Body of Dearborn man Hussein Hassoun recovered from Lake Erie after two day search
August 15th, 20250 MONROE – Authorities in Monroe County have recovered the body of 23-year-old Hussein Afif Hassoun, an Arab American man from Dearborn, nearly 40 hours after he drowned in Lake Erie on Sunday evening. Hassoun disappeared in the lake’s depths after jumping into the water from a boat off the shore of Sterling State Park in Frenchtown...
The ACC names Odie Fakhouri CEO, ushering in a bold new era of inclusive leadership and community impact
August 1st, 20250 TROY — The America's Community Council (ACC) — one of Michigan’s most trusted and comprehensive humanitarian organizations, serving multicultural and underserved communities for almost five decades— has announced the appointment of Odie Fakhouri as its new chief executive officer, effective October 1. The appointment followed a...
10 drown in Michigan holiday tragedy, including Arab American toddler from Dearborn
July 11th, 20250 The July Fourth holiday weekend in the Great Lakes State was marked by a series of tragic drowning incidents that claimed the lives of 10 individuals whose bodies were recovered from lakes and private pools across the state. Among the victims was an Arab American child from Dearborn who drowned in Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. In two...
Dearborn honors former Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, names senior housing facility after her
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN – On Thursday, in a heartfelt gesture reflecting deep appreciation for the first Arab American and Muslim elected to the Dearborn City Council, the city officially renamed one of its public buildings after former City Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, during a ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders in the city...
Dearborn Police Department enforces zero-tolerance fireworks policy over July 4 holiday, arrests 48 and issues 310 citations
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN — To mark the U.S. Independence Day, Dearborn Police carried out a large-scale enforcement campaign over three days to uphold fireworks regulations and ensure safety and peace across city neighborhoods. The Dearborn Police Department reported that the initiative led to the arrest of 48 individuals and the issuance of 310...
Animal Control removes 20+ dogs from a home
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Ordinance and Animal Control Department recently removed approximately 20 dogs from a home on Fleming Street. On Wednesday, July 2, the department executed a search warrant following a police matter involving the killing of a dog which had resulted in a case of animal cruelty/killing/torturing...
Dearborn Heights Councilman Hassan Ahmad seeks re-election
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having been first elected in 2020, Councilman Hassan Ahmad is hoping to retain his seat on the City Council. The proud husband and father of three children has been a resident for nearly 20 years. “This city has become more than just a place I live in,” he said. “It’s home.” Ahmad has an...
Business owner Hussein Anani puts his name in Dearborn Heights mayoral race
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Resident and small business owner Hussein Anani has decided to run for mayor. With experience leading teams, managing budgets and delivering results, Anani said he has a commitment to practical leadership. “I understand how a failure of leadership can hurt real people’s lives,” he said. “Flooded...
Denise Malinowski-Maxwell makes second bid for mayor: Dearborn Heights is the place I call home
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Councilwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell is vying for the mayoral seat for a second time. Malinowski-Maxwell served as City Council chairwoman from 2018 until the late Mayor Daniel Paletko’s death in December 2020, when she became mayor pro-tem until the appointment of Bill Bazzi in early 2021. She went on to run...
Lisa Hicks-Clayton seeking re-election as treasurer
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having served on the City Council for nine years before becoming treasurer in 2020, Lisa Hicks-Clayton is looking to retain her position. Hicks-Clayton is a 20 year resident of the city and sponsored a vicious dog ordinance and tethering ban during her time on the Council as well as co-writing an ordinance...
Mahdi Baydoun vying for Treasurer seat
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As the Deputy Comptroller and a resident of more than 25 years, Mahdi Baydoun is running for treasurer. Baydoun is the son of Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun, a prominent figure in the community. “I follow in my father’s footsteps of community service and working for the greater good,” he said. “I pride...
Lena Arzouni seeks Dearborn Heights mayoral seat
June 20th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local resident Lena Arzouni has put her name on the ballot as a mayoral candidate in the upcoming local elections. Arzouni, who has lived in the city for more than 20 years and raised her family here, has a degree in business management and has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years. She credits it...
Councilwoman Nancy Bryer seeks re-election this fall
June 20th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With election time fast approaching, Councilwoman Nancy Bryer is hoping to retain her seat on the council. Bryer was elected in 2021 and seeks to serve another four-year term. Having earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Tacoma Community College in Washington State, she previously served as...
