State Rep. Darany calls for school funding restoration
DEARBORN — Alongside parents, teachers and school officials, State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) on Tuesday called on Governor Snyder and legislative Republicans to restore the devastating budget cuts to Michigan's schools and protect the state's School Aid Fund from unnecessary raids. Darany stands with parents,...Helmet law repeal passes in Michigan Senate
LANSING – A law requiring people 21 and older to wear helmets on motorcycles would be repealed under a law passed in the Michigan Senate on Tuesday, June 28. The vote was 25-14; some had concerns that fatalities and closed-head injuries would rise after the law's passing. Those riding without a helmet would have to complete a...Dearborn, Southfield may be in the mix to land Sears headquarters
CHICAGO — The popular Sears department store may consider moving its headquarters out of Illinois according to various reports, and Dearborn and Southfield are among the cities hoping to land the company. Sears is said to be considering the move since Illinois raised its corporate taxes. One possible site is Regent Court in...Police enforcing “zero tolerance” for fireworks; No Camp Dearborn fireworks this year
DEARBORN -- As July 4 approaches, residents and businesses should be aware that the Police Department will be continuing its "zero tolerance" policy regarding the illegal and unsafe sale and use of fireworks."Each year, we see cases of personal injury and damage to property when people use illegal fireworks," said Police Chief Ron...
Arab Americans rally with Syrians in support of Assad reforms, unity
June 24th, 20110 Syrian Ambassador to the United States Imad Moustapha speaks in Dearborn on Tuesday, June 21 alongside Syrian American youth at the Lebanese American Heritage Club. Moustapha said anti-Assad rallies in the country are being led by armed terrorist groups.DEARBORN — Some of America's most popular news sources such as CNN and FOX News...Upcoming interfaith camp for kids builds “culture of peace”
DEARBORN — The 2011 interfaith "Peace Camp," a free, fun activity for children ages 6-12 plus parents and other adults, will be held from July 19-21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Littlefield Presbyterian Church. The camp seeks to build bridges and to help build a "culture of peace" between children and others of all faiths in...
SPLC Intelligence Report: Anti-Muslim hatred on the rise
June 24th, 20110 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A decade after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a second wave of anti-Muslim hatred is being propelled by a small cadre of activists who are exploiting Americans' fears of Islamic extremism, according to the latest issue of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence...Delegates from four countries attend education/employment program at HFCC
From L-R: Nidal Ayesh, Ahmed Abdenasser, Eman Azim, Darin Hussein, Redouane Amezoirou, Khaddouj Benkhadra, M’hammed Abbad Andaloussi, Hussam Arman, and Ahmed Abdel-Rahim were nine of the 16-member delegation from Morocco, Egypt, Palestine, and Algeria who attended last week’s Education to Employment Program.DEARBORN – Henry Ford...Snyder only Republican to not sign GOP letter on Medicaid, Obamacare
LANSING - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder refused to sign the Republican party's letter stating its healthcare goals and was the only member to do so. The letter featured a call to reverse new federal reforms for health care. The Republican Governors Association sent the letter, which called for...
Chamber says festival draws record crowd, local business owners debate benefits
June 24th, 20110 The main stage featured performances from local singers and one Yemeni singer along with a singing contest. Photo courtesy of AACCDEARBORN – Warren Avenue on the city's east side was transformed into one of metro Detroit's biggest street festivals yet again last weekend as part of the 16th Arab International...State colleges raise tuition in response to budget cuts
DEARBORN — In response to cuts in Michigan's recently-approved budget, state universities are expecting a wide range of tuition raises next school year, with Oakland University expected to adopt the highest raise at a 7% level. Michigan State's tuition will go up 6.9%, Michigan Tech's 6.95%, Lake...
