Boycotting Israeli affiliated companies: Why Starbucks, McDonalds shouldn’t be on the list
July 25th, 20141 DEARBORN — Whenever tensions in the region escalate, the movement to boycott Israeli affiliated products and companies seems to always re-ignite.The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has gained major traction in recent years across colleges and universities, as student-led initiatives have called for their schools...
AAPAC endorses seven candidates for Aug. 5 primary elections
July 25th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, July 22, the independent, non-partisan Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) announced its endorsements for Michigan’s Aug. 5 primary elections. Members of AAPAC use a democratic process to vote on which candidates to endorse. Only candidates who obtain two-thirds of the vote are...
Arab Americans divided over Wayne County executive race
July 25th, 20140 DETROIT—As the race for Wayne County executive heats up, Arab Americans are split over which of the five Democratic candidates to support. For many community members the decision has been tough to make because of the close relationship incumbent Robert Ficano has maintained with Arab Americans since he was first elected to lead...
Dearborn Police: Increase in assault and battery
July 25th, 20140 DEARBORN - The Dearborn Police Department is reporting that Assault and Battery incidents across the city are up six percent year-to-date compared to 2013.According to Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad, the department will be using all its available resources to reach out to the community to discuss assault and battery incidents. Police...
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Bobby Schostak pledges greater involvement in the Arab community
July 25th, 20140 Schostak.DEARBORN — According to Bobby Schostak, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party (MIGOP), outreach and involvement in the Arab American community is a priority for the party."We will be present in the Arab community in a greater way than ever before, so folks would know us better." Schostak said in an interview with The Arab...Nine projects will produce 3,900 jobs in Michigan
LANSING – The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved nine projects which are expected to garner approximately 3,900 jobs to Michigan’s growing economy.Various companies are investing millions of dollars to create jobs. General Motors plans to invest $800 million in Michigan, creating 1,750 jobs. Auto suppliers Challenge Mfg. will...
Detroit water restored for 15 days for residents unable to pay bills
July 25th, 20140 DETROIT — On Monday, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department temporarily stopped its water shutoff for 15 days. According to spokesman Bill Johnson, the department took this step to give residents with legitimate affordability problems an opportunity to contact the department and work out a payment plan. The department is reaching...
Evans faces lawsuit on residency
July 25th, 20140 LANSING — Wayne County Executive candidate Warren Evans is facing a legal issue regarding his residency. State law requires a 30 day residency to vote or be a candidate. Evans changed his address from Washtenaw County to Wayne County on April 21 and filed his candidacy for county executive the following day. Former Canton Township...Dearborn Severstal plant to be sold for $700 million
DEARBORN - The Dearborn Severstal steel plant will be sold to Ohio-based AK Steel Corporation for $700 million. The Dearborn sale is expected to close by the end of the year. Currently, there are approximately 1,800 workers, but more work is expected at the plant. Severstal, owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov,...
New $650 million Red Wings arena to be built
July 25th, 20140 DETROIT — The Ilitch family’s Olympia Development will oversee the construction of a new 20,000 seat arena for the Detroit Red Wings. The arena will be part of a new $650 million sports and entertainment district where residents will not only enjoy hockey games, but also be able to live, shop and eat. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan...
More than 1,000 people rally for Palestine in Detroit
July 18th, 20140 DETROIT — On Sunday, June 13, more than 1,000 people rallied in Midtown Detroit, in a protest against the Israeli attacks on Gaza. The demonstration, which was initiated by the Z Collective, an Arab and Muslim feminist network, was a part of public outreach campaign to link the struggle in Palestine to poverty in Detroit, as a part...
Dearborn urges state crackdown on dealer plates and illegal hookah bars
July 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — Loose state laws may often put cities in a debacle when it comes to enforcing policies at a local level. That is why the city of Dearborn took steps this week to reach out to state legislators in an attempt to correct a couple of ongoing trends with local residents and business owners that have become a growing...
Ford to give $1 million in scholarships starting in spring 2015
July 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — On July 10, Ford Motor Co. announced a new scholarship program it will be PROVUDING students pursuing degrees in the automotive engineering field. The Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship is in tribute of the company’s previous CEO. “Alan’s engineering background and data-driven decision making...
