Dearborn resident wins women’s race at Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — Courtney Brewis of Dearborn won the women’s race at the 37th annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon on Oct. 19. Brewis, who used to run track at Grand Valley State University, said the victory came as a surprise. The 23-year-old has considered competing in a marathon since high school. She also competed in the...
Yemeni-American among those running for Hamtramck School Board Elections
October 24th, 20140 Saad Almasmari.HAMTRAMCK — Saad Almasmari, a candidate for the Nov. 4 Hamtramck school board elections, is among the few Yemeni-Americans running the for board. Almasmari’s goals are to improve the transportation system, include bilingual options and improve the quality of the public education system. Hamtramck, which is...
Judge Mark Somers fires back at Mayor O’Reilly’s open letter
October 24th, 20140 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers. DEARBORN — The race for 19th District Court Judge between incumbent Mark Somers and former city magistrate Tony Guerriero took a turn this month after Mayor Jack O'Reilly distributed an open letter that threw his support behind Guerriero.O'Reilly, who had publicly endorsed Somers in the past,...
Psychological expert testifies at Rasmea Odeh pretrial hearing
October 24th, 20140 DETROIT — A psychological expert told the judge in Rasmea Odeh's pre-trial hearing that Odeh could have misinterpreted the questions on her citizenship application because she suffers from chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Odeh is accused of lying on her U.S. naturalization application about being arrested and convicted in...MDCH launches website to address prescription drug misuse and abuse
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has developed a website to increase public awareness of the risks and potential harm associated with misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and to provide everyday steps individuals can take to address the issue in their families and communities. Do Your Part: Be...New ACA tools and payment models deliver $372 million in savings
DETROIT — On Sept. 26, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have improved patient care and produced hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for the program.According to a press release issued by United Outstanding...Dearborn schools’ superintendent: Millage renewal will not raise taxes
DEARBORN — The Hold Harmless Millage renewal, which will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4, will not raise or impose new taxes on residents, said Dearborn School District Superintendent Brian Whiston."It is only a renewal to hold funding at current levels," he said.The vote will extend the 20-year-old millage, which generates about $40...
Arab American and Chaldean Council moves headquarters to Troy
October 24th, 20140 TROY — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a premier nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, has relocated its headquarters to Troy from Lathrup Village. The new office is located at 363 W. Big Beaver Road, third floor. Administrative staff members will be housed in the new...TAAN publisher discusses speaks out against link being made to Ottawa, Canada attacks and Islam
There was a lot of talk tonight on Fox 2's Let It Rip about the link to Islam and the Ottawa, Canada attacks. Our publisher Osama Siblani made it clear that such acts of terrorism have nothing to do with Islam.He said religion was being used to radicalize people. "I have been a Muslim for 59-years," he said. Others weighed in on the...
UM-D students address debt concerns at panel with Debbie Dingell
October 17th, 20140 Administrators and democratic nominee for Congress Debbie Dingell discuss student loan debts at a panel hosted by UM-D.DEARBORN — In recent years, student loan debt has prevailed as a major issue at both the state and national levels. This week, the Arab Student Union and Student Government at the University of Michigan-Dearborn...
Dearborn Heights boy wins fourth championship belt
October 17th, 20140 Mashhadi.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Husam Mashhadi, a seventh grader at Riverside Middle School, recently won the National James Tony boxing tournament in Ann Arbor and secured his fourth championship belt. “We are so happy about and proud of our son,” said Mashhadi’s father, Ayad Mashhadi. Only 12-years-old, Mashhadi has...
Dearborn Fire Department honors Arab men who helped rescue victim
October 17th, 20140 Fire Chief Joe Murray honored brothers Abdullah Ali Baadani, 19, and Hassen Ali Baadani, 25 on Oct. 7 who came to the aid of a burn victim on Sept. 24.DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Oct. 7 Fire Chief Joseph Murray honored two Dearborn brothers who rushed to the aid of an injured man when a neighboring vacant house exploded. Murray...
“Threat” sends Fordson students home early
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Friday, October 10, the Dearborn Police Department contacted Fordson High School with a possible threat to school safety. The school, located at 13800 Ford Road, has the largest student body of the city's three high schools. As precautionary measure, students were evacuated from the building. After 45 minutes,...
