The case of Jonathan Jay Pollard, traitor
PollardJonathan Jay Pollard, the convicted traitor and Israeli spy, is like a bad case of herpes that keeps popping up every time you are ready for a date. He and his venomous followers just won’t go away. Once again, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to use him as a “bargaining chip” as a condition of continuing to talk...
Interfaith conference at IHW discusses marriage, family life and easter egg hunt controversy
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — More than 150 religious, social and business leaders, in addition to community members, gathered for a day long conference at Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights on Monday, April 7.Some national public speakers spoke during the conference and answered questions during the panel discussions, including...
Dearborn Easter egg hunt controversy becomes a national media frenzy
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — What was supposed to be a quiet, traditional Easter egg hunt taking place on Saturday, April 12 at the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church has now turned into a national media frenzy, after a local parent complained about flyers being distributed at local public schools.The chain of events began last Thursday, when the Detroit...
Healthy Michigan Plan reaches 85,761 enrollees after one week
April 11th, 20140 MICHIGAN — The new Healthy Michigan Plan that expands Medicaid to nearly half a million residents in the state has provided coverage to 85,761 people since the program kicked off April 1. The ACCESS Employment and Human Service Center in Dearborn has been overwhelmed since enrollment for the program began. On Wednesday...Iraqi Americans gear up to vote in crucial elections
DETROIT — Iraqi Americans in southeast Michigan, and states across the country are gearing up to vote in Iraq’s 2014 Parliamentary Elections this month. Twenty-year-old Mohamed Al-Yaqubi, a Garden City resident who immigrated to the United States from Iraq in 2010 is very passionate about the upcoming Iraqi elections, and...Law corner: GM CEO quietly provides incredible testimony at congressional hearings
Last week, the top officer of General Motors, Mary Barra, provided testimony before the House and Senate relating to the now-infamous – and deadly – ignition switch defect contained in over 2.6 million GM vehicles. Ms. Barra’s testimony mostly stuck to GM’s script. Mainly, she apologized for the loss of life resulting...
Gov. Snyder signs bill to combat scrap metal theft and illegal sales
April 11th, 20140 LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that provides tools to help police combat metal theft, an epidemic that puts Michiganders at risk and hurts businesses and communities.House Bill 4593, sponsored by Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City, includes reforms that also make it more difficult for people to quickly and easily...
H.Y.P.E. Athletics recognized as a non-profit by city after two-year tax battle
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After a two-year battle with the city of Dearborn Heights, the H.Y.P.E Athletics Recreation Center located on Warren Ave. announced this week that they have finally been recognized as a nonprofit organization by the city, receiving an exemption on property taxes.The dispute between the recreation center and the...
Hundreds participate in commemoration of Palestinian Land Day
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Sunday, April 6, about 400 people gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Palestinian Land Day. The annual event is observed worldwide on Mar. 30 in remembrance of the protests that occurred in Israel and the Palestinian territories almost four...Fundraiser planned to benefit family of slain Clinton Township storeowner
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A fundraiser that will benefit the family of slain storeowner Basil Sulaka is expected to take place Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13 at The Detroit Pub here from opening to closing hours. Sulaka, 51, of Sterling Heights was shot to death Mar. 28 at the Moon Lite Party Store he operated for 18...Residents urged to lock their vehicles because of multiple reported larcenies
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has received several reports of items being stolen out of parked vehicles. Residents are asked to take steps to avoid becoming victims of the larcenies. Police want to remind residents to keep their vehicles locked and windows rolled up, even if the vehicle is parked in front of the home...
Dearborn announces amnesty period for unpaid tickets
April 11th, 20140 DEARBORN — The City of Dearborn’s 19th District Court has announced an amnesty program for unpaid civil infraction tickets.Individuals have from now until May 16 to settle their old debts with the court and for the court to clear up a backlog of files without additional collection costs.Amnesty applies only to those individuals who...
