Arab American author who lost book deal sues publisher for $13.4 million
June 22nd, 20192 Natasha Tynes, a Jordanian American author who lost a book deal after shaming a Black train worker for eating on a train, has sued her publisher for $13.4 million, claiming their condemnation led her to have "suicidal thoughts" and receive death threats. Tynes filed a lawsuit against publisher Rare Bird Lit in a Los Angeles court on...
Dearborn Schools seeking $245 million bond for upgrading buildings in dire need of repairs
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Michigan's third largest school district will seek a $245 million bond approval this year for revamped media centers, new furniture, equipment, technology upgrades and more, in hopes of fixing up some of the most outdated buildings in the state. A $245 million bond proposal is being sent by board members to state...
Treasury’s unclaimed property auction set for June 22
June 20th, 20190 LANSING - Michigan Unclaimed Property will hold a public auction on Saturday, June 22 at the Quality Suites of Lansing in Delta Township. The auction will feature a wide variety of items, including coins, currency, jewelry, and many collectibles. The public is welcome to inspect the items from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, June...
New Michigan auto insurance plan doesn’t guarantee savings, official says
June 15th, 20190 LANSING — Motorists in the Great Lakes State will be required to buy a considerably larger amount of liability coverage under the new auto insurance law signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently, but the law won't guarantee savings according to one top insurance industry executive. “We sure hope that they don’t wash each...
From near-bankruptcy to top of the heap: Garden City Hospital receives prestigious national award
June 14th, 20190 SAN DIEGO, CA — Michigan's Garden City Hospital received the prestigious Everest Award this past Thursday, June 6, which recognizes an overall improvement over a five-year period and is given to just 13 hospitals nationally. The hospital, which nearly went bankrupt prior to joining Prime Healthcare in 2014, has staged a dramatic...
Feds’ surveillance of Dearborn man raises questions about warrant
June 14th, 20190 DETROIT — The federal government has refused to reveal why agents surveilled 28-year-old Nassif Sami Daher of Dearborn, a report from The Detroit News said Wednesday. The News obtained federal court records detailing a previously unknown investigation by the FBI's counter-terrorism division involving a controversial surveillance...
Dearborn mother preparing to represent Michigan in Miss Muslimah USA 2019 competition
June 14th, 20190 DEARBORN — With the 2019 Miss Muslimah USA pageant set to take place next month, Dearborn's own Andrea Rahal is preparing to represent the state of Michigan, and Muslim women across the world, taking her position as a role model seriously. “I am proud to represent my home state of Michigan as this year’s Miss Muslimah Michigan...
Attorney Mona Fadlallah appointed Dearborn Heights magistrate
June 14th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – Attorney and AAPAC president Mona Fadlallah was appointed a part-time magistrate in the 20th District Court this week. The appointment was made by District Court Chief Judge David D. Turfe and vote for 6 to 0 by the City Council on Tuesday May 11. Councilman Bill Bazzi abstained from the vote due to conflict of...
Crestwood School District putting $35 million bond funds to use in several areas
June 13th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Crestwood School District, home to eight schools including Crestwood High School, has seen several improvements in the months and years following the passage of a $35 million bond in May 2016, with many more to come. The bond passage was the first of its kind in 10 years at the time and improvements are...
Whitmer signs new executive order to create Census Complete Count Committee
June 11th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order #2019-15 on Tuesday, establishing a Complete Count Committee to assist in a comprehensive and accurate Census count in the state. Census data is used for funding and representation accuracy, and making sure the count is as comprehensive as possible is paramount,...
Dearborn updates gazebo ordinance to make distinction between permanent and seasonal structures
June 11th, 20190 DEARBORN – Residents who enjoy relaxing or entertaining in the shade of gazebos got some clarity from the city this week about the requirements governing their installation on their property. The City Council recently approved an amendment to an ordinance that details the definitions of the popular canopy-like structures and...
Gov. Whitmer seeks presidential disaster declaration to help Wayne County flood victims
June 10th, 20190 LANSING — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested that President Trump declare a major disaster for the state as a result of the heavy rainfall and flooding that happened in Wayne County from April 30-May 3. The request comes at the conclusion of an in-depth assessment of damage to the area, a press release from Whitmer's...
Dearborn’s outdoor neighborhood pools to open in mid June
June 10th, 20190 DEARBORN - Starting June 14, Dearborn’s outdoor summer pool season gets into full swing with the opening of the city’s three neighborhood pools. Ten Eyck Pool will open Friday, June 14, featuring open swimming daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. On June 15, Lapeer and Summer-Stephens will open, also offering open swimming daily from 1...
