Arab Americans participate in Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade
May 29th, 20150 DEARBORN — Thousands gathered along Michigan Avenue on Monday to pay homage to the nation's fallen soldiers, in observance of Memorial Day. It was Dearborn's 91st Memorial Day parade. Soldiers and various organizations and social clubs marched in Downtown east Dearborn, holding signs thanking veterans for their service. There...
Dearborn Police: Auto larcenies up 30 percent since 2012
May 29th, 20150 DEARBORN — Larcenies from cars have increased 10 percent every year since 2012, according to Police Chief Ron Haddad. At a press conference on Wednesday, May 27, Dearborn Police announced the “Lock It or Lose It” campaign, which aims to decrease thefts from vehicles. “We've had a uptick in car larcenies," Haddad said....
Lebanese cookbook blends recipes with personal connections
May 28th, 20150 Cooking is a skill manifested in the chef's experience and the food's cultural identity— a mix of art, anthropology and personal connections received through the taste buds. In her book “Rose Water & Orange Blossoms”, Lebanese American author Maureen Abood delivers a balance of first-person stories, traditional recipes with a...
Comcast Cable expected to air Ramadan commercial
May 28th, 20150 The Muslim family featured in the Ramadan commercial that is expected to air in 16 ZIP codes throughout metro Detroit. Bazzi said they show the diversity that exists within the Muslim community.DETROIT — Comcast Cable, one of the world’s largest broadcasting companies, is expected to air a 30 second Ramadan commercial throughout the...
Dearborn’s annual Flag Day commemoration ceremony Sunday, June 14
May 28th, 20150 DEARBORN—The public is invited to attend the City of Dearborn’s annual Flag Day commemoration ceremony at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at Ford Field Park on Cherry Hill west of Brady. The ceremony is held in conjunction with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council. As usual, the June 14 Flag Day commemoration...
Aspiring journalist wins prestigious statewide essay contest
May 27th, 20150 Davanzo with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley DEARBORN—Sukayna Davanzo, a 13-year-old eighth grader who attends Lowrey Middle School won third place in a prestigious statewide essay contest. Only 10 winners were selected in the state. Students from across the state participated in the...
AAYSP awards 19 scholarships to deserving high school seniors
May 27th, 20150 Scholarship recipients DEARBORN—The American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals’ (AAYSP) Michigan chapter awarded 19 scholarships to deserving high school seniors at its 7th annual scholarship gala on Wednesday, May 20 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center. AAYSP presented Dearborn...
Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce honors Iraqi American humanitarian
May 26th, 20150 Garmo accepting her award from the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce for her work as a humanitarian WEST BLOOMFIELD—Nidhal Garmo, the founder of One World Medical Mission was honored by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards dinner with the Community Excellence Award...
Philanthropist Tarik Salman Daoud dead at 78
May 25th, 20150 Daoud DETROIT—On Sunday, May 24 community member and businessman Tarik Salman Daoud passed away peacefully at his home in metro Detroit. He was 78. Daoud, the CEO of Al Long Ford is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Basra, Iraq on Jan. 9, 1937. Daoud moved to the United States...
Issa Safieddine elected ICA chairman
May 23rd, 20150 DEARBORN - The Islamic Center of America Board of Trustees elected businessman Issa Safieddine as chairman on Sunday. Safieddine succeeds community activist Ron Amen. Safieddine, who has served previously as a chairman in the late 1990's, will lead the transition of the center after the resignation of spiritual...
Three arrested for the murder of Dearborn man
May 22nd, 20151 DETROIT – A Dearborn man was murdered during an armed robbery on Sunday, May 17, in what appeared to be a set-up related to a Craigslist post about purchasing motorcycle parts.Three male suspects have been arrested for the murder of Hassan Deaibes, 24, who was shot in the head during the altercation near Joy Rd. and Evergreen Rd, on...Controversial deal with Moroun family over Riverfront Park moves forward
DETROIT — A deal between the city and billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun that would improve a riverfront public park while aiding the Ambassador Bridge owner's quest for a second span to Canada is moving forward. According to the Detroit Free Press, under terms of the new deal the city of Detroit will swap pieces of the...
