Local hospitals saw 50 percent spike in alcohol-related liver disease during COVID pandemic
March 12th, 20230 So many new patients, and they seem so young, Dr. Humberto Gonzalez kept thinking as he made his rounds at Henry Ford Health System in Metro Detroit. It was the summer of 2020, just a few months into the COVID-19 lockdown. And Gonzalez, a transplant hepatologist, was struck by the onslaught of incoming patients who were suddenly being...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport named one of the best airports in the nation
March 11th, 20230 DETROIT — The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has been named one of the most prominent airports in the United States, according to the 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. The airport was awarded the ASQ award for the best airport of 25 to 40 million passengers in North America, according to the Airports...
Survey: 11 percent of Michiganders admit to illegal dumping
March 11th, 20230 Illegal dumping: We’ve all seen it, whether we’re strolling down the sidewalk or driving down the highway. The sight of abandoned furniture, old mattresses and washing machines just waiting to become someone else’s problem. But while we can all agree it’s a blight on our hometowns and green spaces, how many of us are actually...
Dearborn’s 2023 curbside yard waste program begins this March
March 10th, 20230 DEARBORN — Dearborn’s 2023 curbside yard waste program is set to begin the week of March 13-17 and will last through Friday, December 15. Starting Monday, March 13, residents can put yard waste in properly marked containers at the curb on or before their trash collection day. This convenient service provides residents the...
Family of Ali Naji sues Dearborn Police Department and city for $10M
March 10th, 20231 DEARBORN — The family of a man who was killed after walking into the Dearborn Police Station and pointing a loaded gun at officers inside is suing the department for $10 million, alleging wrongful death and excessive force. Ali Naji, 33, was killed on Dec. 18 after he entered the lobby of the police station, pointed a gun at an...
Michigan Lottery announces $1.25 billion contribution to schools across the state
March 10th, 20230 LANSING – On Thursday, Governor Whitmer joined the Michigan Lottery to announce its $1.25 billion contribution to the School Aid Fund in fiscal year 2022. This marks the Lottery’s fourth consecutive contribution of more than $1 billion to Michigan’s schools. “The Michigan Lottery’s contributions to our schools over...
The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund grants more than $114 million in its first year
March 4th, 20230 LANSING — The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF), administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), has delivered more than $114 million in relief to 15,688 homeowners in its first year. The MIHAF launched in February 2022 to support Michigan homeowners experiencing financial hardships related to the...
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announces the city’s collaboration with Google
March 4th, 20230 DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced on February 22 the launch of Dearborn's collaboration with Google Cloud to transform the city’s IT and data capabilities and help position Dearborn as a workforce and talent hub in the region. Hammoud hosted a special event held at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, where...
Various toxic chemicals released in Ohio train derailment sent to Wayne County for disposal
March 4th, 20230 EAST PALESTINE —Last month, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed off the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio. The Norfolk Southern train derailed, igniting a fire emitting toxic fumes into the environment. The chemicals released in the derailment have been reported to contaminate the surrounding air and water. The...
Dearborn Heights mayor, police chief address wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former police officer
March 4th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – A former Dearborn Heights police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city citing religious discrimination as the reason he was fired in 2019. Mahdi Bazzi had been an officer for less than a year at the time of his dismissal. In the suit, Bazzi alleges he told a senior officer about discrimination he was...
James Abourezk, first Arab American U.S. senator and founder of the ADC, dies at 92
March 3rd, 20230 James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92. Abourezk died at his home in Sioux Falls on his birthday after entering hospice care earlier this...
Michigan Democrats introduce gun violence prevention bills
February 28th, 20230 LANSING — On Wednesday, Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the shooting that took place last week at Michigan State University. “Gun violence has touched the lives of countless Americans. I personally have family members...
Dearborn Public Schools will host its second annual spelling bee in March
February 27th, 20230 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will host its second annual spelling bee on March 1 and 2 at Fordson High School. The top elementary and middle school spellers within the district will join together in a fierce and friendly spelling face off. The middle school students will compete on March 1 at their designated grade times....
Michigan is home to the top-ranked public square in the entire U.S.
February 24th, 20230 DETROIT — It’s home to an urban beach surrounded by skyscrapers in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter. Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit just took home the top-ranking for best public square in the country in the 2023 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. The results of the USA Today contest were...
Here are the top scams of 2022, totaling $8.8 billion in losses
February 24th, 20230 What are scammers up to these days? Every day, people just like you tell the FTC what they’ve spotted, and maybe even lost money to. Then, every year, the FTC rolls up all those millions of reports about fraud, scams and bad business practices to tell the story: what ARE scammers up to these days? The 2022 headline is this: scammers......
Three Ramadan Nights activities to attract thousands of visitors to Dearborn
February 24th, 20230 DEARBORN – After the great turnout for the “Suhoor Festival” in Dearborn last year, the capital of the Arab American community is expected to witness a variety of activities in different places during the coming month of Ramadan nights. Ramadan Nights The city of Dearborn announced that it will be facilitating “Ramadan...
Gov. Whitmer appoints Angela Khater to Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts
February 24th, 20230 LANSING – Gov. Whitmer appointed Angela Khater, of Dearborn, to the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts. Khater is a licensed behavior analyst and clinical director for autism services for IOA Behavioral Health. She received her Bachelor of Arts in marketing from Davenport University and her Master of Arts in behavior analysis...
Michigan Republicans elect controversial election denier to lead state party
February 24th, 20230 LANSING – On Saturday, the Michigan GOP picked controversial election denier Kristina Karamo to chair the party in the key battleground state heading into the 2024 election. Karamo beat out 10 other candidates to take the chair, besting fellow front runner and former attorney general candidate Matthew DePerno by 16 points in the...
How to use generators safely when the weather causes power outages; freezing rain expected in Metro Detroit
February 22nd, 20230 As the current weather forecast for Metro Detroit has reported sleet and freezing rain throughout the day on Wednesday, there is a possibility of widespread power outages. It is common for residents to use gas-powered portable generators to maintain the electrical power within their homes until their normal service is......
All Dearborn restaurants invited to participate in Restaurant Week the first week of March
February 19th, 20230 DEARBORN — All Dearborn restaurants can register to participate in Dearborn Restaurant Week from March 3-12. Dearborn Restaurant Week is designated to celebrate Dearborn's diverse food culture and signature culinary experience. This allows both food lovers and frequent restaurant goers to experience this unique and savory cuisine as...
Henry Ford College welcomes three new leaders to its staff
February 19th, 20230 Photos Courtesy of Kurt Krug Henry Ford College has welcomed some new appointments to its staff this month. Lisa Bradley as the new executive director of human resources, Dr. Brad Romans as the new dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Tirria Kendred as the new director of K-12 relations. Lisa Bradley Bradley is the new......
Dearborn schools planning orientations to welcome new students
February 19th, 20230 DEARBORN — Schools throughout Dearborn are planning their orientations this spring to meet the new students and parents. Most district middle and high schools have planned their orientation events to welcome next year’s incoming students and their parents. These orientations allow students and parents to become familiar with and...
Bloomfield Township man accused of breaking into neighbor’s home and sexually assaulting her
February 18th, 20230 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man has been accused of breaking into his neighbor's home and sexually assaulting her in the middle of the night, according to reports. The victim awoke at around 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 to find her neighbor, Maher Haddad, standing beside her bed in her condo on the 700 block of Fox Hills Drive, according to......
