Andiamo Restaurant of Dearborn loses round in restaurant workers’ fight
DETROIT — This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an order that Andiamo Restaurant illegally cut the hours of, intimidated, and retaliated against servers and other restaurant workers in seeking to squash workers from participating in a lawsuit and protest against workplace violations at its Andiamo Restaurant in...Amer bill stuck in state senate for a year without passage
DEARBORN — Ahmed and Rehab Amer are still fighting to pass a law that would give relatives primary consideration when the state is placing children in foster care. The bill, HB 4118, has been dubbed the "Amer Act." The Amers had three children taken from them after Rehab Amer, the mother, was charged with negligence in the death of...Bing forces Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans to resign; Godbee takes over
DETROIT — Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans was forced out from his position on Wednesday, July 21 with Detroit Mayor David Bing saying Evans made a series of decisions over time that "compromised" the city. Bing refused to go into specifics as to why Evans was forced to resign, however. Following the resignation, Bing appointed...YAA gives 15 scholarships at 13th annual awards gala
DEARBORN — Fifteen high school graduates expected to attend college this Fall were each awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Yemeni American Association (YAA) at its 13th annual scholarship ceremony, Sunday, July 18 at the Byblos Banquet Center in Dearborn. The YAA established its educational commitment to the youth of its community by...University of Michigan student organization hosts AAYSP students
ANN ARBOR— A drive down I-94 west-bound to Ann Arbor, MI, a mere twenty-five to thirty minute commute, reminds members of Doors of Opportunity (DOPP) just how linked the Dearborn and Ann Arbor communities have become. July 16th, 2010 marked the calendars of DOPP members still around for the summer as the AAYSP (American Association for...Dearborn man seeks help from community following brutal attack and shooting
Abbas Al Tamimi of Dearborn is in need of medical help and donations following an unprovoked shooting in the city on June 26.DEARBORN — In the early hours of the morning on Saturday, June 26, Dearborn resident Abbas Al Tamimi was walking home on Reuter Street near Blesser Avenue after visiting a friend. But what unfolded next...Family accuses Dearborn Heights police of retaliation for lawsuit
Dearborn Heights resident Joseph Saad (above) alleges he was beaten by city police a second time after his family file a lawsuit last week. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A Dearborn Heights family plans to sue the city and its police department for a second time following an alleged incident last Saturday, July 10 that came on the heels of a...Dearborn welcomes back Rima!
Miss USA Rima Fakih receives to key to city. Photo: Nafeh AbuNabDEARBORN — Reigning 2010 Miss USA Rima Fakih was back in her hometown of Dearborn for the first time since winning the crown in May on the morning of Saturday, July 10 at a special homecoming ceremony at the Ford Performing Arts Center in celebration of her...
Fatal stabbing saddens community
July 16th, 20100 Vigil held for slain teenager DEARBORN — Over a hundred people gathered for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of 18-year-old Mohammed Abboud, who was killed on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 after an altercation at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center. Young people gather at a vigil at te Dearborn Ice Skating Center for...
U.S. Muslim travelers warned of ‘forced exile’, know your rights.
July 16th, 20100 WASHINGTON — CAIR this week issued an advisory to American Muslims — whether citizens, permanent residents or visa holders — warning of the risk of "forced exile" when traveling overseas or attempting to return to the United States. Muslim travelers are urged to know their legal rights if they are placed on the so-called "no-fly...Metro Detroit Youth Day hits 28 years
DETROIT — Thousands gathered on Belle Isle's athletic field for Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) Wednesday, July 14. It began at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 2:30 p.m. MDYD brings diverse groups of youth together for a day of fun and countless activities. It's Michigan's largest youth event and has been celebrated for 28 years by almost...ACC announces summer recreational program
DETROIT — Since the opening of its Youth Recreation and Leadership Center in its Seven Mile complex, the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) has seen a tremendous impact on the lives of the youth it serves. ACC's recreational summer program provides a free 6-week summer basketball camp at its Youth Center in Detroit. The program...Mayor defends arrests of missionaries at festival
DEARBORN - The four Christian missionaries who were arrested at the International Arab American Festival on June 18 were arraigned Monday, July 12 at the 19th District Court in Dearborn. Negeen Mayel, 18, of California; Nabeel Qureshi, 29, of Virginia; Paul Rezkalla, 18 of New York, and David Wood, 34, also of New York, were charged...AFPD members gather for golf outing
The Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers (AFPD) held its annual golf outing at the Fox Hills Golf Course in Plymouth, Wednesday July 14. A continental breakfast began at 7:30 a.m. followed by the golf outing at 9:30 a.m. and dinner ceremony at 3:30 p.m. A silent auction was held during all events. Some AFPD members used the golf outing...
