As winter intensifies: Tips and guidelines for safe driving on Michigan roads
January 10th, 20250 After a relatively mild start to the season, Michigan's winter is expected to worsen in the coming weeks, with forecasts of dropping temperatures and heavy snowfall. These conditions could put many drivers in challenging situations, especially those inexperienced with the hazardous conditions of the Great Lakes State's winter...
Michigan’s Democratic and Republican Parties seek new leadership ahead of 2026 elections
January 10th, 20250 LANSING – The Democratic and Republican Parties in Michigan are preparing to elect new leadership following the resignation of their respective leaders late last year for varying reasons. On the Democratic side, significant electoral losses in November prompted Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes to announce she would not...
Michigan officially celebrates “Muslim American Heritage Month” for the first time this month
January 10th, 20250 LANSING – In a historic move highlighting the contributions of American Muslims to the history and culture of the United States, Governor Whitmer declared January as "Muslim American Heritage Month" for the first time in the state’s history. The Democratic governor’s announcement comes as part of growing recognition of the...
Tale of Two Cities scheduled to outline 2025 visions for Dearborn, Dearborn Heights
January 7th, 20250 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “A Tale of Two Cities” luncheon for both Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi to outline their 2025 visions. The two mayors will address local business leaders and the public at the event, which is presented by Comcast...
Memorial service planned for former Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr.
January 7th, 20250 DEARBORN — A public memorial service to honor former Mayor John “Jack” B. O’Reilly Jr. has been scheduled for Feb. 1. The former mayor passed away at 76-years-old on Jan. 1. O’Reilly became mayor in 2007 when former Mayor Michael Guido died of pancreatic cancer and he was elected to full terms in 2009, 2013 and 2017....
2024 a year of political, social and cultural milestones for local Arab Americans
January 4th, 20250 Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Lebanese activities continue amid regional conflicts with Israeli invasion of Gaza At the beginning of 2024, activities supporting the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples continued in the Dearborn area, mirroring similar events from the previous year. These activities were organized alongside Israel's aggressive...
Dearborn man sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding retailers of more than $4 million
January 4th, 20250 SEATTLE – A 27-year-old Dearborn, Michigan, man was sentenced Dec. 19 in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three years in prison and three years of supervised release for a fraud scheme damaging retailers across the country, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Teal L. Miller said in a press release. Sajed Al-Maarej operated “Simple...
Dearborn Heights water meter replacement project begins in January
January 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – All Dearborn Heights homes and businesses will soon be equipped with new high-tech water meters – replacing the city’s antiquated 60+ year-old meters. According to Mayor Bill Bazzi, some 25,000 meters will be replaced city-wide. All homes and businesses in the city are required to have their meters replaced in...
Unemployment benefits to increase to 26 weeks in Michigan with new law
January 3rd, 20250 LANSING – Unemployment benefits for Michiganders who are between jobs will increase from 20 to 26 weeks under a new law just signed by Governor Whitmer. The will was sponsored by Senator Paul Wojno (D-Warren). The bill reverses previous cuts to unemployment benefits that occurred under Whitmer's Republican predecessor, former...
Minimum wage in Michigan increased on Jan. 1: What to know
January 3rd, 20250 As part of a larger plan, Michigan’s minimum wage was set to increase on New Year’s Day. The first step called for a 23-cent increase on Wednesday, Jan. 1. However, the hourly minimum wage in Michigan will see two increases in 2025, though concerns still loom from some business owners and employees who fear higher wages could be a...Former Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr. dies at 76
January 1st, 20250 DEARBORN — Former Mayor John “Jack” B. O’Reilly Jr. passed away on Jan. 1 at the age of 76 according to a Facebook post from the city that had been shared from O’Reilly’s son, Devon. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John B. O’Reilly Jr., who died peacefully January 1st, 2025 listening to his...
Resilient Neighborhoods: O’Hair Park: From a “terrible waste of land” to a neighborhood treasure
December 30th, 20240 By Jaishree Drepaul For some Detroiters, the houses in their neighborhoods are more than just brick and mortar puzzled together. They're a complex Rubik's Cube of community challenges, historical and current, and of resilience over time. This is especially true for many people living in the city's O'Hair Park neighborhood, where today...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Keeping Detroit homes in the family for future generations
December 30th, 20240 By Sarah Williams Poppy red stairs splash from the white house. Planters of brilliant geraniums hang. A front porch stretches wide to offer shade and swing. It’s a place to call home, all right. In the yard, Jeanine gardens to keep ancestors happy. Digging in the dirt is her least favorite thing, but the generations of women who...
