$10 million lawsuit reveals man was shot by Dearborn officer 9 times
DEARBORN - A lawsuit has revealed that a Dearborn police office shot an unarmed man 9 times last year during a foot pursuit last year that led to a slaying. The Relatives of 35-year-old Kevin Matthew have filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and city. The lawsuit alleges the officer used excessive force and...Local attractions provide kid-friendly Halloween activities
Greenfield VillageDEARBORN — Family-friendly Halloween events can sometimes be a challenge to find when many activities are geared towards teens or young adults, like haunted houses and spine-chilling movies. Fortunately, a number of kid-friendly attractions in Dearborn and surrounding communities provide a safe outlet for...Gov. Snyder appoints Paul Sophiea to Michigan Board of Medicine
LANSING — Gov. Snyder appointed Dearborn resident Paul Sophiea to the Michigan Board of Medicine on Wednesday, Oct 12. Sophiea will serve the remainder of Cindy Pasky's four-year term, ending on Dec. 31, 2017. The board, which is comprised of 10 doctors, one physician's assistant and eight public members, "is responsible for making...Michigan LCV honors two Arab American doctors
(L-R) U.S. Senator Gary Peters, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Wozniak.DETROIT — The Michigan League of Conservation Voters' fourth annual Innovation in Conservation Gala honored Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed last Thursday by distinguishing their work in protecting the health of Flint and Detroit families. "Michigan LCV...Michigan GOP: Trump is accurate about election outcome
LANSING — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was right in Wednesday's presidential debate when he refused to say whether he would accept the results of the Nov. 8 election, Michigan Republican Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel said. "I will look at it at the time," Trump said, dodging the question posed by moderator Chris...
Local Yemenis protest Saudi-led strikes: “Saudi is ISIS”
October 21st, 20160 Women holding signs depicting slain children from Saudi Arabian air strikes.DEARBORN — The strife in Yemen has been brought to the forefront after a handful of prominent organizations and activists condemned the massacre, by Saudi Arabian forces, of at least 150 mourners and the injury of about 700 more from an airstrike during a...
Signs of mental disorders in children not always a phase
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN — To this day, some parents in the Arab American community consider mental illness taboo and regard signs in children as part of a "phase" that will pass. But what if it doesn't? The consequences of parents not checking up on their child's behavior, emotions and reasoning when they notice something unusual can cause much...
‘Designated Survivor’ smeared Dearborn and no one cared
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN — Many local residents fear that a day may soon come where in a Trump world, government officials will "round up all the Muslims" as a preventive measure to stop terrorism. But On ABC's new scripted series "Designated Survivor", that day is already here. During the second episode of the Kiefer Sutherland-led drama,...
Khodr Farhat aims to break barriers with School Board bid
October 21st, 20160 Khodr FarhatDEARBORN — When Khodr Farhat emigrated to the U.S. from Lebanon in 2009, he was blind and didn't know a word of English. But today, the 23-year-old Dearborn School Board candidate is using his disability to bring attention to a challenge often plaguing the community–lack of awareness of special needs. "The...Hussein Berry aims for a comeback on Dearborn School Board
Berry (left) with his dad Ali Berry.DEARBORN — Longtime resident Hussein Berry is looking forward to going back to his passion in public service – on the Dearborn School Board. Berry, 53, had been a trustee for one term, at one point serving as the president of the board. But in 2014, he left the board to launch an unsuccessful run...
Five questions for the Dearborn judge candidates
October 21st, 20160 Dabaja and Hunt.DEARBORN — The 19th District Court judge race has perhaps been the most heated one in the city's history. On November 8, Gene Hunt and Susan Dabaja will square off to replace Judge William C. Hultgren, who finishes his tenure at the end of the year. The AANews sent five questions to both candidates. Below are their...
