Blue Hands United offering GPS tracking for vulnerable individuals
July 1st, 20260 DEARBORN — The Dearborn based non-profit organization, Blue Hands United for Autism, is offering GPS tracking devices free of charge for individuals who are considered to be a part of the vulnerable population. The program called “Youssif’s Guiding Hands” was inspired by Youssif Hassan Naim, an Autistic man who had gone...
Dearborn voters to decide on historic $1.51 billion school bond proposal in November
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — Dearborn voters will face one of the most significant education decisions in the city's history this fall after the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education approved placing a $1.51 billion bond proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot. If approved, the 20-year plan would finance the largest capital improvement program in the...
Dearborn announces zero-tolerance fireworks enforcement, juvenile curfew ahead of the July 4 holiday
June 27th, 20261 DEARBORN — As Independence Day approaches, the city and the Dearborn Police Department have announced enhanced public safety measures, including a zero-tolerance policy for the illegal or reckless use of fireworks, increased police patrols throughout residential neighborhoods and a temporary nighttime curfew for minors during the...
Mike Esseily officially hired as Dearborn Public Schools superintendent
June 27th, 20261 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a three-year contract for Mike Esseily to become the district's next superintendent during its June 22 meeting, officially appointing him to lead Michigan's third-largest school district. Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the contract, with Esseily scheduled to...
LARA announces seizure of more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives
June 27th, 20260 LANSING – The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), through its Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) and the state fire marshal, partnered with local public safety agencies to seize more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosive materials during a coordinated multi-phase investigation. The investigation...
Michigan erases $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents
June 27th, 20260 LANSING — In a major effort to ease the financial burden of healthcare costs on Michigan families, the state has eliminated more than $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents, giving thousands of households a fresh financial start after years of struggling with unpaid medical bills. Gov. Whitmer announced that 71,871...
Investigation underway after dialysis patient dies, several others hospitalized following treatments at Novi clinic
June 27th, 20260 NOVI — State health and law enforcement officials are investigating the death of an elderly woman and a series of medical emergencies involving several dialysis patients who received treatment at a DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, prompting the facility's temporary closure and a statewide investigation. The investigation began on...
Patricia Podzikowski named director of Dearborn public libraries
June 27th, 20260 DEARBORN — The city has appointed Patricia Podzikowski as the new director of the Dearborn public libraries, officially naming the longtime library professional to the position after several months of serving as interim director. The appointment reflects the city's continued commitment to strengthening its public library system and...
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sues City Council over firing of City Manager Adel Al-Adlani
June 19th, 20261 HAMTRAMCK — Mayor Adam Alharbi has filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking to overturn the Hamtramck City Council’s decision to terminate newly appointed City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, a move that signals an escalating power struggle over governance and decision-making inside City Hall, which is already facing multiple...
Dearborn Heights launches crackdown on construction without permits and on unlicensed contractors
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Amid a construction boom that has transformed Dearborn Heights over the past decade, city officials have announced a major enforcement initiative aimed at curbing building code violations and ensuring that all construction, renovation and home improvement projects comply with legal and safety standards. In a...
Dearborn’s Peace Park becomes World Cup gathering spot for Arab families across Metro Detroit
June 19th, 20260 DEARBORN — Peace Park in downtown west Dearborn has been transformed into a lively gathering place for soccer enthusiasts after the city installed a giant outdoor screen broadcasting FIFA World Cup matches, attracting hundreds of fans and families from across Metro Detroit each day. The screenings have become especially popular among...
Oakland County removes “Voices for Palestinians” signs in West Bloomfield following pressure from the local Jewish community
June 19th, 20260 WEST BLOOMFIELD — Less than a week after two “Voices for Palestinians” signs were installed along Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township, the Oakland County Road Commission removed the official signs on Sunday in response to pressure from members of the local Jewish American community, citing their proximity to Temple...
Three children rescued from hot vehicle in Redford; mothers arrested on child neglect charges
June 19th, 20260 REDFORD TOWNSHIP — Three young children were rescued from a parked vehicle during last week’s extreme heat wave after being left unattended in a shopping center parking lot while temperatures approached 90 degrees. According to police, the children were discovered inside a vehicle parked at Redford Plaza shortly before 5 p.m. with...
