Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist drops bid for governor, enters secretary of state race in major democratic shift
January 16th, 20260 LANSING — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced on Monday that he is withdrawing from this year's gubernatorial race and will instead run for secretary of state. Gilchrist’s decision comes after he recently concluded that winning the Democratic nomination for governor in the statewide primary scheduled for...
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud sworn in for second term, vows more housing, flood protection and “people first” growth
January 16th, 20260 DEARBORN — In a large, formal inauguration ceremony held on Saturday, January 10, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud renewed his commitment to continuing the city’s progress, saying Dearborn has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Great Lakes region under his leadership. Hammoud highlighted accomplishments from his...
Dearborn Board of Education elects new leadership, prepares for a busy year of major decisions
January 16th, 20260 The Dearborn Board of Education opened its meeting on Monday, January 12, by holding its annual elections, which resulted in the election of Jamal Aljahmi as board president, Nasri Sobh as vice president, Amer Zahr as secretary and Ali K. Bazzi as treasurer. The election and reorganization session took place before the board’s regular...
Wayne County urges residents to get flu shot as infections spike sharply across Metro Detroit
January 16th, 20260 DETROIT — As influenza cases and other seasonal respiratory infections surge sharply, the Wayne County Department of Public Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible, warning that flu season is expected to reach its peak over the next two months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, health authorities said...
Dearborn plans new East-end neighborhood with 300 homes, expanding affordable homeownership
January 16th, 20260 DEARBORN — As part of Mayor Abdullah Hammoud’s broader agenda for community and economic development, the city is planning a new residential neighborhood on the east side, featuring approximately 300 homes and apartments near the intersection of Greenfield Road and Paul Street. City officials said the project — still in its...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Preparing Southwest Detroit youth for power and purpose
January 9th, 20260 By Layla McMurtrie In the Springwells neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, a new generation of leaders is gaining skills, confidence and community through the Leaders in Training (LIT) program at Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI). LIT supports youth ages 14 to 24 by creating a pathway — starting with early exposure in childhood...
Dearborn Public Schools move toward new bond proposal to fix aging buildings
January 9th, 20260 DEARBORN — Nearly seven years after voters rejected a bond proposal to fund Dearborn Public Schools, the district began discussions this week on possible options to secure hundreds of millions of dollars needed to repair, rebuild and modernize its aging and deteriorating infrastructure, amid signs that the school board is leaning...
Dearborn sees decline in traffic crashes as police issue record number of citations
January 9th, 20260 DEARBORN — Data released by the Dearborn Police Department for 2025 shows a noticeable improvement in curbing reckless driving and traffic accidents, amid a record number of citations and the implementation of additional measures aimed at improving road safety across the city. According to figures published on the city’s public...
Adam Alharbi sworn in as Hamtramck mayor amid legal challenges and ongoing court battle
January 9th, 20260 HAMTRAMCK — Amid a tense legal atmosphere and reciprocal court challenges, Adam Alharbi was sworn in on Sunday as the new mayor of Hamtramck, succeeding outgoing Mayor Amer Ghalib. At the same time, hopes remain alive for his rival, outgoing City Council member Muhith Mahmood, who is awaiting an imminent decision from the Michigan...
Detroit records lowest homicide total since 1964, police say
January 9th, 20260 DETROIT – In a clear sign of continued improvements in public safety in a city once known decades ago as the “crime capital” of the United States, 2025 saw Detroit record its lowest number of homicides since 1964, according to Police Chief Todd Bettison. The city recorded 165 homicides last year, a 19 percent decline from the...
Body discovered during search for missing man
January 8th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A body matching the description of a local missing Autistic man during a multi-jurisdictional search has been discovered by a police drone in the Rouge River near Hines Park. While the individual has not formally been identified, officials stated that the body matched the description of 30-year-old Yousif Hassan...
Mayor Mo Baydoun names Michael Guzowski as new Dearborn Heights police chief
January 6th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Mo Baydoun has announced the appointment of DHPD Captain Michael Guzowski, who will serve as the city’s new chief of police. Guzowski, a 22-year veteran of the department, has served in a wide variety of law enforcement assignments, including Patrol Operations, Special Operations, member of the DEA Task...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Senegalese immigrants find community of support in west Detroit
January 3rd, 20260 By Carole Hawke-Diop On August 13, the courtyard of the Khadimu Rassul Foundation was a colorful scene of men in kaftans and women in sequined robes and bright headwraps. It was Magal Touba, a feast commemorating the life and teachings of Ahmadou Bamba, a revered saint and leader for Senegal’s Mouride Muslims. On this day, a large...