Everest Institute in Dearborn to be closed and sold
July 18th, 20140 DEARBORN – The Everest Institute in Dearborn at 23400 Michigan Ave. will close and be sold-off.According to the Associated Press, a dozen Everest campuses in Michigan and 10 other states will undergo a shutdown. Everest Institute’s parent company, Corinthian Colleges, has more than 70,000 students enrolled across the U.S. The...Beaumont chosen as top hosiptal in Michigan
ROYAL OAK – For the 20th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has named the Royal Oak campus of Beaumont hospital No. 1 (out of 25) in the state of Michigan. University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers in Ann Arbor and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids rounded out the top three hospitals. U.S. News and World Report......
Non-profit organizations awarded grants by local philanthropists
DEARBORN — A group of young philanthropists recently handed out $1,000 grants to five local charities who influence the youth in their communities. The Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) carefully chose which organizations would receive the money collected through fundraising over nine months. Also, during that time, the group...Gov. Snyder holds forum at home of ACC founder
TROY — On Monday, July 14, the founder and CEO of the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), Dr. Haifa Fakhouri, welcomed Gov. Rick Snyder to her home in Troy for a forum at which the Governor told community members about the progress in reviving the state of Michigan. Among the 75 guests in attendance were representatives......
#AmericanswithGaza selfie goes viral
July 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — The power of social media prevailed last weekend when a hashtag that started in Dearborn's Arab American community went viral across the world on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.#AmericansWithGaza was a trending topic around the world, involving Americans taking selfies of themselves with a hand-written message...
Detroit’s Jewish community reconnects with ‘the old neighborhood’ to offer helping hand
July 18th, 20140 Local conversations about suburban residents coming to the city of Detroit tend to revolve around downtown and midtown, as if there’s a transporting device that beams crowds of people for sporting events, concerts and the like. Do residents from the "burbs" ever come to less alluring places in the city and work collaboratively with...
Non-profit credit union offers service to Arabic speakers
July 18th, 20140 DEARBORN — A local credit union boasts a membership that’s 40 percent Arabic. In addition, Arabic speaking employees are ready to assist with opening an account, applying for a loan or making transactions and are available over the phone. “We cater to the Arab American community by providing services to them every...
“Boater:” A term of endearment or an insult?
July 18th, 20140 A cartoon at the Ellis Island MuseumDEARBORN — In the Arab American community, "boater" is used to portray a wide range of qualities in a person, from good cooking to bad driving. It describes accented English, a sense of fashion, a way of life. It is also a deliberate insult sometimes. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines......
Wayne County executive candidates affirm commitment to diversity, transparency at AAPAC forum
July 11th, 20140 L-R: Candidates Cavanaugh, Evans, Ficano, McNamara and Wild. PHOTO: BILL CHAPMANDEARBORN — On Tuesday, July 8, the five leading candidates in the Wayne County executive race reaffirmed their commitment to diversity and presented their respective cases for why they should be elected, at a forum organized by the Arab...
Dearborn Police receive 650 fireworks-related calls; 49 tickets issued, two reported house fires
July 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — Sounds of explosions blaring through neighborhoods and the sight of smoke dominating residential streets could've easily been mistaken for a war zone over the Fourth of July weekend.Since the state has allowed the selling of consumer fireworks in 2012, usage has drastically increased and has resulted in booming business......
Hanini Outreach and Community Center fosters sense of community during Ramadan
July 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — While breaking fast at the Hanini Outreach and Community Center Monday night, one woman introduced herself to a stranger sitting at the same table. "I’m from Iraq, where are you from?" she asked. Conversations such as these take place every night at the center, where the charitable group Life for Relief and...
Palestinian Americans weigh in on homeland crisis
July 11th, 20140 Demonstrators hold placards during a protest march demanding an end to the recent Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Manhattan, New York July 9. REUTERS/Adrees Latif DEARBORN — As the war rages on Gaza, Palestinian American activists told The Arab American News about the severity of the humanitarian situation, urging......
