Three killed at southwest Michigan courthouse
July 11th, 20160 Photo: ABC 57ST. JOSEPH, Michigan — Two bailiffs were shot and killed inside a courthouse in St. Joseph in southwest Michigan on Monday and the shooter was also killed, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey told reporters at a news conference."At about 2:25 we had a disturbance on the third floor of the courthouse. A person has shot two...
Dearborn boy undergoing chemotherapy for brain cancer
July 10th, 20160 DEARBORN- A 5-year-old Dearborn boy is being treated for brain cancer and has traveled to Philadelphia with his family for six weeks to undergo chemotherapy. A short while ago, Zack Jaafar endured stomach pains and vomiting for two months. But doctors didn’t give him an MRI or cat scan. One day, Zack woke up stating that he was...
The un-Islamic State: Activists say ISIS Ramadan attacks prove anti-Muslim nature
July 8th, 20160 The Prophet's Mosque, the burial place of Muhammad, is Islam's second holiest siteDEARBORN — No one is spared. ISIS’ disregard for human life transcends religions and nationalities. During Ramadan, the Holy Month of mercy, militants intensified their criminality against Muslims.Hundreds slaughtered in Baghdad, dozens in Dhaka,...
Syrian refugees struggling to start new lives
July 8th, 20160 A volunteer holds a rose next to a refugee girlDEARBORN HEIGHTS — Khalil Kabati, a 9-year-old Syrian refugee, said he fled violence and despair in pursuit of a brighter future, in response to his mother's question about why they fled their country.The boy's confident answer mirrors the grim reality and poignant awareness that millions...
Inkster councilman selected to replace Plawecki in frustrating process
July 8th, 20160 WESTLAND — Three precinct delegates selected the candidate to replace the late 11th district State Rep. Julie Plawecki on the upcoming primary ballot during a confusing and frustrating process at Westland’s City Hall on Thursday, July 7. The delegates, chosen by 13th Congressional District...
Dearborn Police Chief: Fireworks usage down, but residents still complain
July 8th, 20160 DEARBORN — For many, the sounds of explosions in residential neighborhoods over the Fourth of July weekend could've easily been mistaken for a war zone. "They were going crazy… all I heard was boom boom-boom the whole time," said Dearborn resident Abed Koubeissi. "When it gets dark at around 9 p.m., it's non stop...
Wayne County treasurer Eric Sabree running for full term
July 8th, 20160 Eric Sabree.DETROIT — Eric Sabree, who was appointed Wayne County treasurer earlier this year, is seeking a full four-year term in office. Even before his appointment, Sabree— the first African American and first Muslim treasurer in the county— had racked up quite an impressive resume that made him well qualified for the...
What you need to know about early voting
July 8th, 20160 Arab Americans voting at Woodworth Middle School, March 9.DEARBORN — While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been dominating headlines for the past several months, local elections are just as— if not more— important to the wellbeing of the community. The voters of Dearborn will elect a new judge and state representative in...
Flint residents suffer with Legionnaires’ disease
July 7th, 20160 FLINT - The home county to Flint, where residents were exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water, had its first case reported this year of Legionnaires' disease, a respiratory infection that has been linked to the crisis, health officials said. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it...
Downtown Dearborn a new hotspot
July 7th, 20160 DEARBORN- West downtown Dearborn is flourishing with energy and might be ready for a graceful return. New restaurants and breweries have started occupying some of the emptiness that lines Michigan Avenue. Projects for new apartments designed for young professionals are on the rise as well as a five-story...
Dearborn Judge candidate Abbie Bazzi rated “well qualified”
July 7th, 20160 DEARBORN - The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association issued its rating for judicial candidates and ranked Attorney Abbie Bazzi a “well qualified” candidate for Dearborn’s 19th District Court, while the other two candidates weren’t rated in the release.Bazzi is bidding for the Judge’s seat against Attorney Gene Hunt...League of Women Voters to hosts Dearborn candidate forum
DEARBORN — The League of Women Voters of Dearborn / Dearborn Heights is organizing a candidate forum for the upcoming primary election in Dearborn. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 12, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. The public is invited to attend the forum...
Sorrow from terror against Muslims taints Eid celebrations
July 6th, 20160 Yemeni Americans in Hamtramck celebrate EidDEARBORN — Eid el-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is one of the most festive times for Muslims across the world. The holiday’s bliss was tainted by the sadness of the violence and terror that have targeted Muslims in the last days of the Holy Month.Locally, children sported new...
