‘Life in the Terror Decade’ editors: Detroit Arab community growing despite challenges
DEARBORN — Life in the past decade has been difficult for millions in America and internationally since September 11, 2001, but despite challenges faced through discrimination, guilt by association and constant verbal attacks from conservative politicians, the Arab American and American Muslim communities in Detroit are thriving and...
CIA apologizes, resubmits ads to The Arab American News
September 24th, 20110 The CIA abruptly yanked all its advertisements two weeks ago from The Arab American News because it ran a widely-published Associated Press story that said the intelligence agency was helping the NYPD spy on American Muslims.DEARBORN — The CIA has apologized to the The Arab American News and resubmitted its...Michigan anti-shari’a style bill still pending, “ex-terrorist” speaks at Capitol
LANSING — House Bill 4769, which was introduced by Michigan State Rep. Dave Agema (R-Grandville) and prohibits "foreign law" from being used in Michigan courts or administrative agencies, is still pending according to a representative from Agema's office.According to Mark Kasvin of the office, the bill, which was co-sponsored by more...
‘Beyond the Wall’: Detroit art exhibit shows real life in Palestine
September 24th, 20110 DETROIT — The struggle for peace in Palestine is often seen at the forefront of the news both locally and internationally, but few in America have seen dehumanizing conditions on the ground for the natives due to the Israeli occupation, checkpoints and massive walls. "(We hope) this exhibition will bring the realities of this...
Border Patrol action at local church criticized by religious leaders
September 23rd, 20110 DETROIT — There are several complaints about Border Patrol agents profiling ethnic communities in Detroit, but one particular incident is receiving widespread attention because it occurred at a church. Father Tom Sepulveda of St. Anne’s in Detroit said that Border Patrol operations during Mass at the mostly Hispanic church...
Dearborn Fresh Supermarket to offer one-stop shopping for local families
September 23rd, 20110 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is one of the best places to buy meat, produce, flowers and more in metro Detroit, but the goal of brothers Dr. Fouad Turfah and Kamal Turfah for their newest business is to combine all that and more into a brand new shopping experience for local families. The exterior of the new Dearborn...ACLU files lawsuit against anti-begging law in Michigan
DETROIT — The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit last week against a state law prohibiting panhandling in public areas.Attorney General Bill Schuette, Grand Rapids Chief of Police Kevin Belk and officer Gregory Bauer are named as defendants. A person found "begging in a public place" is deemed "disorderly" according to the...Pharmacists encouraging disposal of old drugs
LANSING — Michigan pharmacists are encouraging more people to clean out their medicine cabinets according to local reports. Pharmacies are continuing to push of their "drug disposal" program with the goal of eliminating old, out-of-date and unused prescription drugs that are being abused by teenagers and others in larger numbers. More...Detroit in line for first patent office outside Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill signed by U.S. President Barack Obama at the end of last week could allow Detroit to receive the U.S.' first patent office outside of the nation's capital. Detroit was selected as the site last year but budget concerns led to postponement. The legislation is intended to speed up patent approvals and...Noor International Academy opens in Sterling Heights
STERLING HEIGHTS — Noor International Academy, a new public school academy chartered by Central Michigan University that includes students from kindergarten through fourth grade, opened this month in Sterling Heights as the fourth school in the award-winning Hamadeh Educational Services (HES) system. The HES...Fordson High School to host hands-on substance abuse prevention program
DEARBORN — Fordson High school will host educators from Saint Joseph Mercy Health System on October 4 with the goal of educating parents, grandparents, coaches, teachers and administrators about the various forms of drugs and the peer pressures facing students to use them. The presentation is titled "Drugs 101: What Parents Need...Attorney receives distinguished service award
Ayad (second from left) poses with Thomas E. Hardiman, Sr. Chairman of the Lakeshore Advisory Board; Avinash Rachmale, President and CEO of the LEC parent company; and Judge Denise Langford Morris of the Oakland County Circuit Court. DETROIT — Canton Attorney Nabih Ayad received a special recognition award from the Lakeshore Economic...
