New study documents immigrants’ homeownership in Detroit
April 5th, 20190 DETROIT– Global Detroit, a regional economic development initiative, released a study chronicling new potential for immigrants to help stabilize Detroit neighborhoods. The study, “Immigrant Housing in Detroit”, focuses on barriers that may lower homeownership rates among immigrant Detroiters, including significantly less...
U of M graduate student seeks participants for Dearborn-area health study
April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN — A University of Michigan graduate student is asking for participants for a “photovoice” research project to observe what Dearborn residents feel affects their health in the city. Fatima Hassan, who is working on her master's degree in public health, said she’s excited to recruit Arab Americans for the study...
MSU receives failing grade for treatment of international students by Graduate Employees Union
April 5th, 20190 EAST LANSING, MI —Michigan State University graduate assistants filled the lobby of the school's Nisbet Building to grade papers on Thursday, in protest of the university's rejections of several key contract proposals from ongoing negotiations. The rejected proposals affect international graduate students, a group that the union...
Dearborn police officer involved in collision
April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN — Dearborn police are investigating an accident that caused one officer to be transported to the hospital. On April 3, a police car was involved in a crash with another vehicle while officers were responding to an arrest in an unrelated incident. The incident happened during the evening at the intersection of Ford and...
Iraqi detainees may face deportation again after appeals court upholds earlier ruling
April 5th, 20190 CINCINNATI — The case of Hamama v. Adducci was closed on Tuesday by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals here, a ruling which could place hundreds of Iraqi Christians at risk for deportation after they lost their chance to continue fighting their cases in court, the website Christianity Today reported. The class-action lawsuit was...
Rep. Tlaib proposes legislation to block use of consumer credit scores in auto insurance rates
April 4th, 20190 WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) introduced new legislation in Congress that would block insurers from factoring in consumers' credit history to set auto rates. She said credit scores have nothing to do with how people drive, resulting in discrimination against low-income consumers. "It's a new form of...
New study ranks DTW number 23 in country when it comes to flight departures
April 3rd, 20190 DETROIT— Out of the 75 busiest airports in the U.S., Detroit Metro Airport ranks the 23rd best in the nation when it comes to on-time performance, with just less than one percent (.98%) of all flights being canceled for all of 2018. The new ranking comes from InsureMyTrip. The data included newly updated information...
Spring break activities for kids in Dearborn at Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center will hold several activities for kids during spring break. Activities include open swimming in the recently renovated natatorium weekdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., a rock climbing wall open on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and basketball games in the gymnasium on weekdays until...
Dearborn: Home renovation permits and inspections in place to keep homes safe
April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Building construction permits and building inspections are in place to keep homes safe and in good repair, according to a press release by the City of Dearborn. City officials say that property owners who are considering home renovations should keep in mind that a residential renovation permit is required for various...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport announces construction project on primary departure runway
April 2nd, 20190 DETROIT – Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials have announced construction of DTW Runway 3L/21R and its associated taxiways will begin on April 1. The 8,500-foot primary departure runway is located on the eastern portion of the airfield. FAA Airport Improvement Program funds and airport revenue bonds fund the $256 million...
Community notables honored at The Arab American News’ 35th anniversary banquet
April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN - The Arab American News is more than just a journalistic institution that delivers the news. After 35 years of being a pillar in the community, the paper has seen politicians, socialites and activists from the community grow and serve others in becoming citizens who bring contributions to Michigan and the nation at...
Famous kids’ show “Fozi Mozi & Tutti” comes to Dearborn
April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The cast from YouTube’s famous kids’ show "Fozi Mozi & Tutti", an Arabic children's program, will visit Dearborn in April as part of their American tour. There are barely any Arab American programs for kids available. Fozi Mozi & Tutti are characters from an Arabic children’s channel known on YouTube for...
Statistics show accident risks for motorcycle riders
April 2nd, 20190 DEARBORN— Last week, all major news outlets in the area reported on the fatal motorcycle accident of 22-year-old Fadel AlGhazali on Warren Ave. on March 23. In August 2016, 19-year-old Mohamad Hazimi was killed in a motorcycle crash on westbound Warren Ave after a Jeep made an illegal U-turn. A motorcycle accident claimed the...
