Zarif: There won’t be a better nuclear deal with Iran than 2015 accord
July 8th, 20190 GENEVA - World powers will not be able to negotiate a better deal with Iran than the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on Monday. Iran threatened on Monday to restart deactivated centrifuges and ramp up its enrichment of uranium to 20 percent purity as its next potential big moves away...
Germany rejects Trump’s call for ground troops in Syria
July 8th, 20190 BERLIN - Germany on Monday rejected demands by the United States to deploy ground troops in Syria, a stance likely to anger President Trump who wants Chancellor Angela Merkel to commit to a bigger military role in the Middle East. “When I say the government envisages sticking to the current measures in the anti-Islamic State...
How to block unwanted calls
July 5th, 20191 Scammers can use the Internet to make calls from all over the world. They don’t care if you’re on the National Do Not Call Registry. That’s why your best defense against unwanted calls is call blocking. Which type of call-blocking or call-labeling technology you use will depend on the phone — whether it’s a mobile,...
U.S. Rep. Andy Levin to stand with faith leaders opposing war on Iran
July 5th, 20190 DETROIT - Christian and Muslim clerics will stand with U.S. Rep. Andy Levin (D-Warren) on Monday to call for peace and reason after the nation was brought to the brink of war with Iran last month. The demonstration will be held at Central United Methodist Church, located at 23 E Adams Ave in Detroit, at 12:30 p.m. Iranian born Imam...
Woman accused of welfare fraud may lose her citizenship
July 4th, 20190 GRAND RAPIDS — A Kentwood woman accused of lying about her criminal background to gain U.S. citizenship is facing a federal charge that could put her in prison for 10 years, a report from WZZM-13 in Grand Rapids said. The woman unlawfully collected nearly $31,000 in benefits and did not disclose the welfare fraud during her process...
Hammoud and Worthy address Flint’s frustrated residents
July 4th, 20190 FLINT – At a town-hall style meeting at the UAW Local 659 in Flint last Friday, Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy spoke to residents affected by the city’s water crisis. This was the first meeting of this kind and was held two weeks after the new investigative team dismissed all...
Rainbow Connection granted wishes to thousands of children in Michigan with life threatening illnesses
July 4th, 20190 ROCHESTER - Since its inception in 1985, Rochester based charity organization Rainbow Connection has made wishes come true for thousands of children with life threatening medical conditions in Michigan. The charity began when Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson organized a memorial golf outing to raise scholarship funds in...
Arab American goalie thrilled for chance to compete with hometown favorite Detroit Red Wings
July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings 2019 development camp wrapped up this past weekend under the watchful eye of new general manager Steve Yzerman at Little Caesars Arena downtown, as recent draft picks and free agent signees battled it out on the ice. Among the latter group was Plymouth native Robbie Beydoun, a lifelong fan of the team...
Splash pads and neighborhood pools now open in Dearborn sites
July 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN — As part of the city’s outdoor aquatic season, splash pads are now open at three Dearborn sites. The splash pads are located at Crowley, Hemlock and Whitmore-Bolles Parks; they are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A part failure delayed the opening of the Crowley and Hemlock Park splash pads. Use of the splash...
Arab American Civil Right League, NAACP hold fifth annual justice awards tribute
July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) and the Detroit Branch of the NAACP hosted the fifth annual Justice Awards Tribute event on Tuesday, honoring individuals who have dedicated their lives to equality and justice. This year's honorees were Judge Kirsten Frank Kelly of the Michigan Court of Appeals and attorney...
2019’s best and worst places for Fourth of July celebrations
July 3rd, 20190 With the Fourth of July just days away, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2019's Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations on Tuesday, as well as accompanying videos to go along with interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts & Figures infographic. To determine the best...
Arab American non-profit expands Macomb County services, opens primary care clinic
July 1st, 20190 STERLING HEIGHTS — The Arab American & Chaldean Council announced it will now be offering integrated health care services in Sterling Heights, with the opening of the council’s new primary care clinic. The clinic is located at ACC's Macomb location at 38219 Mound Rd. in Sterling Heights, providing a multi-faceted healthcare...