Metro Detroit Youth Day: Fun, food, scholarships
July 9th, 20100 DETROIT — Fifty-four high school graduating seniors will receive college scholarships at this year's annual Metro Detroit Youth Day, July 14, on Belle Isle. In addition, 30 high school students will be honored for outstanding leadership and community service. Metro Detroit Youth Day is a full day of fun, games, contests,......
Local Muslims mourn Fadlallah
July 9th, 20101 DEARBORN — It's been a week of mourning and remembrance for many in the Middle East and also locally in the wake of Sunday, July 4th's passing of top Shi'a Muslim cleric Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah in a Beirut hospital due to internal bleeding, a condition for which he was admitted in June. Fadlallah was 74 years old. A...Suits against city police filed in U.S. District Court
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two Dearborn-based law firms have filed a complaint on behalf of two Dearborn Heights residents in the U.S. District Court's Eastern District of Michigan against the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights and their police departments. The federal lawsuit alleges persistent and "serious" civil rights......
State representative objects to festival arrests, CAIR says missionaries broke the rules
DEARBORN — State Representative Tom McMillin, R-Rochester Hills, called for an investigation by the attorney general's office on July 6 into the arrest of four Christian missionaries at the Arab American International Festival on June 18. The four missionaries were arrested for disorderly conduct when passing out flyers and speaking...Grandmother looking for bone marrow donor
A bone marrow drive and fundraiser was held at Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn for Dearborn resident Wadad Hadous Faraj, a grandmother of 23 children. Faraj is looking for a matching donor. PHOTO: Tariq Abdel Wahid/TAANDEARBORN — More than 500 people participated in a bone marrow drive and fundraiser for Wadad Hadous...BP oil spill spoils local dealers business
National boycott from oil spill hurting local BP gas stations despite private ownership DEARBORN — BP branded dealers across the nation, including many in the metro Detroit Arab American community, continue to experience profit loss as a result of the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that began in April. On...Michigan may lose 90,000 unemployment checks
LANSING — If unemployment benefits are not extended by the U.S. Congress, an estimated 90,000 Michigan resident unemployment checks may be cut off. Congress is expected to reach a decision once a replacement for the late Democrat Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia is found. Any one receiving benefits for more than 26 weeks will be......
First city to oppose Arizona law on record
Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor is the first city in Michigan to go on record opposing Arizona SB 1070 that is supposed to prevent illegal immigration. On July 6. the Ann Arbor City Council proposed a 9-1 resolution that attacks the bill which is expected to take effect July 29. ...Miss USA comes home to Dearborn
DETROIT — Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih will be in Michigan celebrating her homecoming bash at the $200 million newly renovated Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, 9 p.m. Friday, July 9. On Saturday, July 10. Fakih will speak at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn beginning at 10 a.m. Dearborn Mayor John B.......
MSU to phase out Dubai program
EAST LANSING - Michigan State University is phasing out a 2-year-old undergraduate program in Dubai that had students there taking courses in programs such as business, building construction and engineering. MSU President Lou Anna Simon said that the program hasn’t met initial expectations and that it would add as many as 100...Tryouts being held for Chaldean Football League
West Bloomfield — Try-outs for the Chaldean Football League (CFL) are 9 a.m. Sunday, July 11. at West Bloomfield High School. Participants can't be younger than 18 years old. CFL, an American football league, has been around since 1981 and is among the most organized and competitive Chaldean sports leagues. CFL games are played every......