Arab American teen with Lafora body disease moves with family to wheelchair accessible home
May 3rd, 20190 ANN ARBOR — An Arab American family has obtained a wheelchair accessible townhome for their son and brother, Haitham Breadiy. Doctors diagnosed Haitham with Lafora body disease in April 2017. The family saw his condition deteriorate in a period of about three months as he lost the ability to walk or speak in complete...
Local self-proclaimed cleric Mohammad Hajj Hassan embroiled in scandal, condemned by High Islamic Council
May 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN — The Dearborn-based Shia cleric Mohammad Hajj Hassan, who is the so called leader of the Free Shia Movement, has been the center of controversy following the release of pictures on social media that show him naked and allegedly indulging in adulterous sexual activity. The pictures were circulated widely over Facebook,...
Crestwood High School celebrates high achieving, college bound students at Decision Day 2019
May 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On Wednesday, Crestwood High School celebrated its seniors for their post-secondary educational plans during its 2019 Decision Day event, which took place in the cafeteria. The event also encouraged younger students to prepare early for the next steps in their educational journeys. The Crestwood class of 2019...
EXCLUSIVE: Dearborn police bust local prostitution ring that included minor
May 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN — A 39-year-old Dearborn Heights resident has been charged with two counts of prostitution and engaging the services of a minor, a 16-year-old student at a Dearborn High School, last November and December. Omar Maher Taji was arraigned in 19th District Court on March 9 in Judge Gene Hunt’s courtroom and released on a...
Dr. Mohamad Hakim of Beaumont Dearborn dies at 59, shocks community
May 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN - One of Dearborn's beloved surgeons, Dr. Mohamad Hakim, M.D., P.C., passed away on April 24 following a massive heart attack. Hakim, 59, was a physician/surgeon who was recently elected as the chief of staff at Beaumont Hospital of Dearborn. Hakim practiced medicine for 27 years after graduating from Wayne State...
Second annual Ramadan Suhour Festival expands at new venue
May 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The second annual Ramadan Suhour Festival in Dearborn Heights makes its debut at the Hype Center on West Warren Ave. Hassan Chami, who organized the first event last year, said it’s common for people and vendors to congregate outdoors during Ramadan. “I thought, ‘Since this is going on and everyone’s...
Gov. Whitmer, Wayne County executive declare state of emergency over flooding
May 3rd, 20190 DETROIT – Gov. Whitmer and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans declared a state of emergency at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, following widespread flooding and damage to approximately 3,000 homes in the county. “I want to commend the first responders, volunteers and residents who have pulled together to respond to the devastation caused...
Dearborn mother of eight to graduate with engineering degree from Wayne State
May 1st, 20190 DEARBORN — It's often said that motherhood is one of the hardest jobs, but for Najat Machiche, it's just one of many. The 43-year-old wife and mother of eight made headlines recently for her success at Wayne State University. Machiche is graduating this weekend with a degree in engineering, the culmination of years of hard work...
Arrest of suspect in bomb threats against southwest Michigan mosque welcomed by CAIR-MI
April 30th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) welcomed the arrest of a suspect relating to a bomb threat made against a mosque in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a press release from the group said. During the incident, Benton Harbor Township Police were contacted by an official from the...
What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak
April 29th, 20190 NEW YORK - The United States so far this year has recorded 704 cases of measles in 22 states, its largest outbreak since public health officials in 2000 declared the disease eradicated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC on Monday released updated figures on the number of cases recorded so far this...
How do residents in the Metro area celebrate Earth Day?
April 29th, 20190 DEARBORN - To commemorate Earth Day, the global holiday to celebrate life, more than two dozen institutions and organizations in the Metro area hosted an activity or event in honor of the holiday. Educational institutions hosted celebratory activities that included collecting roadside trash and wearing T-shirts, sweaters or jerseys...
Dearborn police increasing awareness of distracted driving
April 29th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is joining forces with other departments across the country to intensify enforcement of state and local texting and distracted-driving laws for April, the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The purpose of this increased activity is to raise awareness about the dangers, and legal...
Arab American artists featured in exhibit at Pontiac Creative Arts Center
April 29th, 20190 Pontiac – The Pontiac Creative Arts Center (PCAC) is hosting an Arab American Art Exhibition this month. The exhibit features prominent Arab American artists from the Metro Detroit area and displays multi media works, including painting, print making and glass work. Many of the 12 artists featured have had works displayed in...