Longtime Metro Detroit Muslim advocate returning to Michigan for April book tour
March 31st, 20190 BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Muslim Americans in Metro Detroit have had their share of ups and downs in recent years due to Islamophobia and other challenges, but these times have also created leaders who have helped guide the community through difficult challenges. Victor Ghalib Begg, who helped found the Muslim Unity Center Mosque here, is...
Community Foundation announces funding for U.S. Census engagement programs
March 31st, 20190 DETROIT — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced its “Southeast Michigan Counts” initiative to support local organizations to promote U.S. Census participation in April 2020. The Community Foundation plans to provide grants of $5,000-$30,000 to organizations across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, working......
Gov. Whitmer appoints Helal Farhat to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court
March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — Helal Farhat, a prominent Metro Detroit attorney, was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Bench by Governor Whitmer on Thursday, March 28. Born on September 4, 1977 in South Lebanon, Farhat immigrated to the United States with his family on January 18, 1988. He is the youngest of 10 children, five boys and five...
Dearborn homeowners ‘fed up’ with sky-high property taxes, take their case to City Council
March 29th, 20192 DEARBORN — A group of local homeowners attended the Tuesday, March 26 City Council meeting here, sharing their long-running concerns that they're being badly overtaxed on their homes and properties. The group met earlier with Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly to discuss strategies for alleviating the growing burden. Together they......
National, state and local officials praise The Arab American News for its impact at 35th anniversary banquet
March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — A "who's who" of national, state and local officials and leaders from the Arab American community joined nearly 700 supporters and friends at The Arab American News' 35th anniversary banquet at the Bint Jabeil Cultural Center this past Friday. They celebrated its achievements and looked forward to its future. Attendees...
Dearborn Public School Board interview schedule announced for April 4 applicants
March 29th, 20193 Dearborn Public School Board interview schedule announced for April 4 applicants DEARBORN – Nine applicants for the Dearborn Public School Board's vacant seat will be interviewed during a special meeting on Thursday, April 4 starting at 4:30 p.m., the board announced today. The meeting will be open to the public, and will be...
Muslim group offers free medical services to southeast Michigan communities
March 29th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Sunday, March 31, Who is Hussain — Michigan (WIH) will partner with healthcare professionals across Wayne County to host a completely free medical camp at the Islamic House of Wisdom from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Who is Hussain is a global movement founded in 2012 and it currently leads more than 60...
Jerusalem’s Bishop Attallah Hanna visits Metro Detroit next week
March 27th, 20190 LIVONIA — The Palestine Aid Society of America will be hosting Jerusalem's Bishop Atallah Hanna on Sunday, March 31 at St. Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia. Hanna will serve as a keynote speaker during the Day of the Land Commemoration. Born in the Galilean village of Al Rameh, Theodosius (Atallah) Hanna attended Thessalonica......
The Arab American News names Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib ‘2019 Person of the Year’
March 27th, 20190 DEARBORN —The Arab American News has been in business for more than three decades, telling the stories of one of the most vibrant, successful and compelling communities in the United States; but until this past Friday it had never before named an official “Person of the Year.” The inaugural award, which will become a new...
Arab American player receives first University of Michigan football scholarship for the class of 2021
March 26th, 20190 UTICA — The University of Michigan received its first football commitment for the class of 2021 earlier this month, as Sterling Heights Stevenson High School offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi announced that he had accepted a scholarship offer from the Wolverines. The 6' 6", 280 lbs. El-Hadi chose to commit to the Wolverines......
ACCESS CEO announces new leadership transitions within the organization
March 25th, 20190 DEARBORN – ACCESS CEO Hassan Jaber announced today that Maha Freij, previously the organization's deputy executive director and chief financial officer, has been appointed to serve as the executive director of the 48-year-old organization. Former finance director Wisam Qasem Fakhoury has been promoted to CFO, and Jaber, who has been...
MI attorney general and justices announce Michigan Elder Abuse task force
March 25th, 20190 The Arab American News LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with Supreme Court Justices Richard Bernstein and Megan Cavanagh, Midland County Prosecutor J. Dee Brooks, state legislators Rep. Brian Elder and Sen. Paul Wojno, and 72-year-old Macomb resident Dennis Burgio to announce the formation of the Michigan......
