Dearborn Police respond to reported threat at Fordson High School; threat deemed not credible
May 10th, 20230 DEARBORN – On the morning of Monday, May 8, the parent of a student at Fordson High School notified school officials that their child was made aware of threats to the school, prompting school staff to contact Dearborn Police. School administrators and resource officers learned the origin of the reported threat and attempted to...
City of Dearborn reminds residents of Garage Sale Rules; Garage Sale Locator
May 8th, 20230 DEARBORN – Warm weather brings garage and estate sales, and the city of Dearborn wants to ensure that residents and enthusiasts know of a new feature in its second year that is intended to help advertise and locate the garage and estate sales within City limits. This service is available year-round for sales that may take place...
Islamophobic incident at Wayne State University leaves Muslim students feeling unsafe
May 6th, 20230 DETROIT — Muslim students at Wayne State University now fear for their safety after an incident on campus. A religious group was seen on Wayne State's campus on April 19, holding anti-Islamic signs, making Islamophobic remarks and even stomping on the Quran at one point. A religious group threw Islam's holy book — the Quran —...
Benson: Mechanic certification tests now improved and more accessible
May 6th, 20230 LANSING – On May 4, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced improvements to the mechanic certification process. Updated certification exams now cover current automotive technology and can be taken at students’ schools instead of Secretary of State Offices. “Making mechanic tests available at schools where students already...
Muslim New Jersey mayor blocked from attending Eid al-Fitr celebration at the White House
May 6th, 20230 WASHINGTON D.C. — A Muslim mayor in New Jersey was blocked from attending a belated Eid al-Fitr celebration hosted by President Biden. The White House held an Eid al-Fitr event to celebrate the end of the Muslim holly month of Ramadan on Monday, May 1, where President Biden addressed the invited guests. The mayor of Prospect...
Veteran Arab American activist Jalil Gerges Saad dies at 85
May 6th, 20230 LIVONIA — Veteran Arab American activist Jalil Gerges Saad, known in the Arab American community in the Detroit region as George Saad, passed away last Monday. He was 85. A funeral will be held for his comfort in St. Mary's Church in Livonia on Friday, before his burial services in the city on Saturday, May 6. Saad is considered one...
F.L.I.P. Scholarships provide $100,000 to graduates of Dearborn and Crestwood high schools
May 6th, 20230 DEARBORN – The Arab American News is completing preparations for holding the second annual gala to distribute scholarships to high school graduates bound for college out of the Dearborn and Crestwood School Districts, as part of the Future Leaders in Progress (F.L.I.P.) scholarship program launched last year in partnership with...
Suspect charged with homicide of Canton man
May 5th, 20230 CANTON - Jeffrey Dwight Locke was arraigned today in 35th District Court for the murder of 69-year old Canton resident, Glen Mclean. Locke, 50, was charged with one count of First Degree, Premeditated Homicide, punishable by life without parole. Police began their investigation when Mclean, and one of his vehicles, was reported...
Michigan Senate passes Filter First legislation to ensure safe drinking water at schools, child care centers
May 1st, 20230 LANSING — On Thursday, April 20, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Bills 88 and 89, the Filter First legislation, which would protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and child care centers. The bills are sponsored by Sens. John Cherry (D-Flint) and Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit). The bills will require all...
Attorney General Nessel on Elder Abuse Task Force Recommendations, Guardianship Reforms in State Senate
May 1st, 20230 LANSING — Last week, legislation was formally introduced to reform the states guardianship laws, many of them included policies being remedies prescribed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Elder Abuse Task Force, after introduction by several state senators. “I am encouraged to see, and obviously supportive of,...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson receives national award for protecting democracy
May 1st, 20230 LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson received the Brennan Center for Justice at 2023 Legacy Award at a ceremony in New York City on April 25. Benson was selected for the national honor for her work protecting fair elections in Michigan and defending American democracy. “I am deeply honored and accept this on behalf of the...