Community celebrates Judge Mariam Bazzi’s historic elevation to the Michigan Court of Appeals
June 20th, 20250 DEARBORN — Before a large gathering of local officials and community leaders, the Bint Jebail Cultural Club in Dearborn hosted an honorary celebration on Wednesday for Judge Mariam Saad Bazzi, recently appointed to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Bazzi, originally from the southern Lebanese city of Bint Jbeil, made history in May as the...
Dearborn Police warn against illegal fireworks use during Independence Day celebrations
June 19th, 20251 DEARBORN – On Tuesday, Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin issued a public safety message warning about the dangers of fireworks during upcoming Independence Day celebrations on July 4, highlighting stricter security measures and legal penalties, including fines for parents whose children violate fireworks laws. In a video message that......
Dearborn summer packed with community events: Local market, entertainment festival and outdoor movies
June 19th, 20250 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn is hosting dozens of community events this summer, scheduled across weekends through late August. The lineup includes a summer market, outdoor movie screenings and the annual Dearborn Homecoming entertainment festival, which will take place August 1 to 3. According to city officials, the planned...
Arab American Civil Rights League celebrates its founding and confronts today’s challenges: “We remain committed to achieving justice”
June 6th, 20250 DEARBORN – Under the theme “Fight for Justice” the Arab-American Civil Rights League (ACRL) held its 13th Annual Gala at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, drawing a large crowd that included public officials, civil rights activists and representatives from numerous communities across Metro Detroit,......
Dearborn Heights police chief pledges full cooperation with investigation of alleged sexual assault charges against former sergeant
May 7th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Police officials were recently made aware of an incident that led to an officer sharing information regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred between 2021 and 2022 at the Dearborn Heights Police Headquarters. The accused individual has not been employed by the department since 2023. Police Chief Ahmed...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Neighbors drive development at Brightmoor’s Eliza Howell Park
May 2nd, 20250 By Carole Hawke This past October, Brightmoor resident Marlin Franklin went camping in a unique spot– right in his own Detroit neighborhood at Eliza Howell Park. Accompanying him were his son and two grandchildren, and this was their first camping trip. Franklin, who is the digital manager for Brilliant Detroit and a Boy Scout...
Major General Hassan Ezzat Choucair reaffirms Lebanon’s stability despite regional unrest, urges diaspora to visit homeland
April 25th, 20250 “Lebanon is secure, resilient and open to its people”: Major General Hassan Ezzat Choucair emphasizes stability and reform in visit to MichiganThe director general of Lebanese General Security calls on the diaspora to return this summer, highlights cross-border security cooperation, modernization efforts and the evolving role of...
Gov. Whitmer elevates Judge Mariam Saad Bazzi to Court of Appeals, making her the state’s first Arab and Muslim appellate judge
April 25th, 20250 LANSING / DEARBORN – In a historic first for Michigan’s judicial system, Governor Whitmer appointed Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Mariam Saad Bazzi to the Michigan Court of Appeals- First District, making her the first Arab and Muslim American to serve on the appellate court in the state’s history. The historic appointment......
Lebanese general security chief visits Metro Detroit: Honored with warm reception and community tribute
April 25th, 20250 DEARBORN – The visit of Major General Hassan Ezzat Choucair, director general of Lebanese General Security, to the Detroit area last week was met with great enthusiasm. The trip, which spanned more than five days, included official meetings and community events that reflected the Lebanese American community’s deep appreciation for...
Student crackdown intensifies: Mahmoud Khalil’s case takes alarming turn as federal lawsuit filed in Michigan
April 18th, 20250 A sweeping federal crackdown on international students has intensified, with the U.S. government canceling the visas of approximately 1,000 current and recent foreign graduates from American universities. Among them is Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil, a legal U.S. resident and Columbia University graduate, whose potential deportation......
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Side seniors better equipped to age in place with home repair grants and education
April 18th, 20250 By Allison Torres Burtka Seniors in Detroit often face challenges maintaining older homes. The nonprofit organization U SNAP BAC (which stands for United Streets Networking And Planning: Building A Community), on Detroit’s East Side, created a program to help with home repairs and to address needs that it often sees among the...
American Muslim imams urge President Trump to stop the war on Gaza
April 18th, 20250 DETROIT – In an emotionally and morally charged open letter, the "Coalition of Imams for Supporting Trump for President" made a heartfelt plea to President Trump, urging him to take a decisive ethical and political stance on the worsening humanitarian tragedy in Gaza due to Israel's ongoing assault on the......