Dearborn High School senior earns full-ride scholarship to Ivy League institution Columbia University
December 30th, 20240 DEARBORN — Bissan Elzein, a senior at Dearborn High School, has earned a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University, an Ivy League institution located in New York City. Through the QuestBridge National College Match Program, a program that that helps connect high-achieving low-income students with top universities across the...
Trump’s picks of pro-Israel “dream team” worry some Arab and Muslim Americans who voted for him
December 13th, 20240 Just weeks after winning several of the nation’s largest Arab-majority cities, President-elect Trump has filled top administration posts with staunch Israel supporters, including an ambassador to Israel who has claimed “there is no such thing as Palestinians.” The selections have prompted mixed reactions among Arab Americans and......
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announces run for mayor
December 13th, 20240 Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield officially launched her campaign for mayor of Michigan's largest city Tuesday evening. Sheffield aims to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan, who has decided not to seek re-election and announced his run for governor last week. Sheffield, 37, who has been a Detroit City Council member since 2013, is...
State Senate approves new extension for unemployment benefits
December 13th, 20240 LANSING – Michigan residents could see their unemployment benefits grow under bills that passed the State Senate on Thursday. The legislation would extend the amount of time someone can claim unemployment benefits to up to 26 weeks in a year. That’s six weeks more than what’s currently available. Over the next three years,......
Local Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime, hoping for a better future with mixed feelings
December 13th, 20240 DEARBORN – A large crowd of Syrians in the Detroit area gathered in Dearborn on Sunday to celebrate what they described as a historic and monumental victory for the Syrian opposition to the rule of Bashar al-Assad. Opposition forces had taken control of Damascus on Saturday, Dec. 7, marking a significant turning point in the battle...
AG Nessel urges consumers to protect their credit cards from scammers
December 13th, 20240 LANSING – To help consumers protect their accounts from fraudsters this time of year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Credit Card Safety consumer alert. The attorney general has also released a public service announcement with tips to avoid holiday scams. “Having a credit card may be beneficial,...
Dearborn Heights appoints Hussein Farhat interim police chief
December 12th, 20240 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Mayor Bill Bazzi has announced that Dearborn Heights Deputy Police Chief Hussein Farhat will be appointed interim police chief effective Jan. 6. This appointment comes with the resignation of current interim Police Chief Kevin Swope, who has accepted a similar position in another city. Swope had been appointed...
Dearborn announces grants to beautify commercial buildings’ façades on Warren Ave., applications open until January 24
December 6th, 20240 DEARBORN – As part of its efforts to enhance and redesign Warren Ave. in northeast Dearborn, the city’s Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the Warren Business District Improvement Authority (WBDIA), announced the launch of a grant program Tuesday, aimed at improving commercial façades along the bustling street......
Detroit’s Mayor Mike Duggan announces run for Michigan governor as independent, abandoning the Democratic Party
December 6th, 20241 In a bold political move on Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his 2026 campaign for governor as an independent candidate. This marks his departure from the Democratic Party, despite his longstanding ties with the party's leadership, including figures in the White House. Departure from the Democratic Party Duggan will...
The Gallery in Dearborn Heights opens
November 29th, 20240 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - The Gallery — a new culinary and lounge experience — has opened on Ford Road between Beech Daly and John Daly. Established by Dearborn Heights City Council President Mo Baydoun and two partners, The Gallery is a showcase of the finest cuisines and features Sicily's Pizza and Kai Sushi along with a coffee station.......
Dearborn woman launches donation initiative for people in Lebanon after her family was displaced
November 29th, 20240 DEARBORN — A woman from Dearborn has started her own initiative to donate goods to Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue to hit parts of the country, displacing and killings thousands. Suzana Hassan, a mother of three, felt compelled and inspired to help after she learned that her entire family in Lebanon was displaced. Through...
Taylor woman charged with second-degree murder in the crash that killed Dr. Ghada Mustapha
November 29th, 20240 A woman from Taylor has been charged with second-degree murder in the car crash that killed 33-year-old Dr. Ghada Mustapha from Dearborn, according to a Wayne County Prosecutor's Office press release. On July 19, just before 8 a.m., Felecia Sunshine Lazo's car crashed into Mustapha's pickup truck while driving at an extremely high......
