State Supreme Court adopts rule change to allow cell phones in courts
January 20th, 20200 LANSING – Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court adopted amendments to court rules to explicitly allow the public to bring cell phones into courthouses and courtrooms. The changes also allow the public to photograph court records. Previously, rules regarding cell phones and other personal electronic devices varied widely from...
Democrats ponder Sanders’ prospects for beating Trump as Iowa, New Hampshire loom
January 19th, 20200 Bernie Sanders is showing strength on the ground in the two first states on the presidential primary calendar for the 2020 presidential election, New Hampshire and Iowa, as Democratic Party supporters begin to ponder whether the Vermont senator is capable of winning the presidency. Iowa's Democratic caucuses will be held on Monday,...
U.S. government launches pilot program to collect DNA from people detained at border crossings
January 19th, 20200 HOUSTON — The United States government announced the launch of a new pilot program to collect DNA from people nationwide and submit it to the FBI, according to a report from the New York Times. Information collected would be entered into a massive criminal database run by the FBI, where it would be held indefinitely, the report...
Thought provoking art exhibition “Preoccupations: Palestinian Landscapes” premieres in Detroit, runs through February 8
January 19th, 20200 DETROIT —A collection of Palestine-themed works from several Palestinian artists is currently on display at the Holding House artist-run workspace here, comprising a thought provoking new exhibit titled “Preoccupations: Palestinian Landscapes.” The exhibit is aimed at expanding and exploring the traditional narrative about...
Catholics should refuse to participate in U.S. wars, Detroit-area bishop says
January 18th, 20200 DETROIT — Peace advocate and Catholic bishop Thomas Gumbleton of the Archdiocese of Detroit has called for Catholics to refuse to participate in any further U.S. wars, according to a report published in Detroit Metro Times on Tuesday. Gumbleton, who has visited and met with victims of war in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, El Salvador,...
Homegrown entrepreneur Allie Mallad, Red Effect Infrared Fitness for women celebrate grand opening of Dearborn location
January 17th, 20200 DEARBORN — A grand opening party for the new Red Effect Infrared Fitness for Women location in west Dearborn took place on Saturday, December 28, celebrating the fast-growing nationwide fitness chain's latest success story. Guests officially welcomed Dearborn native Allie Mallad's newest location to the neighborhood with music,...
Innovative center improves Alzheimer awareness through contextual research on Arab Americans
January 17th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (MCCFAD) is a newly formed Resource Center for Minority Aging (RCMAR), housed at the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institute on Aging. The center partners with Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern...
Garden City man charged in carjacking of police vehicle
January 17th, 20200 GARDEN CITY — Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Thomas Russell Troost, 28, of Garden City in connection with the carjacking of a Dearborn Heights Police Department scout car. On Jan. 14, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Dearborn Heights Police were dispatched to a gas station in the area of West Warren Avenue and Telegraph...
Emgage to host U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib at “The Impacts of the Muslim Vote” event
January 16th, 20200 BROOMFIELD HILLS - This weekend, Emgage, an influential Muslim advocacy organization with national headquarters in Washington, D.C, and five state chapters (Florida, Michigan, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania), will present "The Impacts of the Muslim Vote." The event will feature as special guest speaker U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib...
Dingell calls for DHS to redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
January 16th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will extend but not redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) called on DHS to provide clarity and certainty to Yemenis living in the U.S. and people attempting to flee violence and the worst humanitarian...
Hussein Berry named new president as Dearborn School Board reorganizes, recognizes member contributions
January 15th, 20201 DEARBORN — Dearborn Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko took time out at the January 13 School Board meeting to thank the trustees for their service to the community, recognizing them for Board Appreciation Month. “On behalf of our students, staff and community, I would like to thank our board trustees for their enduring...
It’s never been more important for every Michigander to be counted in the U.S. Census
January 15th, 20200 The census impacts everyone from seniors to students, kids and parents and our local businesses and neighborhoods. Participating in the census is a civic duty as important as voting to our democracy. To help get the word out, the state of Michigan has launched the Be Counted campaign to communicate the importance of completing the...
Oregon man charged with hate crimes in beating of 70-year-old immigrant
January 13th, 20200 DESCHUTES COUNTY, OR — An Oregon man has been charged with attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly breaking into a motel office and attacking a 70-year-old immigrant from India who owns the business, a report from NBCNews.com said. The man, 53-year-old James Lamb of Eugene, Oregon, was charged on Tuesday, January 7 with...
