Adel Mozip appointed to Dearborn School Board seat vacated by Fadwa Hammoud
April 10th, 20190 DEARBORN — Two-time candidate Adel Mozip was appointed to fill a vacant board seat for both the school district and Henry Ford College on Tuesday, filling the seats that once belonged to current Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud. Mozip emerged from a field of 11 candidates who applied to fill the seat, which became open after...
Two local Arab Americans charged in $48 million money laundering scheme to make health care claims for dead patients
April 9th, 20190 LIVONIA — Two Arab Americans from Dearborn have been charged with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments after an investigation was conducted into LifeCare Pharmacy in Livonia. The two men, Hossam Tanana, 53 of Dearborn, and Mahmoud Makki, 36 of Dearborn, were charged in connection with the alleged scheme, during which $48...
Detroit Mayor Duggan under investigation for ties to Wayne State non-profit
April 8th, 20190 DETROIT — An investigation has been launched by Detroit's office of inspector general into Mayor Mike Duggan, a report from Fox 2 News stated. The investigation will look into his connection with the non-profit "Make Your Date" after an investigative report by the Detroit Free Press suggested the mayor may have used city resources...
Trump calls out Dems for not supporting Israel, including Ilhan Omar shortly after man arrested for death threats against her
April 8th, 20190 LAS VEGAS — President Trump had strong words for U.S. Democrats this past Saturday, including Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, whom he called out just hours after it was revealed that a New York man had been arrested for threatening to kill the congresswoman. "Democrats are advancing the most extreme partisan agenda by far in American...
Michigan officials and community leaders promote Census at rally, echo concerns over discrimination and under-representation
April 5th, 20191 DETROIT — Officials and community leaders gathered on Monday, April 1, to kickoff the Detroit 2020 Census effort. In a packed room at Focus: Hope in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan shared the podium with U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and members from Detroit’s various nonprofit and activist organizations...
Mayor O’Reilly appoints new directors for Economic and Community Development, Finance departments
April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN – Mayor Jack O’Reilly has appointed directors to lead two critical departments. Jeffrey Watson, community services manager in the City of Federal Way, Washington, takes over Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department, including the housing division. He replaces Barry Murray, who retired in...
Community mourns Mohammed Turfe, a founder and leader
April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN — The local Arab American community is mourning the loss of one of its influential and successful leaders, Mohammed Turfe, who died at the age of 88 on Wednesday, March 27 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Turfe, who was born in Detroit in January 1931, was one of the main founders of the Islamic Center of...
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......