State of Michigan receives federal approval for EB-5 Regional Center
April 11th, 20140 LANSING — On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Michigan has officially become one of only two states in the nation with a state run EB-5 Regional Center aimed at attracting foreign investors who want to live, work and create jobs in the state.Michigan is poised to join Vermont as the only other state with this unique investment...IIK calls for greater role for women at semi-annual dinner
DEARBORN — The Islamic Institute of Knowledge (IIK) celebrated its 33rd semi-annual dinner in Dearborn on Sunday, April 6. About 800 people, including community leaders and elected officials, attended the event, which was titled "Strengthening the role of the Muslim woman and breaking stereotypes about her." IIK public relations...
Community leaders stand in solidarity with local Christians following media frenzy over Easter egg hunt
April 6th, 20140 DEARBORN - Muslim community leaders stood in solidarity with local Christians outside of the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning following a wave of publicity that began with a misleading article published by the Detroit Free Press on Friday.The free press published an article written by Niraj Warikoo that claimed Muslim......
City Hall shines blue to spread autism awareness
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - Dozens of parents and children gathered on Wednesday, April 2, to recognize National Autism Awareness Day with a ceremony that ended by shining a blue light on City Hall. The event was organized by Blue Hands United of Dearborn, a group of local parents who are aiming to spread awareness on autism, a disability...
Ethnic and minority newspapers explore Detroit bankruptcy, recovery
April 4th, 20140 Five ethnic and minority publications that are deeply tied to Detroit are joining forces for the first time to explore the city’s financial crisis in a series that will run over the next several months.The Michigan Citizen, The Jewish News, The Michigan Korean Weekly, The Arab American News and Latino Press aim to delve beyond......
ACCESS new COO reaffirms commitment to serving Arab community
April 4th, 20140 Lina Harajli.DEARBORN - ACCESS’ newly appointed Chief Operating Officer said the organization continues to be committed to serving the Arab community and is looking for ways to improve its programs and receive feedback from clients.Lina Harajli, who was appointed as COO last month, said she will be focused on taking a more detailed...
Judge denies Hamdan bond, but says he’s not a threat to nation
April 4th, 20140 DETROIT - On Monday, March 31, Executive Magistrate Judge R. Steven Wahlen of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan denied 22-year-old Mohammad Hassan Hamdan bond two weeks after he was detained by the FBI for allegedly planning to fly to Lebanon to fight with Hizbullah.Stating that it was one of the most...
Dreamy Children’s Center offers educational environment
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - Dreamy Children’s Center located at 27335 West Warren Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 has been open for two years. The Center is an addition to the company’s day care that was started more than a decade ago in Dearborn. Dreamy Group DayCare is located at 7453 Hartwell Street, Dearborn, MI 48126. The...
Chaldean students feel strong sense of belonging at local high school
April 4th, 20140 HAZEL PARK—There is a strong sense of community belonging at INVEST Roosevelt High School in Hazel Park, where more than 90 percent of the students identify as Iraqi Catholic Chaldeans. According to INVEST RHS Principal, Asaad Kalasho, 50 percent of the Chaldean students were born in the United States, and the other half were......
Local Palestinians commemorate Land Day
April 4th, 20140 DEARBORN - The Palestinian community in Michigan is paying tribute to Land Day in two different events. Some members of the community commemorated the occasion on Sunday, March 30 at St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia, and another celebration will take place at the Civic Center in Dearborn on Sunday, April 6. Land Day,...Law corner: GM should step up in wake of recall announcements
Last month, a few class action lawsuits have been filed against General Motors over the faulty ignition switch systems installed in over 1.6 million of its automobiles manufactured between 2003 and 2007. The defect could cause vehicles to simply shut off while driving, and a host of other potential problems. The defect, by......
UMD student government approves divestment resolution
DEARBORN - Last week, while divestment talks stalled at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor after the school's student government voted against a long debated proposal, the movement gained major momentum at the University's Dearborn campus.On March 28, UMD's student government approved a divestment resolution in an overwhelming 17-5...Dearborn to reinforce parking ordinance on public service day
DEARBORN — Public Service Days begin again in Dearborn on the week of Monday, April 7. Residents are reminded that no parking is allowed on residential streets 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Public Service Days, which are the same day as a neighborhood’s trash day. Tickets will be issued to cars parked on the street during a......
