78-year-old Dearborn man is missing
November 18th, 20150 Moussa Abdallah.DEARBORN - A 78-year-old Dearborn man has gone missing, according to family. Moussa Abdallah, who lives on Oakman Blvd in east Dearborn, was last seen around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17 at the corner of Appoline and Albert Street. He was driving a royal blue Crysler 200 with the plate number...
Dearborn Heights Police investigating neighbor’s threatening letters against Muslim family
November 17th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS – “We Americans hate you Arabs. Stop your fucking horn blowing or die. Go back to your Middle Eastern country.” This was an excerpt from one of two letters received by a Dearborn Heights woman this week from an unknown neighbor. Dearborn Heights police are considering the threats a high priority...
White house reassures governors on refugees; groups slam Snyder
November 16th, 20150 Syrian refugees at the port of Piraeus, near Athens, Greece, Oct. 21 Photo: ReutersLANSING — The White House briefed 34 governors "on the rigorous screening and security vetting process" for refugees amid security concerns about relocating people feeling the war in Syria.Citing the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, Gov. Rick Snyder...
Students join city’s beautification commission
November 13th, 20150 New junior commissioners at All-Schools Breakfast, Nov. 4DEARBORN — Students from public and private schools across Dearborn are taking part in efforts to beautify the city. The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission and Mayor Jack O’Reilly welcomed students serving as junior commissioners during the annual breakfast kick off for the...
MDOT revokes limo service’s operating authority
November 13th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Michigan Department of Transportation withdrew operating permits for a Dearborn Heights limo and party bus service and is warning customers against booking trips with the company. Entertainment Express Limousine and Party Bus, which operates 25 buses and 12 limousines, has had a slew of customer...
Wayne State receives $1.4 million grant to train next generation of Detroit math teachers
November 13th, 20150 DETROIT — The National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program granted Wayne State University $1.4 million to launch a new program that will prepare the next generation of mathematics teachers in Detroit. The university stated the project, TeachDETROIT, will train elementary and middle school teachers in...
City officials silence foreclosure pleas because of pizza party
November 13th, 20150 Mayor Randy Walker Courtesty of Garden CityGARDEN CITY — Seven residents were not able to plead with the City Council to save their homes because officials planned to have a pizza party after the meeting. Councilmembers left the session on Monday, Nov. 9 without taking public comment from the former homeowners facing...
Islamic House of Wisdom celebrates 20th anniversary, welcomes challenges
November 13th, 20150 DEARBORN — Determined to unite and serve its community, the Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) pledged to uphold its mission after celebrating 20 years of existence on Sunday November 8. The Islamic institution’s campus does not look like many traditional mosques. Children play and learn in classrooms in a dedicated annex; the building...
Post-elections Hamtramck: Diversity and division
November 13th, 20150 Saad AlmasmariHAMTRAMCK — Here, you could have a Yemeni breakfast, south Asian lunch and eastern European dinner at different restaurants without having to walk more than a few blocks. The city of 22,000, which is bordered by Detroit on most sides, illustrates American diversity. But with diversity comes divisions. Hamtramck...
Dearborn creates development authorities for Warren and Dix corridors
November 13th, 20150 A map outlining the Dix CorridorDEARBORN — Dearborn’s Warren Avenue and Dix Road are thriving— restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, pharmacies and retail shops line those streets while heavy traffic goes by throughout the day like a perpetual rush hour. The city has created two boards to further develop the two corridors and...
Capturing what they carried: Photographer documents refugees’ journeys
November 13th, 20150 Baher Butti, an Iraqi refugee, captioned this photo of him and his wife for What We CarriedDEARBORN — In a sepia-tinted photo, Baher Butti sits in shallow water near the shore of a lake with his wife, Balsam. Boxy cars are parked behind them. Tall trees line the back of the frame. It was 1984 and the couple was on their honeymoon...
Dearborn bakeries: History and evolution
November 13th, 20150 DEARBORN — Driving down the streets of this city, one senses the spirit of a culture yearning to be revived by those who have been uprooted from their homelands. Dearborn has become a major hub for the kinds of restaurants, cafés and shops that were once only found on the streets of the Middle East. Recently, there has been a local...
