Dearborn Heights launches crackdown on construction without permits and on unlicensed contractors
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Amid a construction boom that has transformed Dearborn Heights over the past decade, city officials have announced a major enforcement initiative aimed at curbing building code violations and ensuring that all construction, renovation and home improvement projects comply with legal and safety standards. In a...
Dearborn’s Peace Park becomes World Cup gathering spot for Arab families across Metro Detroit
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN — Peace Park in downtown west Dearborn has been transformed into a lively gathering place for soccer enthusiasts after the city installed a giant outdoor screen broadcasting FIFA World Cup matches, attracting hundreds of fans and families from across Metro Detroit each day. The screenings have become especially popular among...
Oakland County removes “Voices for Palestinians” signs in West Bloomfield following pressure from the local Jewish community
June 19th, 20260 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Less than a week after two “Voices for Palestinians” signs were installed along Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, the Oakland County Road Commission removed the official signs on Sunday in response to pressure from members of the local Jewish American community, citing their proximity to Temple...
“Wall of Tears” memorial honoring Gaza’s children opens in Dearborn
June 12th, 20260 DEARBORN — Community members, elected officials, faith leaders and activists gathered at Dearborn PEACE Park East on June 11 for the opening of the “Wall of Tears”, a large-scale public art installation created by American artist Phil Buehler that memorializes thousands of Palestinian children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7,...
Hundreds gather for grand opening of the Imam Al-Hasanain mosque and Islamic Institute of America’s new campus in Dearborn Heights
June 12th, 20263 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hundreds of community members, religious leaders, elected officials and dignitaries gathered in Dearborn Heights earlier this month to celebrate the grand opening of the new headquarters of the Islamic Institute of America (IIOA) and the inauguration of the Imam Al-Hasanain Mosque, a $16 million project that...
Dearborn, Dearborn Heights question Census estimates after reported loss of more Than 6,700 residents
June 5th, 20260 DEARBORN / DEARBORN HEIGHTS — If official figures are accurate, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights have collectively lost more than 6,700 residents over the past five years. But for officials in the neighboring cities — home to the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the country — those numbers appear far removed from...
SNAP cuts threaten food security in vulnerable communities, new data show
June 4th, 20260 By Sunita Sohrabji During a period marked by soaring food prices, more than 3 million people have lost access to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP — over the past 10 months. An additional 1 million more are expected to lose the critical food safety net over the next six months as new work requirements...
More than 10,000 Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers in Dearborn as Christian clergy form human chain of solidarity
May 29th, 20260 DEARBORN — While most mosques and Islamic centers throughout the Dearborn area held multiple Eid al-Adha prayer services to accommodate large crowds of worshipers, more than 10,000 Muslims gathered Wednesday morning on the grounds of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn for a large outdoor Eid prayer held under the...
Wayne County treasurer urges property owners to file claims for surplus foreclosure auction proceeds
May 29th, 20260 DETROIT — Wayne County officials are urging residents whose properties were foreclosed for unpaid taxes in 2026 to take immediate action if they wish to claim any surplus funds generated from future auction sales of those properties. According to information released by the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, individuals who owned or...
Dearborn Heights unveils schedule for 2026 Spirit Festival
May 29th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Thursday, the city announced the official schedule for the 2026 Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival, which will take place June 10–14 at the Canfield Community Center. Sponsored by J&T Crova Towing, the annual event continues its tradition as one of the city’s premier summer celebrations, bringing together...
Silent march in Dearborn honors victims of Israeli aggression on Lebanon, with disappointment over low turnout
May 29th, 20260 DEARBORN — As the right-wing extremist Israeli government continues its military aggression in southern Lebanon, killing more than 3,200 people, injuring more than 10,000 and destroying thousands of homes and vital infrastructure, more than 200 Lebanese Americans marched silently through Dearborn on Wednesday following Eid al-Adha...
Detroit area religious, political and civil rights leaders condemn San Diego mosque attack amid rising Islamophobia
May 22nd, 20261 DETROIT — Religious, political and civil rights leaders across Metro Detroit strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Islamic Center of San Diego earlier this week, describing the incident as another alarming sign of escalating Islamophobia and politically fueled anti-Muslim hatred in the United States. At the same time,...
Security guard hailed as hero after sacrificing his life to stop deadly attack on San Diego Islamic center
May 22nd, 20260 SAN DIEGO — In what authorities fear could have become a horrific massacre targeting dozens of Muslim children in Southern California, a deadly hate-driven attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego left five people dead Monday morning, including a security guard who sacrificed his life protecting students at the center’s Islamic...
From Lebanon to Team USA: Michigan coach Bilal Hussein qualifies for FootGolf World Cup
May 22nd, 20260 Lebanese American athlete Bilal Hussein to represent Team USA in FootGolf World Cup ANN ARBOR — On a quiet summer morning at a public park, Bilal Hussein was simply looking for a way to clear his mind after years of pressure and emotional exhaustion in the world of soccer coaching. He never imagined that one casual kick of a soccer...
The ACRL appoints Houda Berri-Harajli as executive director amid growing civil rights challenges
May 22nd, 20260 DETROIT — The Arab American Civil Rights League has officially appointed Houda Berri-Harajli as its new executive director, marking a major leadership transition for one of the nation’s most prominent Arab American civil rights organizations. The appointment comes at a critical moment for Arab American and Muslim communities across......
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...
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......
Palestinian American families face threats after cultural night incident at Beverly Elementary School
May 8th, 20260 BIRMINGHAM — Two Arab American families in Oakland County say they have faced ongoing harassment and threats after officials from the school district attended by their children publicly described their conduct as “discriminatory” and “anti-Semitic” following their participation in a school cultural event. The families, both of...
From Dearborn roots to national impact: ACCESS celebrates 55 years
May 1st, 20260 DETROIT – Under the theme “From the Neighborhood to the Nation”, ACCESS celebrated the 55th anniversary of its founding on the evening of April 24 with a large gala dinner at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The event drew more than 1,500 guests, including high-ranking government officials, local leaders and...
Leadership shake-up at ADC national office sparks legal battle and internal turmoil
May 1st, 20260 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is facing a deepening internal crisis, raising urgent questions about the dramatic recent shake-up that included the dismissal of National Executive Director Abed Ayoub and National Board Member Dr. Ed Hasan and whether these actions are tied to profound disputes...
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...
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......
Destruction of southern Lebanon’s villages breaks hearts of Dearborn expatriates: “We will return and rebuild with stone and memory”
April 24th, 20260 The Lebanese community in the Dearborn area — particularly those from southern Lebanon, who make up one of the largest segments of the diaspora in Michigan — is living in a constant state of anxiety and anticipation over the fate of their hometowns and villages amid long-standing Israeli ambitions they have witnessed for decades. As...
ACRL announces unprecedented federal class-action lawsuit against the U.S. government over destruction of Lebanese American property abroad
April 24th, 20260 DEARBORN — In what organizers described as the first lawsuit of its kind in the United States, the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) announced during a large press conference held Monday at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn its intention to file a federal class-action lawsuit against the U.S. government on behalf of......
