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...
Hamtramck ends use of parking meters to boost business activity
July 6th, 20250 HAMTRAMCK – In response to years of complaints from drivers and business owners along Joseph Campau Street, the city of Hamtramck officially ended the use of parking meters at the beginning of July. The move aims to provide free parking along the city’s primary commercial corridor to attract more shoppers and stimulate economic...
Local Arab American leaders weigh in on Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win
July 6th, 20250 Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary election has sparked online discourse and a wave of support from Arab and Muslim Americans. In defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani has become the first Muslim American to secure a major party nomination in the city's history. He secured 56 percent of the vote,...
Abdul El-Sayed raises funds and hopes in Dearborn for 2026 U.S. Senate run in Michigan
July 5th, 20250 Arab and Muslim Americans move from the margins to the heart of political power DEARBORN — The sweeping victory of Muslim American candidate Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary reverberated with excitement and optimism at a fundraising event held Monday evening in Dearborn to support Abdul El-Sayed’s...
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...
Rachel LaPointe vying for a Dearborn Heights City Council seat
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Rachel LaPointe is hoping to earn a seat on the Dearborn Heights City Council. The proud mother of four is a third generation resident in the south end and a passionate advocate for the city. With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Detroit Mercy, LaPointe has worked as a communications...
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...
Dearborn Heights City Council approves fire station project on Warren Valley Golf Course land, despite opposition from mayoral candidates Baydoun and Maxwell
June 27th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In a decision loaded with political implications, the City Council voted to approve a proposal to build a new fire station on land carved out from the Warren Valley Golf Course in the northern part of the city. The proposed site is located on the west side of Beech Daly Road, just south of Hines Drive and north of...
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald is running for Michigan attorney general
June 27th, 20250 A teacher turned prosecutor, Karen McDonald has launched her campaign for Michigan attorney general. A mother of five, McDonald worked as an English teacher in Midland before pursuing a law degree at Wayne State University Law School. In her first year as Oakland County prosecutor — after being elected in 2020 — she led...
City of Dearborn announces zero tolerance policy on illegal firework use during July 4 holiday
June 27th, 20250 DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, Police Chief and Fire Chief Joseph Murray held a press conference announcing the city's zero tolerance police for illegal and dangerous use of fireworks over the July 4 holiday weekend. “As is with all holidays in the city, the health and safety of our residents is paramount,” Hammoud said.......
Livonia welcomes new fertility clinic led by Dearborn native Dr. Ali Bazzi
June 27th, 20250 LIVONIA — Family, community and cutting-edge care were at the heart of the Michigan Fertility Institute’s grand opening celebration this weekend. Founded by Dr. Ali Bazzi, a Dearborn native and reproductive endocrinologist, the state-of-the-art clinic promises a patient-centered and culturally attuned approach to fertility treatment...
WSU students sue over Gaza encampment crackdown, alleging police abuse and constitutional violations
June 27th, 20250 DETROIT — A group of pro-Palestinian students is suing Wayne State University in federal court, alleging that the university violated their constitutional rights during a solidarity encampment held on campus on May 23, 2024, to protest the Israeli war on Gaza and demand divestment from companies tied to the Israeli government. The......
Macomb County teen faces federal charges over child porn and animal torture videos
June 27th, 20250 MACOMB COUNTY — An 18-year-old resident of Macomb Township has been federally charged with distributing child pornography and graphic animal torture videos. According to federal authorities, the suspect’s actions are linked to a violent extremist Discord community known as “764.” Jolyan Raeed Zahrah is accused of having multiple...
Karmanos Cancer Institute continues community education with focus on lung cancer
June 26th, 20250 DETROIT — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute's Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) continues the 2025 Community Conversations on Cancer series this month. Dr. Ammar Sukari, a medical oncologist, member of the Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team, member of the Molecular Therapeutics Research Program at...
Dearborn native representing Lebanon in Miss Arab USA
June 24th, 20250 DEARBORN — Dearborn native Mariam Dabaja has been selected as one of the 20 finalists in Miss Arab USA. Representing Lebanon, Dabaja joins contestants across the nation in showcasing advocacy, intellect and cultural heritage. The pageant will take place in Arizona on July 19. Miss Arab USA's mission stated on its website, is to...
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......
Televised debate brings together top candidates in Detroit mayoral race
June 20th, 20250 DETROIT – On Monday, a televised debate brought together the top four contenders in the race for mayor of Detroit, ahead of the city’s August 5 primary election. Hosted by WDIV Channel 4, the event was held at the Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University and featured the highest-polling candidates from a field of nine, vying to...
“No war on Iran” demonstration held in downtown Grand Rapids
June 20th, 20251 GRAND RAPIDS – “When Iran is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!” rang out loud alongside the pounding rain on Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday evening. Despite the heavy rain that poured throughout the evening, at least 30 demonstrators among community members and activist groups rallied in an......