Today’s gas stations must resemble convenience stores in order to thrive
September 16th, 20110 Gasoline sales are not the primary source of revenue most gas stations depend on to stay in business. That's because many only make pennies per gallon. Kevin Sharrak, owner of a Marathon gas station in Berkley. Most of his customers are attracted to the store because of its grocery products and wide ranging beverage options....Three detained, strip-searched after Detroit flight including Arab American
ROMULUS — Three passengers were detained at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday after "suspicious activity" turned out to be a case of them simply using the restroom according to FBI Detroit spokesman Sandra Berchtold, who was quoted in local reports.Other stories and speculation about sexual encounters in the restroom turned out to be...
BRIDGES commemorates ten years, renews commitment
September 16th, 20110 DEARBORN — Two days earlier at Byblos Banquets, local officials and leaders also came together to commemorate 10 years of the pioneering BRIDGES program, which was launched by former U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins, former FBI Special Agent in Charge John Bell and ADC-MI head and Sr. National Adviser Imad Hamad. The program set up......
Communities unite to commemorate, reflect on 9/11 anniversary
September 16th, 20110 DEARBORN — It was a weekend of remembrance in the city as events were held all weekend long to commemorate the September 11, 2001 attacks on America and also to reflect on and discuss the issues brought to light in the ten years since. Rabbi David A. Nelson of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Rev. Francis Hayes of...Vote in State House restricts food assistance usage
LANSING — State welfare recipients will not be able to use state-issued debit cards to draw cash from several new locations if a group of new bills passes as expected in the Senate. The bills passed 108-0 on Wednesday of last week and would restrict users of state-issued debit cards from drawing cash from casino ATMs, buying lotto......
Poll: Parents out of the loop on teen substance abuse
ANN ARBOR — A new poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows that most parents are not aware of their children's drug or alcohol habits. Only about 10 percent of parents of teens said they believed their kids used marijuana while only 10 percent believed they drank alcohol. But the numbers compare to 28 percent of 10th...UM-Dearborn housing plan could spur growth in city, state rep says
LANSING — A new redevelopment plan to transform two obsolete Ford Land office buildings into new student housing structures and an activity center for residents and the general student population was announced this week. The plan, known as the Union at Dearborn Redevelopment Project, will use a Michigan Economic Growth Authority...Chief Judge Rosen to keynote ADC Michigan’s 10th Annual Judges Night
DEARBORN — ADC Michigan and its Advisory Board have announced that Judge Gerald Rosen, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, will serve as the keynote speaker for ADC Michigan's 10th Annual Judges Night Reception to be held on Wednesday, September 21, at 6 pm, at Byblos Banquet Hall (7258 Chase...Quicken Loans to hire 500 workers Saturday
DETROIT — Quicken Loans, an online retail mortgage lender, said it plans to hire 500 new workers with most of them coming from the metro Detroit area. The company plans to host a job fair on Saturday at its downtown Detroit headquarters and is looking to hire immediately in areas such as marketing, technology and mortgage......
LIBC to host fall mixer on Sept. 22 at Crave
DEARBORN — The Lebanese International Business Council is offering the chance to win a free round-trip ticket to Lebanon (Europe, Lebanon, Europe) at its "Fall In For You" mixer on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Crave Lounge on Michigan Ave. in downtown west Dearborn.The event will feature networking with fellow professionals in...State Rep Darany to speak with community on school cuts
DEARBORN – State Rep. George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) will meet with students, parents and teachers at Geer Park Elementary School on Monday, Sept. 19 at 2:45 p.m. The purpose of the event is to create a dialogue between all members of the education system and to answer questions and hear concerns from those most affected by the recently......
Local communities to have greater role in devising state’s economic policies
September 16th, 20110 ACC President and CEO Haifa Fakhouri and Douglas Smith, senior vice president of strategic partnerships for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation during a discussion on the role local communities throughout Michigan will have in developing the state's future economic policies. The discussion was held at ACC's Youth Recreation...
Pro boxer finds home in metro Detroit as title chase continues
September 16th, 20110 Kaddour, 29 of Belleville, is regarded as one of the most powerful fighters in his weight class and is known for his devastatng body shots.DETROIT — For Ahmed Kaddour, a stint on the popular boxing reality show and competition "The Contender" seemed to be the ticket to give his career the springboard it needed. Following his late......