, will be bigger than ever, occupying 85,000 sq. ft. on the main show floor in Hall D. The expanded exhibit area will feature an innovative cross section of 53 mobility and technology displays as well as 150 startups in the Plug and Play Detroit......