Middle East and North Africa category expected on 2020 Census forms
October 21st, 20160 DEARBORN – Decades of efforts by organizations representing Arab American and North African communities are paying off, as the U.S. Census Bureau affirmed its support earlier this month for the possible addition of a category that counts residents of Arab and North African Origins (MENA) on the 2020 census.Now that the Office of...State graduation rate lower than U.S. average
LANSING — High school seniors in Michigan are graduating, yet the statewide rate is still lower than the national rate. The Great Lakes State's rate is 79.8 percent for the school year of 2014-2015, which increased 1.21 percentage points from the year before. On Monday, the federal Department of Education declared that it is 3.4...Michigan unemployment below national rate
LANSING — On Wednesday, Governor Snyder stated that Michigan's unemployment rate is still 4.6, which is below the national rate of 5 percent, after the announcement that an extra 11,000 residents were employed in September. "More Michiganders are joining the labor force again to look for jobs, demonstrating the strength of our...Hamtramck High School evacuated following bomb threat
HAMTRAMCK, MI (WXYZ)- Hamtramck High School is closed for the day due to bomb threats against the school. A heavy police presence could be seen at the school. Bomb-sniffing dogs and the bomb squad responded as a precaution. Hamtramck police, Detroit police and Highland Park police were also on scene. After the......
Local Yemenis express grief and anger after funeral massacre in homeland
October 14th, 20160 DEARBORN – Yemeni Americans are divided over the events unfolding in their homeland, but after a Saudi-led air strike claimed as many as 140 people at a funeral in Sanaa, they came together in condemning the attack.Yemen is facing a humanitarian and political crisis because of the ongoing war that intensified after an Arab coalition,...
Resident threatens to bomb newly announced Dearborn Heights mosque
October 14th, 20160 DEARBORN HEIGHTS- This week, Imam Hassan Qazwini, the former leader of the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, announced plans to build a mosque in Dearborn Heights, in the spot of a previous Baptist church.But that news was quickly overshadowed by a threat that was made on social media that police are......
Grand jury called to inspect Snyder’s use of public funds
LANSING — Former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer called for a one-person grand jury to inspect Gov. Snyder's use of public funds— related to the Flint water crisis— for his private legal defense. Brewer filed papers in Ingham County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. "Mr. Brewer wants this investigation into the governor's...Fatalities due to deer-vehicle collisions increased by 80 percent
LANSING — According to the Michigan State Police, the deaths of motorists in deer-vehicle crashes rose over 80 percent from 2014 to 2015. There could be a number of factors that play into these statistics, according to the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition. An increased number of drivers, distracted driving and a higher deer population...Department of Education to consider adding another standardized test
LANSING — Michigan's Department of Education is considering on adding a standardized test that would assess students' abilities even more than the M-STEP test, which was carried out in the 2014-2015 school year. It tests the students' critical thinking, problem solving, and if they can communicate ideas well. The emphasis on...Dearborn’s Glass Academy hosts eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Fest
Nordin explains how glass products are formedDEARBORN — This weekend, the Glass Academy hosted its eighth annual Glass Pumpkin Fest, allowing visitors to witness live demonstrations and see how glass pumpkins are hand-crafted and formed. The event, which took place at the Glass Academy's gallery on Oct. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5......
Fadwa Hammoud: A community voice on Dearborn’s School Board
October 14th, 20160 Trustee Fadwa Hammoud. DEARBORN — Fadwa Hammoud is looking to extend her tenure on the Dearborn School Board for an additional six years, following her appointment last year when a vacancy gave her an opportunity to fill a seat. Hammoud told The AANews that she is a proud product of the Dearborn Public School system. Upon...10 ways to improve your academic performance
Pay more attention in class Avoid the daydreaming and focus on what's happening in the class. Many teachers give hints on the topics that they want to include in their quizzes and exams. Also, you will be able to understand the concept being taught instead of going home and struggling to understand the given material. Ask......
Congressman Kildee stresses the importance of the Arab community, slams Trump, Snyder
October 14th, 20160 U.S. Rep. Dan KildeeDEARBORN — In a sit-down with The AANews, U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint) discussed Flint's current conditions following the water crisis, how Governor Snyder could've handled the situation better, his concerns about a Donald Trump presidency and the importance of a thriving Arab and Muslim community in the...
Nar bar latest business to shut down in west Dearborn
October 14th, 20161 DEARBORN — Nar Bar has officially closed its doors. The west Dearborn bar located at 21918 Michigan Ave. shut operations on Wednesday, October 12, following weeks of scrutiny from the City Council and Dearborn Police, stemming from a rash of violent encounters at the business. In a surprising move, owner Mohamed Rizk decided to......