Great Revelations Academy holds grand opening dinner
May 22nd, 20150 DEARBORN — Dearborn’s newest Islamic school, Great Revelations Academy, held a grand opening dinner and ribbon cutting ceremony with hundreds in attendance on Saturday, May 16. "In our complex and morally ambiguous time, it is crucial for a community to provide its youth with an education that nourishes their moral...
AK Steel to pay $1.35 million to settle past air pollution violations
May 22nd, 20150 A fence separates AK Steel's facility in the Southend of Dearborn from Salina Elementary and Salina Intermediate School in the Southend.DEARBORN — On Wednesday, the Department of Justice announced AK Steel will pay a $1.35 million civil penalty to settle past air pollution violations. Under the settlement agreement with the...
Small Midtown Detroit shop offers ample products at affordable prices
May 22nd, 20150 DETROIT — In Midtown, one can find scarves, shirts, underwear, perfume, kitchen supplies, makeup, rugs, jewelry, bags, tea and cultural crafts in a single store that also offers translation and printing services. It is no surprise that the motto of "iGift and More" is: All you need in one shop. Store owners......
Jim Harbaugh meets with Muslim students upset over ‘American Sniper’ tweet
ANN ARBOR — On Wednesday, University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh met with Muslim students who are upset over comments he made on Twitter about the controversial film “American Sniper.” About 15 students attended the meeting along with U of M interim athletic director Jim Hackett and Vice President for Student Life Royster...Senate approves banning e-cigarettes to minors
LANSING — The State Senate approved a ban on the sale and use of e-cigarettes by minors and powdered alcohol for everyone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last month that e-cigarette use among high school students increased by almost 9 percent from 2013 to 2014. The concern about powdered alcohol is that......
Dearborn native Amanda Saab begins stint on FOX’s “MasterChef”
May 22nd, 20150 Amanda Saab.DEARBORN — This week, 26-year-old Dearborn native Amanda Saab began her stint as a contestant on FOX's sixth season of "MasterChef." Airing Wednesdays at 8 p.m., "MasterChef" is a competitive cooking reality show aimed at finding the best amateur and home chefs across the country. Week after week, contestants will compete...
Dearborn installs community leaders into Sports Hall of Fame
May 22nd, 20150 Hussein Berry (center)DEARBORN – The Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department and the Dearborn Recreation & Parks Commission held its 63rd annual Sports Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Former School Board Trustee Hussein Berry was amongst the newest members of the Recreation & Park Department Hall of Fame, along with...
LAHC executive offices relocate
May 22nd, 20150 DEARBORN — The Lebanese American Heritage Club has relocated its executive offices. The expansion will allow the organization to hire additional staff, implement new programs and serve more people. The LAHC’s community center on Maple Street in east Dearborn located will remain open. The address of the new location is...
Michigan Realtors take the industry’s concerns to Washington
May 22nd, 20150 WASHINGTON — During the National Association of Realtors’ annual Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington May 11-16, the Michigan Realtors, an advocacy group for real estate professionals, held several legislative meetings with senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn)......
Iraqi American photographer tells the community’s stories
May 21st, 20150 Salwan GeorgesDEARBORN—Salwan Georges missed six years of school while growing up as a refugee in Syria. Georges, 25, was born in Baghdad during the Gulf War. His family resettled in Syria to escape the political turmoil in Iraq, but Georges was not able to attend school because of his refugee status. Despite...
First post-Qazwini ICA fundraiser boasts large turnout
May 20th, 20150 Ron Amen speaking at the ICA fundraiserDEARBORN —The Islamic Center of America’s Spring Fundraiser on May 17 was a statement about the continuity of the institution after the resignation earlier this year of Sayed Hassan Qazwini. Various speakers took the podium, highlighting the large turnout at the dinner as an indicator of the......
NDAA amendment to urge president to rescue Americans in Yemen
May 15th, 20150 WASHINGTON – The House Committee on Rules approved an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to express the sense of Congress that the president should exercise all available authorities to evacuate U.S. citizens and nationals from Yemen as soon as possible.The proposal will be included in a package of en bloc...Dearborn Heights cop and another man found dead
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Two Dearborn Heights men, including a police officer were found dead this morning in a garage in the 8500 block of Lochdale, near the intersection of Joy Rd. and Beech Daly.A representative of the Dearborn Heights Police Department would not confirm or deny the incident. "I have no comment on anything at this......