Detroit police chief discusses safety initiative with gas station owners
October 17th, 20141 A Detroit gas station owner speaking to Chief Craig.DETROIT — Police Chief James Craig is encouraging more Detroit gas station owners to join Project Lighthouse, a neighborhood watch program. Addressing gas station owners and city officials during a meeting at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters on Wednesday, Craig said...
Local activist arrested at St. Louis protest
October 17th, 20140 Zena Ozeir at a protest in downtown St. Louis.DEARBORN — On Sunday, Oct. 12, around 2 a.m., a local activist was arrested in St. Louis while participating in protests against police violence towards African Americans.St. Louis police apprehended 17 activists— including Dearborn resident Zena Ozeir— for rallying in front of a......
Detroit auctioning homes starting at $1,000
October 17th, 20140 A home in west Detroit near Dearborn being shown to potential buyer, Oct. 11.DETROIT — The Detroit Land Bank Authority is auctioning off vacant homes in Detroit's neighborhoods, starting at $1,000. Bidding on each house is open for one day. The buyer must rejuvenate the property and bring it to habitable code within six months of the...
AAPAC to make endorsement decision on governor’s race after annual dinner
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) announced this week that it would delay its endorsement for governor until after the organization's annual dinner on Wednesday, October 22 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center.The group decided to delay making an endorsement after meeting on Wednesday evening at The Arab......
Dearborn man charged with domestic violence, incident caught on camera
October 17th, 20140 DEARBORN — A local man was charged with domestic violence and child abuse after being caught on camera assaulting the mother of his childrent and driving off in her vehicle while she was being dragged along. The incident took place on Sunday, Oct. 12 in the area of Chase Road and Donald Street.According to police accounts, the woman...
City to inspect 55 garages following ordinance; two cases pending in court
October 17th, 20140 Dearborn resident Muheeb Nabulsy is challenging the city in court, arguing there is no justification for him to remove the sliding glass door in his garage. DEARBORN — This week, the city will begin inspecting garages as part of an ordinance passed earlier this year that outlawed residents from installing sliding glass doors and...
Renowned author emphasizes diversity, Arab contributions at ACRL dinner
October 17th, 20140 (L): ACRL Chairman Nabih Ayad, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Samia Sareini and Rev. Wendell Anthony.DEARBORN — Dr. Michael Eric Dyson knows what it’s like to be an Arab.That’s what the Detroit-born African American Georgetown University professor, author and political analyst told the hundreds of attendees during his keynote address at...
Candidates are courting the Arab and Muslim vote
October 17th, 20140 There actually are a few places in America where pols court the Arab American vote. It’s nice, but it hasn’t translated into real power.Typically, news stories about American politicians and the Muslim community run along the lines of: “Republican Official Demonizes Muslims.” For example, recently we were treated to......
Mike Duggan: Detroit is on the right track
October 17th, 20140 DETROIT — Mayor Mike Duggan affirmed his commitment to attracting new residents to Detroit's neighborhoods, saying that the city has progressed and improved its services over the past months. "The services are getting better," Duggan told The Arab American News in a phone interview. "We are on the right track. We have installed...
Senate candidate Gary Peters: Job growth, economy are priorities
October 17th, 20140 Peters.DEARBORN — For democratic U.S. senate candidate Gary Peters, the number one issue is the economy. Back in 2008, Peters, who represents the 14th district in Congress, supported the rescue of the automobile industry, which saved Michigan’s economy from collapse. He also called small businesses the engine of growth in......
Mark Schauer’s visit to Arab American National Museum rescheduled for Oct. 27
October 17th, 20140 Schauer.DEARBORN — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer will visit the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn for a meet and greet reception on Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Arab American Democrats and Dearborn Democratic Club. The event, initially scheduled to take place on Oct. 16, is open...
CAIR-MI seeks court order in delayed passport approval for Yemeni American
October 17th, 20140 SOUTHFIELD — On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) held a news conference in Southfield to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit and petition for a writ of mandamus on behalf of an American Muslim of Yemeni origin who applied to renew his passport and whose application has......
