Candidates pull petitions for Dearborn Heights Mayor, City Council
March 22nd, 20130 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The municipality race in Dearborn Heights is picking up steam as candidates have begun to pull their petitions before the May 14 deadline. Positions up for election this year are Mayor, four of the seven City Council seats, Treasurer and City Clerk.So far, three candidates have pulled petitions for city mayor. Daniel...Dearborn Police seek information on Mar. 20 hit and run
DEARBORN — On March 20 at approximately 8:20 pm a 38 year old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the City of Dearborn on Ford Road in the area of Auto Club. The Dearborn resident had stepped out of his disabled vehicle and was in the roadway when a white Sedan struck him and then fled the scene. The victim was...Warning issued on Dish Network phone scam
Calls are being made to homes with Dish Network satellite service where residents are being asked to participate in a promotion, which is really a scam. The problem is the caller ID shows “Dish Network 800.333.3474” which incidentally is the correct number for Dish. This makes it appear legitimate. Once someone...Dearborn in planning stages of merging fire departments with Melvindale
DEARBORN — Last month during his state of the city addresses, Mayor Jack O'Reilly discussed plans of possibly merging the Dearborn Fire Department with neighboring city Melvindale's Fire Department. Now that merge seems to be almost a done deal, according to Melvindale and is expected to be finalized by May. The move is expected...Arab owner fights off armed robbers at smoke shop
GARDEN CITY — Hussein Almawa, store owner of Smoker's Depot in Garden City, was almost caught in the middle of an Armed Robbery when two caucasian suspects, ages 18 and 20, had come into the store in an attempt to pull off a robbery. a still image of the attempted robbery earlier this week.But their plans were interrupted when Almawa...Snyder signs Blue Cross Blue Shield reform
DETROIT — Legislation that will improve residents’ access to quality health care by transforming Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) into a not-for-profit mutual company was signed Monday by Gov. Rick Snyder. In addition to playing an important role in providing better access to health care, the plan includes a...Billboards in Metro Detroit promote tolerance for immigrants
MACOMB COUNTY — Welcoming Michigan has unveiled a media campaign to send the message, “When Michigan welcomes immigrants, Michigan thrives.” Billboards on Hall Rd. in Utica and on Dequindre in Warren, as well as bus shelter ads on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights, urge local residents to welcome newcomers. Bus shelter posters...Abdul Hussein Bazzi receives prestigious award from GM
Dearborn Heights resident Abdul Hussein Bazzi has been announced as the 2013 recipient of the teamGM Recognition program, a noteworthy award created by GM's Executive Operations Committee that recognizes employees who are taking action to lead GM as a competitive innovative company.Bazzi, who has been with GM for five years, works with...Wayne County Prosecutor speaks out against budget cuts
DETROIT — On Wednesday Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy spoke out about the budget cuts made to her office by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. In 2012 Ficano (L) proposed a $25.6 million budget to Worthy’s office, she sued in response saying she was promised a minimum of $34 million. She said Ficano’s cuts will result...Riverside Academy West students receive UM-Dearborn scholarships
Alrayas.DEARBORN — Rabab Alrayas and Noor Alhuda çboth seniors at Riverside Academy West in Dearborn have been chosen to receive the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Opportunity Scholarship, valued at more than $46,000 over four years. Both girls were nominated from nearly 200 eligible, incoming students on the basis of...Fordson student earns rotary club’s Hugh Archer Scholarship
DEARBORN — Mohamed Hussein Ghandour, a senior at Fordson High School, was awarded the $4,500 2013 Hugh Archer Memorial Scholarship during Dearborn Rotary’s annual youth month program. The Dearborn Rotary Club, through the Dearborn Rotary Foundation, awards this annual college scholarship. Fordson High School senior...Muslim Girl Scouts form strong friendships through faith
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Muslim Girl Scouts troop of southeast Michigan could be one of the largest scout groups in the region with its more than 250 members according to a report. Its members reside in different cities in the region, and meet once a week. They also take trips during the summer. Janan Wutwut, who has been a member...Medical office in Oakland County raided by DEA
OAKLAND COUNTY — A medical center in Commerce Township was raided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Tuesday, in connection to a large scale health fraud involving 13 suspects so far from the U.S. and Canada.St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital’s Dr. Rajat Daniel, 47, of Union Lake Medical Center, has been implicated...Special tribute given to slain Iraqi American store owner
The family of Fred Dally stands with state legislators in Lansing where a special tribute was given to the slain store owner LANSING — Nearly 10 months after his murder and with a $50,000 reward on the table, Faraj “Fred” Dally’s murder is still unsolved.Days after he was killed at his store, Medicine Chest Liquor store in...Renowned Palestinian and Libyan American poets and authors to visit Dearborn
DEARBORN— Three award winning and best selling authors, poets and artists are expected to visit the Arab American National Museum Friday, April 5 and Saturday April 6 for the event DIWAN5, A Forum for the Arts. PEN award winning Libyan American poet Khaled Mattawa, Palestinian American best selling author Susan Abulhawa and......