Dearborn resident killed in Beirut terrorist attack
November 13th, 20150 Leila MazloumDEARBORN — A Dearborn resident was killed in the terrorist attack that hit the southern Beirut suburb of Borj el-Barajne on Thursday. Leila Mazloum died in the double suicide bombing that claimed 45 lives.Mazloum recently became a permeant resident and went back to Lebanon 10 days ago to bring her family to the United...Dearborn artist residency program named winner of Knight Foundation grant
DEARBORN — Six contemporary artists from a range of disciplines will participate in a new artist residency program in East Dearborn, supported by the Arab American National Museum and a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The museum was one of 57 winners named Monday, Nov. 9 in this year’s Knight Arts...
Loitering on railroad tracks a $200 civil infraction
November 12th, 20150 Railroad tracks in Dearborn near Warren AvenueDEARBORN — Police can now issue a $200-ticket for people walking or socializing on railroad tracks. Dearborn City Council unanimously passed an ordinance last month to make loitering on railroad property a civil infraction subject to a fine of $200. At a meeting last month,......
Arab Americans in the military shred stereotypes and stigmas
November 12th, 20150 Retired U.S Marine Corp Sam Farran (right) with his son Ali Farran, who currently serves as a staff sergeant in the Air Force.DEARBORN – Arabs who have served in the U.S. military often have to walk the fine line between recognizing their American identity and representing their Arab heritage.Arab Americans have had a long history of...
Wayne State receives $1.4 million grant to train next generation of Detroit math teachers
November 10th, 20150 Photo: Wayne State University Faculty and Administration BuildingDETROIT – The National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program granted Wayne State University $1.4 million to launch a new program that will prepare the next generation of mathematics teachers in Detroit. The university stated the project,......
Detroit gas station owners hail improvements despite challenges
November 6th, 20150 George SaadDETROIT — Several months ago, gas station and liquor store owners were rallying for a legal and political battle with the city of Detroit. They complained of excessive ticketing, hefty fees, targeting and discrimination. Fast forward to November— many of them are talking about major improvements and hailing Mayor Mike...
Arab Festival ruling: Does freedom of speech outweigh public safety?
November 6th, 20151 "The issue of the First Amendment has to take a back seat when it becomes clear and present danger to public safety."DEARBORN — The local community was appalled last week following the news of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Christian extremists who almost enticed a riot at the last Arab International...
Poll: Carson can defeat Democrats in Michigan
November 6th, 20150 CarsonDETROIT — Michigan has been voting Democrat in the presidential elections since 1992, but according to an EPIC MRA poll, Detroit native Dr. Ben Carson can defeat the leading Democratic candidates in 2016. The survey of 600 people found that Michiganders would favor the Republican neurosurgeon over former U.S. Secretary of State...
Institute of Knowledge holds semi-annual fundraiser
November 6th, 20150 Ayatollah Abdul Latif Berry with activists DEARBORN — The Islamic Institute of Knowledge held its semi-annual fundraising dinner on Sunday. Hundreds of people, including community activists and elected officials, attended the event. Ayatollah Abdul Latif Berry stressed the importance of unity and morality in the community. The......
Islamic House of Wisdom to hold 20th anniversary dinner
November 6th, 20150 Imam Elahi.The Islamic House of Wisdom invites community members from all faiths to celebrate its 20th anniversary fundraising dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.. For two decades, the Islamic institution has been a community platform for education, youth programs, promoting family values and assisting the needy in the community. "The...
GM: auto industry headed for record sales in 2015
November 6th, 20150 DETROIT — The U.S. auto industry is on track for a record year of sales, General Motors Company said Tuesday, as the country’s top automaker and its rivals reported October sales that far exceeded expectations. GM said the six-month rolling average for U.S. auto sales is 17.8 million on an annualized basis, which means the......
New restaurant brings organic burgers to Dearborn
November 6th, 20150 The interior of Brome Burgers - The Arab American NewsEating a burger does not have to end in regret, thanks to the newly opened Brome Burgers and Shakes restaurant on the reinvigorated business hub, Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Self-sustainable plants and paintings by a local artist cover the walls of the spacious and eco-friendly...
Gov. Snyder considers bonds for $1.2 billion road plan
November 6th, 20150 LANSING — Gov. Snyder is considering the use of bonds to speed up road and bridge projects under a $1.2 billion funding plan state lawmakers passed on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the governor said. "The governor has indicated that bonding is something he plans to explore and do a thorough analysis on," said Sara Wurfel, the......