Demonstrators brave freezing temperatures to join anti-war rally at the University of Michigan
January 10th, 20200 ANN ARBOR — Hundreds of students and peace advocates attended an anti-war rally on the campus of the University of Michigan Wednesday night, reacting to a U.S. military strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Juan Cole, a well known professor and blogger specializing in Middle East history, called the targeting of...
Survey: Poverty among American Muslims is reportedly high, despite large number of successful professionals
January 10th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite large numbers of faith members in high profile, high income positions, American Muslims are nonetheless facing difficult economic circumstances according to the latest research from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU). That was a key finding of the organization's 2019 American Muslim......
Community and faith leaders call for an end to dangerous escalation with Iran
January 10th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Faith leaders from across Metro Detroit gathered Thursday in the Islamic House of Wisdom to call for calm in the face of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following a drone attack that killed an Iranian general and a missile attack on an Iraqi air base housing American troops. The Christian and...
Wayne County Treasurer’s Office Veteran’s Fair provides much needed assistance to locals who served
January 8th, 20200 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Wayne County Treasurer's Office hosted the third annual Veteran's Resource Fair on Thursday, November 21 at Bellagio Banquet & Conference Center, providing veterans, spouses and family members help and information on healthcare, employment, housing, utility assistance and much more. Well over 400 veterans,......
2019 local year in review: Hopes, tragedies, setbacks and successes of Arab Americans
December 27th, 20190 It has been another important year for Arab Americans and we have been fortunate to cover many of the more important issues affecting our vibrant community in Michigan. We hope that with this recap, our readers can gain a sense of the many ways Arab Americans continue to play an integral role in our state, its economy and its lifeways....
Keeping it in the family: Alexander’s Custom Clothiers is an Arab American success story
December 27th, 20190 NORTHVILLE — Fine fabrics, stylish and often lavish suits, pants, jackets and shoes adorn a beautiful and classy interior at Alexander’s Custom Clothiers in a chic Northville shopping and commercial neighborhood. Though miles away from the Arab American hubs of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, the town has its own connections with...
Sen. Peters calls for lowering prescription drug costs for Michigan patients
December 27th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, unveiled a new report on skyrocketing prescription drug prices and drug shortages. At St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospital in Pontiac on December 6, Peters joined Michiganders struggling with...
New Metro Airport program allows non-travelers through security checkpoints to surprise family members during holiday season
December 26th, 20190 ROMULUS — A new program allowing non-travelers to visit loved ones beyond the security checkpoint in two terminals began last month at Detroit Metro Airport and is expected to run through the holiday season until the beginning of 2020. The program, dubbed “DTW Destination Pass”, is the result of loosened regulations by the......
Chicago named most welcoming U.S. city for immigrants, Detroit comes in 14th overall
December 26th, 20190 CHICAGO — Detroit is the 14th most welcoming city for immigrants in the United States, according to a list of rankings compiled by New American Economy, a bipartisan research group dedicated to comprehensive immigration reform. Chicago came in number one in this year's rankings of 100 cities, followed by Chula Vista, California,...
Free opening reception to be held at Michigan-Dearborn for “Halal Metropolis” series of art exhibitions
December 26th, 20190 DEARBORN — “Halal Metropolis”, a traveling series of exhibitions by artist Osman Khan, photographer Razi Jafri and historian Sally Howell, will debut at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's installation in the Stamelos Gallery Center next month. The installation will highlight the role that food, fashion and holiday......
Zenna Faraj Elhasan appointed to Michigan Civil Rights Commission
December 21st, 20190 LANSING — Governor Whitmer announced several new commission appointments on Wednesday, including one for former Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) Vice President Zenna Faraj Elhasan. She will be serving as a commissioner on The Michigan Civil Rights Commission beginning in January. Elhasan and her family are...
Local leaders question Secretary of State Benson’s visit to Israel, the second by a Michigan political leader in less than a month
December 21st, 20190 LANSING — A little less than a month after Gov. Whitmer visited Israel to attend events and conduct business with technology based companies, Michigan.gov announced that Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was also visiting as part of a bipartisan delegation from the National Association of Secretaries of State this Monday. Her trip......