McDonald’s non-halal settlement period extended, judge lifts gag order against Dearborn attorney
March 16th, 20130 DEARBORN — The McDonald’s non-halal lawsuit took another turn this week after Judge Macdonald of the Wayne County Circuit Court extended the settlement notice period for an additional 28 days, allowing other class members more time to review the settlement before its expected final approval.The lawsuit stems from Dearborn Heights...State Rep. Harvey Santana reaches out to Arab community; new district includes part of Dearborn
LANSING — Due to redistricting, which happens every ten years, I am proud to have the opportunity to represent part of Dearborn as your State Representative in the Ninth District. While most of my district is in Detroit and the majority of Dearborn continues to be well represented by State Representative George Darany, I want you......
Sadr’s legacy shines at 13th Annual Foundation Dinner
March 15th, 20130 DEARBORN - On Saturday, March 9, the Sadr Foundation USA hosted their 13th annual Fundraising Dinner at the Islamic Center of America, where over 900 guests turned out for special guest speaker Sayedah Rabab Charafeddine, sister of Imam Musa al-Sadr and chairwoman of the organization's Lebanese chapter. Volunteers of the American Chapter...Arab American to receive lifetime achievement award for innovation at Chrysler
DETROIT — In April the Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) will honor Dr. Hussein Dourra with the 2012 Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering. The lifetime achievement award is being presented to Dr. Dourra for his decades of innovation at Chrysler. The award ceremony will take place at Cobo Hall here. Dr....Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini will not seek re-election
DEARBORN — Council President Pro-Tem Suzanne Sareini announced this week that she will not be seeking re-election to the Dearborn City Council, after serving six consecutive four year terms since her first election in 1989.Sareini says that she had seriously considered seeking a re-election, however the untimely death of her daughter,...
Sexual violence, psychosocial issues plaguing victims of Syrian conflict
March 15th, 20130 SOUTHFIELD — Sexual violence and psychosocial issues are continuing to impact victims of the ongoing Syrian conflict. On Mar. 10 the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) raised awareness on the plight of Syrian refugees at the event, ‘From Anguish to Action: Psychosocial Conflicts in the Syrian Crisis.’The informative......
Dearborn school officials could request $76M bond from voters
DEARBORN — School officials here earlier this week announced a plan that would ask voters for a $76 million bond this August. The initiative was announced before the Dearborn Board of Education. The bond would go to support security, maintenance, transportation, school expansion and technology upgrades. The expense would primarily be...Belly dance competition benefits cancer patients
DEARBORN — Nearly 450 people attended a sold-out belly dance talent competition Mar. 6 at Greenfield Manor here. The event was organized to support the National Bone Marrow Registry (NBMR), and helped raise awareness on the challenges facing cancer patients. The NBMR helps people across the country who’re batting cancer......
Arab American makes it to Dean’s List at Washington University
Amanda Amira.DEARBORN — Amanda Amira Amen of Dearborn was named to the Dean's List in the fall of 2012 at Washington University in St. Louis. Amen, 18, is enrolled in the university's College of Arts and Sciences. Amanda has a 3.91 GPA, and is a pre-med student. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts and Sciences,...Fordson’s key club leads the state at annual convention in Kalamazoo
DEARBORN — Fordson High School's key club was a big winner at the 62nd Annual Michigan District Key Club Convention that took place in Kalamazoo last weekend, where hundreds of key clubs in schools across Michigan united one roof.Key club members, adult advisors and invited guests attended for a weekend of service, workshops, and a......