Iraqi forces fire at protesters in Baghdad after prime minister pledges vague reform
October 6th, 20190 BAGHDAD — Iraqi police shot at a small group of protesters in Baghdad on Friday after three deadly days of anti-government unrest, and Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said no “magic solution” was available, pledging vague reform unlikely to placate Iraqis. At least 27 people have been killed so far in violent demonstrations that...
Dearborn elementary receives National Blue Ribbon honor for third year in a row
October 4th, 20190 DEARBORN — Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary was officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for the third year in a row on Thursday, September 26. The school educates 325 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. “We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students...
Feds sue Troy for illegally rejecting mosque, denying religious freedoms
October 3rd, 20190 TROY — A lawsuit was filed on Thursday accusing the city of Troy of violating the religious rights of a Muslim group after denying zoning approval to build a mosque. The Council on American-Islamic Relations of Michigan (CAIR-MI) in Farmington Hills was among those offering praise for the decision. “The city of Troy is one of...
Travelers rank Detroit Metropolitan as the best mega airport in America
October 3rd, 20190 DETROIT - Airline passengers ranked Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the best mega airport in North America, according to a new study from J.D. Power. The Motor City’s airport emerged as the winner among mega airports, scoring 786 out of 1,000 points, followed by Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport/Wold (779)...
Hammoud, Santana secure more than $1 million in funding for new consolidated 911 dispatch center
October 3rd, 20190 LANSING — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) and State Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) were able to secure nearly $1.3 million in state funding to improve the consolidated 911 dispatch center, which they say will improve communication in the region. “Providing the necessary resources to our first responders is integral to...
New revelations in Ibrahim Aljahim sexual assault case, judge orders tether
October 3rd, 20190 HAMTRAMCK –Embattled Yemeni American and Oakland International Academy Community Liaison Ibrahim Aljahim appeared in the 31st District Court in Hamtramck on Thursday for a probable cause hearing. The appearance is Aljahim’s second since being arraigned on two charges of criminal sexual conduct involving a mentally disabled victim....
Michigan ban on flavored vaping officially goes into effect despite controversy
October 2nd, 20190 LANSING — Michigan's ban on flavored vaping officially went into effect on October 2 despite controversy. The ban was pursued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer after Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said he found that youth vaping constituted a public health...
Local attorney Rula Aoun sworn in as Dearborn’s 19th District Court magistrate
October 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) Director Rula Aoun was sworn in as the new magistrate in Dearborn's 19th District Court on Tuesday, September 18, taking the oath from Judge Sam Salamey in front of her father, Chaker and mother, Mona. Aoun held her first session in court earlier this week, and called her new...
Informational meetings about BRICS bond to continue through October
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn residents interested in getting more information on Dearborn Public School’s proposed BRICS bond can still attend DPS planned informational meetings through October. A question on the November 5 ballot will ask residents to approve a new $240 million bond for the district. The new bonds will not increase the...
Dearborn bodybuilder Ibrahim “Big Abe” Klait plans to stay strong on his path at age 50
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN – At age 50, Dearborn bodybuilder Ibrahim Klait continued his extraordinary performance streak by coming in second this year in the Mr. Universe competition in New Jersey on July 4. The event featured 1,700 bodybuilders. Klait competed in the 35, 40 and 50-year-old categories and two different weight classes. Klait also...
Local charity founder Najah Bazzy honored as a “CNN Hero” for contributions to serving humanity
September 29th, 20190 DEARBORN/INKSTER — The local Arab American community is home to a large group of charities serving people of all races, religions and ethnicities; and one of the most well known is Zaman International, which purchased a new 40,500 square-foot building in Inkster in 2014 to continue scaling up its operations to serve more people. The...
New podcast from local journalist takes on Arab American cultural taboos, including “Dating While Arab”
September 29th, 20191 DETROIT — Arab American life is full of taboos surrounding issues including cultural and religious traditions, marriage, dating and more, but increased media coverage and social media alike have both helped to “lift the veil” on these topics in recent years. Zahra Huber, a 35-year-old Iraqi American journalist who grew up in New...