Dearborn Heights mosque’s neighbors raise parking problems, noise issues at City Council meeting
June 10th, 20191 Dearborn Heights – Several residents raised concerns about parking, noise and hostile mosque attendees at the May 28 City Council meeting, following the three-day Ramadan Night of Power festivities. The residents, who all reside within a few blocks of the Islamic Institute of America (IAA) at Ford Road and Kinloch Street in Dearborn...
Ramadan Suhoor Festival promotes unity and diversity among Muslims
June 10th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Community members and many attendees from other towns celebrated the farewell weekend of the Ramadan Suhoor Festival, making its second appearance at the Hype Center on West Warren Avenue. Starting out as a pop-up festival, the Ramadan Suhoor Festival morphed into four weekends of food, celebration and unity......
Dearborn Public Schools’ classes of 2019 are at an all time high
June 10th, 20190 DEARBORN - This year, Dearborn’s three public high school have a 95 percent graduation rate, an all-time high, with 86 percent of the 1,500 graduates going on to college. Graduating students from Fordson High, Edsel Ford High and Dearborn High together received $16.3 million in scholarships. Dearborn Public Schools’...
Dearborn parks to be treated with pesticides to stop weed growth
June 8th, 20190 DEARBORN – Beginning Thursday, June 6, the Department of Public Works will be treating grassy areas with a pesticide to discourage weed growth in order to keep Dearborn’s parks enjoyable throughout the summer. This is an annual application and will take several business days to complete the process across the designated parks in......
Dearborn program for immigrant students featured in national group’s film
DEARBORN — A new professionally-produced video on the success of the Dearborn Public Schools' programs for immigrant students will be showcased during a special screening on Monday, June 10 at Salina Intermediate School at 3:30 p.m. Created by Colorin Colorado with cooperation from the district and the Dearborn Federation of...
New York Times criticized for publishing “deceptive and dishonest” anti-Rashida Tlaib ad
June 4th, 20190 NEW YORK — The New York Times has been criticized over recent ads involving Rashida Tlaib that have been called “deceptive and dishonest” by one Arab American advocate, involving her comments on the Holocaust and Palestinians. The ad, taken out by Shmuley Boteach, an American Orthodox rabbi, author and TV host, on Saturday, June...
Former Governor Rick Snyder’s cell phones, electronic data seized as part of Flint water crisis investigation
June 3rd, 20190 LANSING — Search warrants have been issued by Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud to seize from storage cell phones, iPads, and laptops of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, and 67 current or former state officials who were active during the Flint water crisis, according to a report from the Detroit News. The Associated...
Beaumont launches free breast cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured
May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN —The Beaumont location here, along with similar locations in Trenton and Wayne, has developed a year-round program to provide free screening mammograms to uninsured or underinsured women living in or near these communities. The program, “Breast Health for Life”, is a joint effort among the Beaumont Breast Care Centers......
New “Dearborn Girl” podcast brings fresh perspective to the Arab American story
May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN — The creators of the new podcast “Dearborn Girl” held a launch party at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn recently, during which they announced the release of the show's 12 upcoming episodes. For founders Yasmeen Kadouh and Rima Fadlallah, the focus is to provide local Arab American and Muslim women with a...
The Peoples Iftar brings together different political voices, emphasizes co-governance
May 31st, 20190 Dearborn – Fifteen community organizations and restaurants came together to host The People's Iftar dinner in the Annex of the Arab American National Museum on Wednesday. Attendees included council members from various Metro Detroit cities and other elected officials, local political activists, religious leaders and former......
Local resident reflects on occupation and liberation of southern Lebanon 19 years after Israel’s withdrawal
May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Abbas Youssef remembers the mood in his southern Lebanese village the day Israel fled and relinquished control of the region after 22 years of occupation. Israel was driven out by Lebanese resistance on May 25, 2000, a day known to many in the Lebanese American community as Liberation Day. The Guardian reported...
Michigan Muslim Community Council organizes Ramadan Fight Against Hunger campaign
May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN— The Michigan Muslim Community Council launched its annual Ramadan Fight Against Hunger campaign on May 26. The organization is planning volunteer events and food drives at several locations across southeast Michigan through the end of Ramadan. Dr. Muzammil Ahmad, a Beaumont-affiliated urologist and MMCC board member, told......