Last-minute Lapeer Pool closing proposal surprised official, south end residents
June 24th, 20110 Volunteers led by community activist William Ali and Mark Lane of Save Our Pools Dearborn helped refurbish Lapeer Pool on the south end of the city. A proposal to close the pool a day before budget approval caught many off guard but was then rescinded. Photo courtesy of William AliDEARBORN — While most of the talk leading up to June 6...Dearborn Towers complex close to being sold by city
DEARBORN – A purchase agreement for the Dearborn Towers was presented to City Council on Tuesday by Mayor Jack O'Reilly. The selling of the towers, which are large city-owned, senior-living apartment buildings, had already been factored into the budget for 2011 and 2012, a budget that was...Metro Detroit Youth Day adds new event
DETROIT — The 35,000-plus youngsters from the Metro Detroit area will experience new attractions at Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) this year at the colorful event for children during its 29th anniversary being held July 13 at the athletic field on Belle Isle. In addition to its regular menu...Teen pregnancy costs state taxpayers $7.6 billion
LANSING — The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy said that while progress has been made in the past 20 years, the problem persists. The cost to state taxpayers was about $7.6 billion and more than 260,000 teenage girls gave birth in Michigan between 1991 and 2008 according......
Full closure of Southfield Road expected after delay
DETROIT – According to WWJ radio the total closure of the Southfield Freeway from I-96 to Ford Road was delayed in order to give crews needed materials to set new bridge beams at the Joy Road overpass. The full closure was expected to begin on June 24 of southbound M-39 (Southfield)....
ADC, Jandali hope to move forward after convention controversy
June 24th, 20110 Jandali expressed a desire to move forward in the best interest of the community.Both the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Syrian American composer and pianist Malek Jandali expressed a desire to move on in the best interest of the Arab American community after a recent controversy involving the cancellation of a......
Jones march to festival cut short after scuffle; missionaries cause disturbances
June 24th, 20110 DEARBORN – A planned march from City Hall to the Arab International Festival by extremist Florida Pastor Terry Jones was cut short last Friday, June 17 as Jones found himself in a scuffle with counter-protesters who blocked him from walking down Schaefer Road to Warren Avenue. Dearborn Police...
Wayne County CDC mobile examination center attracts Arab Americans
June 24th, 20110 DETROIT — Arab Americans are visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) mobile examination center to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in Wayne County which is being conducted until the end of July. The CDC's mobile examination center at the...Sold-out audience attends anti-shari’a bill forum on Capitol Hill
Washington — This week, the Muslim Public Affairs Council held a policy forum on Capitol Hill with prominent American Muslim leaders, interfaith allies, and civil rights groups to address the rash of anti-sharia bills being considered in many state legislatures across the country. The event,...Detroit giving 50% discount for those who pay all parking fines
DETROIT – The city announced that people with outstanding parking tickets will receive a 50% discount if they pay up immediately. Detroit still has about $35 million worth of unpaid parking fines that must be collected. The program is being called "All or Nothing Amnesty" meaning all......
Pioneering LoanMod.com fights for homeowners in Michigan and beyond
DEARBORN — While the state of Michigan was one of the hardest-hit during the recent U.S. mortgage crisis, many residents have been lucky enough to have one of the leading organizations in the fight to save homes in their backyard. ScheibLoanMod.com, hailed as the first loan modification company...
Supporters, dignitaries turn out to honor new Assistant U.S. Attorney Hammoud
June 19th, 20110 Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly (left) poses with Abed Hammoud at Byblos Banquets.DEARBORN – Almost a month after he was sworn in by Chief Federal Judge Gerald Rosen in Detroit, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Attorney Abed Hammoud was back among friends and family again on Tuesday Jun 14th for a......
Residents unhappy with proposed Esper Library closing
DEARBORN- Jenan Hachem, 15, walked to the Esper Branch Library on the east side of the city from her house a few blocks away in order to get access to a computer on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14. She was just one of the many other children who were at the Library on this day. However, many of...ACC doubles scholarships at annual golf outing awards dinner
Arab and Chaldean Council scholarship donors pose for a picture at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield. Not all recipents were present for the event, which was held in conjunction with the ACC's annual golf outing for scholarships. A total of 18 scholarships were given out this year compared with 10 from last year. ......