Nawal Hamadeh talks about her charter schools and the 2019 graduation incident
June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN - In a conversation with The Arab American News, Nawal Hamadeh, founder and director of the Hamadeh Educational Services, discussed the incident that took place at the Universal Academy graduation ceremony, which turned into a public issue after the release of a video sparked a widespread debate. The video featured two...
Dearborn water rate change doesn’t do nearly enough to support residents, councilman says
June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN—The Dearborn City Council voted 4-1 last Tuesday to amend fixed rates charged to the city's water customers. According to Councilman David Bazzy, the move led to heated discussions. “There was a lot of good discussions back and forth, some of it slightly heated, some of it not so heated," he said. "I think that either...
Ghida Dagher: Creating change, opening doors behind the scenes
June 30th, 20190 LANSING – As waves of Arab Americans have pushed past political barriers and successfully secured political power in the country in recent years, many have become the representative faces of this growing trend. There are, however, many young Arab Americans who have worked for years in movement politics, and the community......
Arab Americans work to serve the community, fill talent gap through Challenge Detroit
June 30th, 20190 DETROIT — One of the biggest challenges facing the “Motor City” in recent years as it continues yet another renaissance has been the tendency for talented young professionals to leave the city. In response, Doyle Mosher and Deirdre Groves founded Challenge Detroit in 2008, in hopes of keeping the area's brightest and best from...
Healthy Dearborn coalition to begin eight-week walking campaign
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN – Beginning July 10, Healthy Dearborn, Mayor Jack O’Reilly and Beaumont Health will launch a new eight-week challenge to offer people more opportunities to participate in a healthier lifestyle. The campaign will run until September 10. The campaign is currently looking for volunteer walk leaders. Anyone interested is......
Dearborn Hills Golf Course offers opportunities for kids
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department’s “Drivers” or “Putters” programs are offering golf opportunities for kids beginning June 18. Golf enthusiasts between the ages of 7 and 17 are invited to register for both programs. The Drivers and Putters programs, offered at the Robert Herndon Dearborn Hills Golf...
Hassan Sheikh named deputy director of Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department has appointed Hassan Sheikh as its deputy director. The department works to retain businesses, attract investment and maintain property values in the city. Sheikh was previously director of Hamtramck's Community and Economic Development Department. He was...
Gov. Whitmer signs multiple bills, including changes to graduated license requirements
June 26th, 20190 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed multiple noteworthy House and Senate bills on Tuesday, including one amending the requirements for the levels of a graduated license and another regulating unmanned aircraft systems in certain circumstances. Senate Bill 192 amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that an individual who has a...
Bernie Sanders proposes canceling entire $1.6 trillion in U.S. student loan debt
June 24th, 20190 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed a bill on Monday eliminating all $1.6 trillion of student debt held in the United States, two days before the candidates' first debate in Miami, adding to the 2020 policy fight of the Democratic presidential primary. Sanders' proposal suggests that the federal government pay to wipe clean the student......
Woman awarded over $3 million after Oakwood physician is found negligent
June 24th, 20190 DETROIT — Plaintiff Mariah Martinez was awarded over $3 million on Monday after former Oakwood Healthcare and William Beaumont Hospital physician Yasser Awaad was found negligent in misdiagnosing and treating her for epilepsy. The case was tried in Wayne County Circuit Court with Judge Robert J. Colombo presiding. Martinez was...
Amnesty program from Dearborn court waives late fees on unpaid tickets through June 28
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — The 19th District Court announced its 2019 Amnesty Program for all delinquent civil infraction tickets, which began on Monday and runs through June 28. Unpaid tickets can accumulate additional late fees, default fees and warrant fees, increasing the original amount of the ticket. The program will allow individuals an......
Amended Dearborn ordinance gives dates and times for fireworks use
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn updated the fireworks ordinance in February of this year. While the amended ordinance restricts the number of holidays and the times during which residents can discharge fireworks throughout the year, more allowable days were added around Independence Day. During and leading up to Independence Day,...
Community holds fundraiser for prosecutor Kym Worthy in Dearborn
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Friends, supporters, well wishers, prominent community members and officials alike turned out by the dozens on Wednesday June 19 at Habib's Cuisine, supporting one of the most respected prosecutors in the country, Kym Worthy, for her upcoming bid for reelection. Worthy, who recently joined with Michigan Solicitor General......
