Lindbergh Elementary youth program open to all district residents
Dearborn parents have until June 15 to enroll their child in a new and exciting program. Starting in the fall of 2013, the program is designed for students who are age-eligible for kindergarten, but require additional time to develop their emotional, social, physical, or cognitive academic skills. The program, known as Young Fives,...Dearborn Heights man charged with bankruptcy fraud, money laundering
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — This week, a Dearborn Heights man pleaded guilty to three counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of money laundering, admitting that he did not disclose to the court that he owned luxury cars and jewelry, and that he had cash on hand, when he claimed bankruptcy.Adnan Hassan Tageddine, 42, was charged following a...HFCC announces financial aid priority deadline for fall 2013
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College has announced the financial aid priority deadline for fall 2013, which is June 6, 2013 for students submitting the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and June 27 for all other requested documentation. To meet the Financial Aid Priority Deadline, a student must...Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services seeks Arab American participation on board of directors
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) is seeking nominations for its 2014 board of directors and other committees. Over the years, the organization has resettled and assisted countless Arab immigrants and refugees, and continues to work tirelessly to give them a voice. Lutheran Services does this, in part, by recruiting many...Residents hope to restore Dearborn Neighborhood Watch Program
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department and residents of the Duvall-Edison Neighborhood Association are teaming up in an effort to help restore the City’s neighborhood watch program. Last Wednesday an informal hearing took place at Duvall Elementary School, where residents were offered crime prevention tips. ...
Local Arab American attorney leads research for Human Rights Watch in Syria and Lebanon
May 9th, 20130 Lama Fakih is so much more than a bright, successful, energetic Lebanese American, who grew up in Michigan. She is a researcher in Lebanon and Syria for Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. Fakih said she was inspired to work on human...‘Discover Islam’ to host upcoming youth banquet
DEARBORN — On Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., Discover Islam will be hosting a dinner at Byblos Hall, themed "Islamic Youth Awareness," during which they hope to target local youth and their parents. Discover Islam is a student organization, based out of Dearborn High School, made up of approximately 45 members who participate in...Celebrating mothers throughout the year, throughout the world
DEARBORN —-Along with learning the language, many immigrants in the U.S. work hard to absorb the social and cultural traditions of their new home. Kilograms become pounds, kilometers become miles and football becomes soccer. Even Mother's Day, in some cases, is celebrated a different month.Throughout the Middle East, Mother's Day is...Lebanese American musician receives prestigious Detroit music award
At first sight, with his acoustic guitar in hand, unwavering smile, long white hair and ample necklaces and bracelets, you would think that Joe Kidd is a West Coast hippie, straight out of the 60's. Rather, he is a third generation Lebanese-American musician, residing here in the Detroit area. Last month, Kidd, along with his music...Dearborn issues public apology to Christian missionaries arrested at Arab International Festival and agrees to pay undisclosed amount to group
DEARBORN — According to a lawsuit settlement that was announced on Monday, the City of Dearborn has agreed to publicly apologize to a group of Christian missionaries, who were arrested in 2010 while protesting at the annual Arab International Festival. Under the terms of the settlement, the City must post an apology on its website for...Westland firefighter dies in strip mall fire
WESTLAND — Westland Firefighter and Dearborn resident Brian Woehike died while on duty last Wednesday, after his department responded to a fire at the Electric Stick building, located on Wayne Road, south of Warren.According to reports, five firefighters went into the building as it was engulfed in flames. The building collapsed and...Dearborn Police investigate fire at Dearborn High School
DEARBORN — Dearborn Police officers were dispatched to Dearborn High School at approximately 1:00 a.m. on May 5, after receiving a phone call that a high jump pad at the school was on fire. Dearborn High School.Upon arrival, officers determined that an unknown suspect, or suspects, purposely set the landing pad on fire. According...
Federal Judge holds off on ruling in Evangelist group lawsuit against Wayne County Sheriff Department
May 8th, 20130 A hearing was held on Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. District Court in Detroit before the Honorable Judge Patrick James Duggan to hear the case of the Christian evangelist group, known as the Bible Believers, who have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. The plaintiffs' lawsuit against the...