Resilient Neighborhoods: New Southwest Detroit mixed use development prioritizes affordability
May 1st, 20230 By David Sands Claudia Enriquez says it's becoming increasingly difficult for younger people to find affordable housing in Southwest Detroit, where she lives. "Right now in Detroit, rent is so high. There's a lot of students that want to live here and they want to live by themselves," she said. To help remedy this situation,...
Detroit contractor charged for fraudulently billing the city more than $1 million in demolition program
May 1st, 20230 LANSING — Criminal enterprise and false pretense charges have been filed against David MacDonald, 50, of Howell, who is accused of fraudulently billing the city of Detroit more than $1 million for backfill dirt used at demolished properties that he obtained at no cost and from contaminated sources, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel...
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud hosts first Eid al-Fitr breakfast in the city
May 1st, 20230 DEARBORN — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud hosted the first Eid al-Fitr breakfast for community members celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The breakfast took place at the Ford Performing and Community Arts Center in Dearborn on Saturday, April 22 and roughly 1,000 people attended. The brunch was free and all of the food...
The Custard Company opens third location in Little Caesars Arena
May 1st, 20230 DETROIT — The Custard Company, an Arab American-owned ice cream company, opened its third location in Little Caesars Arena (LCA) earlier this year. Jamal Jawad, The Custard Company's CEO, opened the first Custard Company establishment in Dearborn in 2019. Karim Kadouh, vice president of operations and marketing for The Custard......
DWIHN announces $227M plan to expand behavioral health treatment capacity
May 1st, 20230 DETROIT — The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) has announced a comprehensive plan to ameliorate the treatment care capacity for behavioral health in Metro Detroit. The DWIHN has sought the state’s assistance to invest $227 million in both crisis care and residential housing. This investment would address the mental...
Nasser Beydoun announces candidacy for U.S. Senate
April 26th, 20230 DETROIT — Dearborn businessman and Civil Rights Advocate Nasser Beydoun has announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate to fill the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Beydoun is the third Democrat to formally file for the race, following U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Lansing and attorney Zack Burns of Ann...
Family of 10-year-old boy sues after Camp Dearborn drowning last summer
April 22nd, 20230 DEARBORN — The family of 10-year-old Carson Dunn, who died after falling off of a water playscape at Camp Dearborn last summer, is suing. The lawsuit was filed by attorney Ven Johnson on behalf of Dunn’s family. On July 6, 2022, Dunn went to Camp Dearborn, which is owned by the city of Dearborn, and was on the Ripping the...
Annapolis High School Arab Student Union hosts Iftar dinner
April 22nd, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Just one year after its formation, the Annapolis High School Arab Student Union (ASU) hosted its first Iftar dinner. The dinner brought community members and students from the Dearborn Heights D7 School District together on April 18 and included dates, chicken, rice pilaf, salad, fruit and more. Annapolis......
Amateur MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir is making his professional MMA debut in the Lights Out Championship fight
April 21st, 20230 DEARBORN — Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Abe Alsaghir is making his professional debut in his next fight on April 29 at Hype Athletics in Wayne. He will be fighting Kevin Walker Jr. in the lightweight division of the Lights Out Championship. Photo Courtesy of Abe Alsaghir Alsaghir is stepping into the professional level and...
New Michigan program helps low-income households pay overdue water and wastewater bills
April 21st, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Low income residents in Dearborn Heights who are experiencing difficulty paying overdue water and wastewater bills may qualify for some relief from Michigan’s new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The temporary emergency program, just announced, was created specifically to help......
U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell introduce resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr
April 21st, 20230 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan, and offering best wishes and support to all Muslims for a joyous and meaningful celebration. “Ramadan is a time for us to renew...
Fourteen buildings named Green Schools in Dearborn
April 21st, 20230 DEARBORN — Just in time for Earth Day on Saturday, Wayne County and Wayne County RESA are recognizing 14 Dearborn Public Schools this year as Green Schools for their work on environmental initiatives. To be recognized, schools must complete several earth-friendly items from a list, including recycling, energy conservation,......