25-year-old charged in fatal shooting of four family members in Livonia
June 19th, 20260 LIVONIA — A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting his parents, his brother and his brother’s girlfriend inside the family home earlier this month has been denied bond as he faces multiple murder charges in one of the city’s most shocking recent crimes. During his arraignment, Gage Wade Pierce was formally charged...
Garden City Hospital’s emergency department undergoes major transformation under Dr. Islam Gomaa
June 19th, 20260 GARDEN CITY — The emergency department at Garden City Hospital is undergoing a significant transformation under a comprehensive medical and administrative vision led by Dr. Islam Gomaa, emergency department director and chair of Garden City Hospital and Westland Hospital, as well as co-chair of the stroke program at Lake Huron Medical......
ICE abandons plan for controversial Romulus Detention Center following legal challenge
June 19th, 20260 ROMULUS — Federal immigration authorities have abandoned plans to convert a warehouse in Romulus into a large-scale immigration detention center, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, marking a major victory for local residents, elected officials and community activists who had opposed the project for months. Nessel...
“Wall of Tears” memorial honoring Gaza’s children opens in Dearborn
June 12th, 20260 DEARBORN — Community members, elected officials, faith leaders and activists gathered at Dearborn PEACE Park East on June 11 for the opening of the “Wall of Tears”, a large-scale public art installation created by American artist Phil Buehler that memorializes thousands of Palestinian children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7,......
Hamtramck City Council fires City Manager Adel Aladlani after chaotic meeting, deepening City Hall turmoil
June 12th, 20260 HAMTRAMCK — In a surprise move that exposed deep divisions within the city leadership, the City Council voted on Tuesday, June 9, to terminate City Manager Adel Aladlani just a few months after his appointment, following a contentious and disorderly meeting marked by procedural disputes, shouting matches and accusations of violations...
Metro Detroit surgeon sues federal government for $50 million, claims dismissed Medicare fraud case destroyed his career
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — Nearly three years after federal prosecutors dropped healthcare fraud charges against him, Metro Detroit podiatric surgeon Dr. Anthony Weinert has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and a federal investigator, alleging that a flawed and reckless investigation destroyed...
Life in prison without parole for the killer of Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — A Wayne County judge has sentenced Michael Lopez to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Melvindale Police Corporal Mohamed Said in the line of duty in July 2024. The sentence follows Lopez's conviction last month on charges of first-degree premeditated murder, along with...
Dearborn Heights bans e-bikes on city property following safety review
June 12th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The City Council has unanimously approved a resolution banning the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all city-owned property, citing growing safety concerns and findings from a recent traffic safety study conducted by Police Chief Michael R. Guzowski. The ban took effect immediately and applies to city......
UAW endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s competitive U.S. Senate Democratic primary
June 12th, 20260 DETROIT — With polling showing a tightening race among the three leading Democratic candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed scored a major political victory this week after securing the endorsement of the powerful United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The union announced that its endorsement of...
Mayor Baydoun appoints Phil Hall as Dearborn Heights fire chief
June 12th, 20260 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Mo Baydoun has appointed longtime firefighter and public safety leader Phil Hall as the new chief of the Dearborn Heights Fire Department, effective June 2, following the retirement of Chief David Brogan on June 1. Hall, a nearly 20-year veteran of the department, becomes the city's top fire official after......
Hundreds gather for grand opening of the Imam Al-Hasanain mosque and Islamic Institute of America’s new campus in Dearborn Heights
June 12th, 20263 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hundreds of community members, religious leaders, elected officials and dignitaries gathered in Dearborn Heights earlier this month to celebrate the grand opening of the new headquarters of the Islamic Institute of America (IIOA) and the inauguration of the Imam Al-Hasanain Mosque, a $16 million project that...
Major I-94 interchange closure begins as Restore 94 project enters new phase
June 12th, 20260 The massive Restore 94 reconstruction project entered a new phase this week as crews closed all entrance and exit ramps connecting Interstate 94 and the Southfield Freeway, a major traffic interchange serving western Wayne County. The closures, which began Monday, are expected to remain in place for nearly a year, affecting motorists......