Resilient Neighborhoods: Interfaith partners come together to support Detroit families during the holidays
January 2nd, 20260 As the holiday season unfolds, faith communities across Metro Detroit are coming together to ensure hundreds of local families experience warmth, generosity and connection. An initiative is set to combat the pressure low-income families face during the holiday season in the Detroit area and its surrounding neighborhoods. The Michigan...
Rep. Alabas Farhat named Lawmaker of the Year for bipartisan leadership and policy impact
December 26th, 20250 LANSING — State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) has been named Minority Lawmaker of the Year by the Michigan Information & Research Service Inc. (MIRS), a recognition that highlights his growing influence in the Michigan Legislature and his role as a key bridge between Democrats and Republicans on major policy issues. The honor......
Judge rejects ballot challenge and upholds Hamtramck’s mayoral election results, opposition appeals
December 26th, 20250 DETROIT, HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck Mayor-elect Adam Alharbi took another decisive step toward confirming his victory in the November 4 municipal election after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge ruled on Tuesday to reject a request by his opponent, Muhith Mahmood, to count 37 absentee ballots that had been excluded by the county’s Board...
Hussein Berry switches races, leaves State Senate bid to take on Alabas Farhat in Michigan House District 3
December 26th, 20250 DEARBORN — Former Dearborn Board of Education member Hussein Berry announced last week that he is running for the Michigan House of Representatives as a Democrat in District 3, setting up a potential primary challenge against incumbent Rep. Alabas Farhat, who is seeking re-election next year for his third term in the House. District 3......
Duggan celebrates one of his administration’s major achievements days before leaving office
December 25th, 20250 DETROIT – Just days before leaving office to focus on his campaign for governor of Michigan, outgoing Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan highlighted his administration’s historic achievement of eliminating approximately 47,000 abandoned homes across the city during a press conference held on Monday. He also pledged to continue investigations...
Arab American women entrepreneurs shine at AAWBC NEI pitch competition
December 22nd, 20250 By Claudia Chaalan Dearborn — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) recently hosted its annual New Economic Initiative (NEI) Pitch Competition at the Arab American National Museum, bringing together community leaders, entrepreneurs and supporters for an evening dedicated to celebrating women in business and...
Trump expands U.S. travel ban to include Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders
December 19th, 20250 WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump expanded the scope of the United States' travel ban on Tuesday, barring entry for citizens of five additional countries, including Syria, as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports, according to the White House. In a statement, the White House said Trump, who has made tightening...
Dearborn City Council approves salary increases for mayor, Council members and city clerk
December 19th, 20250 DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Council unanimously approved significant salary increases for the mayor and City Council members at its most recent meeting, acting on recommendations from the city’s special Local Officials Compensation Commission (LOCC). Under the new pay structure, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud’s base annual salary will......
Resilient Neighborhoods: Dearborn launches Michigan’s first smart school bus safety program
December 19th, 20250 DEARBORN — In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Michigan, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced the launch of a smart technology program aimed at enhancing school bus safety and protecting students from drivers who violate traffic laws. The initiative was unveiled during a joint press conference attended by city and education...
Canton police bust counterfeiting ring, arrest three in Detroit raid
December 19th, 20250 CANTON — Last week, following an investigation launched by Canton Township police after noticing an increase in the circulation of counterfeit $100 bills at local businesses, prosecutors said authorities arrested a three-person ring at a Detroit home where the fake currency was allegedly being produced. Arrested were Darrion......
Judge sentences 75-year-old man to 7–15 years for attempted murder of Arab American child
December 19th, 20250 DETROIT — A Wayne County court sentenced a Detroit man to 7 to 15 years in prison for attempting to kill a then-7-year-old Yemeni American child in a Detroit park on October 8, 2024. Gary Lansky, 74, pleaded guilty last month to attempted murder but claimed he suffers from mental illness, a factor that led to a reduced...
Two men sentenced to life for killing jeweler Hussein Murray in his Rochester Hills home
December 12th, 20250 PONTIAC — On Tuesday, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge sentenced two men to life in prison for killing Arab American jeweler Hussein Murray and robbing his Rochester Hills home after posing as DTE gas workers in the fall of 2024. During the sentencing hearing, Carlos Hernandez, 38, and Joshua Zuazo, 40, remained silent as Judge......