Filmmaker’s upcoming documentary shines light on her Palestinian and Mexican parents’ search for their childhood homes
September 27th, 20190 CHICAGO — Documentary filmmaker Colette Ghunim recently met her Kickstarter goal to complete her 56-minute documentary film "Traces of Home", which will tell the immigrant story from the perspectives of her mother and father and their quests to find their childhood homes in Palestine and Mexico, respectively. The Chicagoland area...
Attorney General Nessel appoints Hammoud, three others to new wrongful imprisonment compensation board
September 25th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the establishment of a new Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act (WICA) Board on Wednesday, which was created to review each WICA request and make recommendations on key decisions in the litigation of its cases. Once cases are found to meet the legal standard of wrongful...
Bernie Sanders pickets with UAW at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
September 25th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK - Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was in Detroit to picket with striking UAW workers at the gigantic General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant on Wednesday. The labor strike is now in its 10th day. UAW members and supporters can be routinely seen picketing outside of the 4......
Garden City Hospital to host ‘Stroll in the Garden’ open house, tour and ribbon cutting ceremony on two dates this week
September 24th, 20190 GARDEN CITY — Open house events will be held on two dates this week to celebrate programs and renovations at Garden City Hospital, a press release from the hospital said. The events will both be located in the main lobby on the main hospital campus, and will include speeches by Garden City Hospital CEO Saju George as well as Garden...
Attorney General Nessel charges recently elected Southfield City Clerk on six criminal counts
September 23rd, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined on Monday by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to announce six felony charges filed in Oakland County's 46th District Court against Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins. There were six charges in total, which stem from the November 6, 2018 general election. The......
Suspect arraigned in death of Taylor woman whose body was recovered by Dearborn Police
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — A suspect named James Lamont Lindsey was arraigned this afternoon in connection with the death of a Taylor woman whose body was found locally, a press release from Dearborn Police said. The arraignment was held in front of Judge Sam Salamey of the 19th District Court. Due to the seriousness of the crime, Lindsey was...
Dearborn community, police hold a meeting to address recent crimes
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After recent armed robberies and deaths, crime and safety enforcement were two main topics at a neighborhood association meeting this past Wednesday evening at the Hajj Jamil Community Center. They’re also issues that impact almost every neighborhood in Dearborn. Held by the Aviation Property Owners Association...
Social Security is not trying to take your benefits
September 23rd, 20190 By Jim Kreidler We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your benefits will end (That’s not true, by the way.). If you get a call like this, do not press 1. Instead, just hang up and remember: Your Social Security number is not...
Refugee resettlement project finds home in Hamtramck
September 23rd, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – The city of Hamtramck is expected to see three new two-family homes as part of a refugee resettlement project. The project, dubbed Freedom Village, will provide refugees affordable transitional housing. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2020. Wayne County will utilize funds from......
Dearborn Schools’ new lunch menu features ethnic halal food with emphasis on nutrition
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN – Its been little over three years since Dearborn School Superintendent Glenn Maleyko was approached by his student advisory council about the availability of healthier, more halal and ethnic choices on the school lunch menu. “When it came to school lunches, I heard from some of our customers, which are students, and I...
Dr. Antima Gupta opens first women run physical therapy clinic in Dearborn
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After working at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for more than 20 years, Dr. Antima Gupta, a physical therapist who graduated with a doctorate from Wayne State University, opened Cure Physical Therapy in Dearborn, a clinic that specializes in women's health and wellness. Gupta told The Arab American News that she has been......
Crestwood School District board to interview four candidates for superintendent position
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - While the search for a new superintendent for the Crestwood School District has been in progress, the board has selected four finalists to move onto the interview process. The names of the candidates are James Baker, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Lakeview School District, Battle Creek, MI; Dr. Mary Ann...
Dearborn Police investigate death of Taylor woman, reward offered for information
September 21st, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police Department say that at approximately 7:45 am on Friday, September 20, its officers responded to a secluded area near Paul Avenue and Southfield Freeway on report of an unresponsive female that had been located there. On arrival, they discovered an injured 34-year-old female Taylor resident. After......