Suspect in attack at San Diego synagogue also investigated for mosque arson
April 29th, 20190 POWAY - The 19-year-old suspect accused of opening fire at a synagogue in Poway on Saturday brings concerns about rising incidents of anti-Jewish hate across the nation. Police say the gunman walked into the suburban San Diego synagogue late on Saturday morning, the last day of the week-long Jewish holiday of Passover, and killed one...
Civil liberties avenger, federal Judge Damon Keith, dies at 96
April 28th, 20190 Federal Judge Damon Keith, who decided cases that involved some of America’s controversial political and social issues, died early Sunday morning, family members said. He was 96. Keith, a grandson of slaves whose judicial career spanned five decades and 10 presidents, decided cases from school desegregation to government......
Recycle or donate your old electronics
April 26th, 20190 In honor of Earth Day, which took place April 22, now is a great time to consider e-cycling or donating your used electronics. Maybe you’ve decided to get a new TV, replace old smoke detectors or get rid of toys your kids have outgrown. But dumping them in the trash is a bad idea: most electronics contain hazardous...
Vehicle crashed through wall at Dearborn middle school
April 26th, 20190 DEARBORN — On April 23, the Dearborn Police Department responded to a report that a sedan crashed into into Bryant Middle School. The vehicle hit the side of the building near Telegraph Road and Cherry Hill Street. Dearborn Police and Fire Department personnel responded and rendered first aid to the driver, a 33-year-old Dearborn......
Federal court: Michigan must redraw congressional, legislative maps
April 26th, 20190 DETROIT — A panel of federal judges ordered Michigan's Republican-controlled legislature to redraw nearly three dozen state and U.S. congressional districts on Thursday, saying that the existing boundaries dilute the power of Democratic voters. The panel of three judges said that the current maps drawn by Republicans represent a...
Dearborn area students flourishing with seven high schools named Academic State Champs
April 26th, 20190 DEARBORN — Bridge Magazine recently announced its Academic State Champs list honoring Michigan schools where getting accepted into college or receiving a scholarship is the new norm. Six Dearborn Public Schools under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko, as well as Star International Academy in Dearborn Heights, under...
MI AG Nessel reports $1 million increase in child support collected in the first quarter of 2019
April 26th, 20192 LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday that the Department's child support unit collected a total of $6.5 million in back child support payments in just the first quarter of 2019. The first-quarter collections are up more than $1 million from that of 2018. Of the amount received, more than $5 million...
Islamic House of Wisdom honors interfaith leaders at semi-annual fundraising dinner
April 26th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom hosted its 2019 semi-annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 25, at the Bellagio Banquet & Conference Center in Dearborn Heights in the presence of many leaders and members of the community. Part of the message the center aims at bringing forth is fighting Islamophobia. "We in the......
Skeletal remains found in a wooded area in Dearborn
April 26th, 20190 DEARBORN - On Tuesday, April 23, the Dearborn Police Department was notified by CSX Transportation that possible human remains had been located in a wooded area near Michigan Avenue and Miller Road. A search by officers confirmed that the remains were human. The Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office responded for testing...
After decades of her own struggle, Rehab Amer works to empower other families
April 26th, 20190 Dearborn – The story of Rehab Amer and her husband Ahmad’s struggle to keep their children is known to many. After decades of legal battles, and eventual successes bringing the Amer Law to the state of Michigan in 2010, Amer and her community partners want to inject hope and self-determination into families across the......
America’s second oldest mosque celebrates 80 years of faith and community service
April 25th, 20191 DEARBORN – The American Moslem Society celebrated 80 years of faith and serving the community this past Friday, highlighting the importance of staying united in the face of bigotry and ignorance. The AMS, also known as the Dearborn Mosque, was built in 1937 and is the second oldest in the United States. Imam Hamood Afeef has been...
American Educational Foundation awards $29k in scholarships at annual gala
April 25th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The American Educational Foundation (AEF) held its second annual awards gala on Thursday, April 19, at the Bellagio Banquet in Dearborn Heights, inviting hundreds of business and community officials and future student leaders for a celebration of community and scholarship. The gala recognized seniors graduating......