Lebanese American concert promoter placed on No-Fly List, contemplates legal action
May 3rd, 20130 ROMULUS - Lebanese concert promoter Saeb Mokdad announced his decision to sue the federal government this week, after he was prevented from boarding a flight to Beirut at Detroit’s Metro Airport (DTW). Mokdad, who was at DTW on May 1, was looking forward to boarding his plane to Beirut to meet with his wife and children upon...Hypocrisy over Iran’s nuclear program
The controversy over Iran’s nuclear activities has at least as much to do with the future of international order as it does with nonproliferation. For this reason, all of the BRICS countries have much at stake in how the Iranian nuclear issue is handled.Conflict over Iran’s nuclear program is driven by two different approaches to......
Janet Badalow advocates for change in Dearborn Heights mayoral race
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayoral Candidate Janet Badalow says that it’s time for a change in the City of Dearborn Heights. After serving for 12 years on the city council, Badalow now has her eye on the mayoral position in this year’s election, hoping to defeat longtime incumbent Mayor Daniel Paletko. Badalow has deep roots in her...ACCESS Annual Dinner honors Arab American pioneers in medicine, media
DETROIT — The Arab American Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) celebrated its 42nd Annual Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, April 27 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The event, which is known as the largest Arab American sit-down dinner in the entire country, attracted nearly two thousand......
Islamic House of Wisdom holds fundraiser, recognizes local leaders
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) celebrated its semi-annual fundraising dinner last Sunday, before an audience of hundreds of officials, dignitaries, supporters, and community members of different faiths and nationalities, who turned out to support the mosque.Since its establishment in 1995, the IHW has created a...Bing criticizes New York City Mayor for Detroit comparison
DETROIT — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg drew major criticism this week from local officials for comparing his City's crime rate to that of the City of Detroit.In a tweet on Tuesday, Bloomberg compared the crime rate-to-population ratio of the two cities. New York City has a population of approximately 8 million people....Dearborn Mayor proposes tighter budget for 2014 fiscal year
DEARBORN — Mayor Jack O'Reilly proposed a reduced 2014 fiscal year budget for Dearborn at the City’s April 24 council meeting. The $4.9 million reduction from the City’s 2013 budget is a result of efforts to run all City departments on a leaner budget and combat the deficits faced in previous years. The City approves all...Mayor Paletko meets Arab American activists: “Your community is vital to our City”
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Dan Paletko praised Arab Americans for the economic impact that they have had on the City over the years, during a meeting on Monday at Al-Ameer Restaurant that was organized by the Dearborn Heights Community Organization. About 30 Arab Americans were present and shared their concerns on issues, ranging......
Susan Dabaja holds campaign fundraiser
DEARBORN — Hundreds of people including elected officials, activists, family, friends and community leaders packed LaPita Restaurant's banquet hall last Thursday evening for a campaign fundraising dinner held to support Dearborn City Council candidate Susan Dabaja. Dabaja discussed the upcoming city council race, listened to...Student group raises campus awareness on suffering across the globe
DEARBORN — Chants were heard throughout the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus early last month, as students marched in solidarity with the oppressed of Pakistan and various places in the Middle East, like Bahrain, Palestine, Iraq and Syria. The event, titled "The Silenced Genocide: The Forgotten Voices," was held by the......
U.S. State Department official meets with Syrian refugees during metro-Detroit visit
DEARBORN — One of the U.S. government’s highest ranking policy officials on refugee resettlement issues took time to meet with stakeholders, invested in the crisis in Syria, during her visit to Metro-Detroit late last month. Ann Richard, the U.S. Department of State’s Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and...JP Morgan Chase to give $1.5 million grant to improve southwest Detroit
DETROIT — JPMorgan Chase announced on Monday that it is expected to disburse $1.5 million in grants to various agencies and groups in southwest Detroit, in an effort to improve services and neighborhood revitalization around three of the City’s public schools. Over the course of three years, Southwest Solutions will receive $1......