Drill instructor may have bullied Muslim Marine to suicide
July 1st, 20160 TAYLOR — The U.S. Marine Corps is expanding its investigation into the death of a 20-year-old Muslim Marine recruit from Taylor who fell 40 feet from a barracks stairwell 11 days after reporting to boot camp at Parris Island in South Carolina. This week, Marine Corp officials said that Raheel Siddiqui may have been subjected to...
U.S. Supreme Court abortion ruling could overturn Michigan laws
July 1st, 20160 LANSING - The 5-3 Supreme Court decision to abolish controversial Texas rules on abortion clinics could overturn similar laws in Michigan, according to the state’s Planned Parenthood representatives. "I think we have a good case now," Amanda West, a director of government relations for Michigan Planned......
The DIA is coming to Dearborn
July 1st, 20160 DEARBORN — Tour the DIA Away and think like an artist at Dearborn's Ford Community & Performing Arts Center on July 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. Open to the public at no charge, DIA Away is a mobile, interactive creative exploration space for people of all ages. This educational "hands on" experience is provided by the Detroit...
Michigan’s U.S. Reps. say “No Fly, No Buy” is flawed, but offer no solutions
July 1st, 20160 U.S. Reps. discuss gun legislation on a panel in Berkley - Photos by The AANewsBERKLEY — Democratic Congress members acknowledged a defect in a proposed gun legislation in the House of Representatives that would deny individuals on the No-Fly list the right to buy firearms. They said it should be corrected, but offered no......
Hamtramck lives the full excitement of Ramadan
July 1st, 20160 Hamtramck residents after an iftar organized by Councilman AlmasmariHAMTRAMCK — Throughout the United States, Muslims break their fast to the timing of special calendars they often hang on their fridges. Here the sound of the Adhan, the Muslim call for prayer, declares the sunset, announcing the time for iftar. "It's like Old Sanaa,"...
State rep. candidate Sophiea stresses pragmatism, transparency
July 1st, 20160 Paul SophieaDEARBORN — Paul Sophiea is the kind of Republican that predates Donald Trump. He says he is practical, independent and looking to represent the entire Dearborn community in his bid to win the State House's District 15. Sophiea said he is running because Dearborn is a growing city that needs proper representation in...
Concerns arise over selection process for State Rep. vacancy
July 1st, 20160 Julie Palwecki being sworn in to the State House.LANSING — The 13th Congressional District Democratic Party organization is preparing to fill a vacancy following the untimely death of State Rep. Julie Plawecki. The first term representative, who passed away on Saturday, June 25, was running unopposed in the August primary for...
Cities issue warnings, ban on consumer fireworks
July 1st, 20160 A firework vendor in Detroit - Photo by The AANews.LANSING — Michigan's state fire marshal is weighing recommending bans on fireworks and burning in parts of the state with extremely dry conditions heading into the Fourth of July weekend. "It is being discussed at the state level, and at this point, we are not taking any actions for......
Maronite Patriarch Rai stresses ties with the homeland
June 30th, 20160 Dr. Daher Rahi with Patriarch RaiDETROIT — Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Rai came to Detroit with a prayer for peace. He called on world powers to end the wars in the Middle East and demanded expatriates hold on to their homelands’ identities.“We pray together for the Middle East, for its peace, for a permanent, overreaching,...
WSU president, federal judge awarded for social justice efforts
June 30th, 20160 DETROIT — On Tuesday June 7, The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) and the NAACP branch of Detroit awarded federal judge Terrance Berg of the Eastern District of Michigan and Dr. M. Roy Wilson, president of Wayne State University, for their commitment to social justice and equality. Wilson created the Office of Multicultural......
Arab American journalist Hassan Hamie dies at 81
June 30th, 20160 DEARBORN — Veteran journalist and diplomat Hassan Hamie died on Sunday, June 26 after a long struggle with illness. He was 81. Hamie was born in the Lebanese village of Taraya. He had a degree in political science and history from Brussles University in Belgium. He started his journalistic career as a reporter for Al-Nabaa...
Community mourns loss of State Rep. Plawecki, a dedicated public servant
June 29th, 20160 Plawecki was a regular volunteer with Project Dignity Outreach, a local non-profit organization that feeds the homeless in Detroit. DEARBORN HEIGHTS – The local community is grieving over the untimely death of State Representative Julie Plawecki, 54, who died on Saturday, June 25, from a presumed heart attack......
