New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in half of the tap water across the U.S.
July 8th, 20230 Almost half of the United States' tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as "forever chemicals", according to a new study. The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations, including 269 private wells and 447 public supply sites, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of...
The Arab American News launches “vaccinating children against COVID-19” educational campaign in cooperation with the MDHHS
July 8th, 20230 In June, the Arab American News launched an educational campaign in the Arab American community about the importance of vaccinating children against COVID-19 in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The health campaign, which started at the beginning of June, intends to educate Arab American families...
What the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action means for colleges
July 3rd, 20230 On Thursday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious policies in college admissions, ending decades of precedent that had allowed schools nationwide to use such programs to increase the diversity of their student bodies. Here is an explanation of the policies commonly known as affirmative action, their history and the...
Professional MMA fighter Abe Alsaghir wins latest fight, currently undefeated
July 3rd, 20230 DEARBORN — Dearborn Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Abe Alsaghir has won his latest professional fight, leading to his current undefeated standing at 2-0. Alsaghir recently fought Ohio's 11th ranked pro lightweight fighter, Kobe Woodall, at Hype Athletic Center in Wayne, Michigan. This is Alsaghir's second fight of his...
Resilient neighborhoods: Southwest Detroit nonprofit celebrates opening of youth-driven community center
July 3rd, 20230 By David Sands Jesus Sanchez, 21, has watched a once-blighted apartment complex in his Southwest Detroit neighborhood slowly come back to life over the last few years. Now he's full of enthusiasm to see it used in a way that benefits his community. Located near the intersection of Junction Avenue and St. Hedwig Street, the building...
Michigan to get $1.5B to set up high-speed Internet access in underserved communities
July 3rd, 20230 The state of Michigan has been awarded more than $1.5 billion in federal funding to establish high-speed Internet access in regions that have slow or no Internet access. The billions of dollars being sent to Michigan to improve Internet access comes from a $42.5 billion federal program aimed at ensuring access for every home and...
Michigan to use cameras to issue speeding tickets in construction zones
July 3rd, 20230 Michigan had more than 4,300 traffic crashes within work zones in 2022, resulting in 16 deaths and 862 injuries, according to road work officials. To make construction zones safer, legislators from the State House have passed a pair of bills that would allow for the placement of automated speed cameras in Michigan’s work zones. The...
Dearborn-based Arab American-owned businesses expand their services into Canton
July 3rd, 20232 CANTON — Dearborn-based Arab American-owned business are continuing to spread into surrounding Metro Detroit cities. The Papaya Supermarket and Qahwah House coffee shop have made their way into Canton in recent months. Canton Township's supervisor, Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, told The Arab American News that these new businesses add an...
With Republican support, Michigan Democrats pass largest state budget
July 3rd, 20230 LANSING — Michigan lawmakers approved an $82 billion budget centering on education, infrastructure and the environment in what was the first opportunity in decades that Democrats have had to craft a budget that reflects their legislative priorities. The state’s highest-ever budget was passed late Wednesday after Democrats — who...
State Sen. Santana and State Rep. Farhat secure more than $159 million for their communities
July 3rd, 20230 LANSING — State Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) and State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) and the Michigan Legislature secured funding for the 2024 state budget, including more than $159 million that they advocated for to support local residents and address the needs of their communities. The budget bills were House Bill 4437, which...
LARA and state fire marshal Urge Michiganders to be fire safe this Independence Day
June 29th, 20230 State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is urging Michiganders to use caution when handling fireworks as the Fourth of July holiday approaches. “We anticipate many people will purchase consumer fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday weekend,” Sehlmeyer said. “All Michiganders should consider the dry conditions when setting off...
Air quality alert extended due to Canadian wildfires
June 29th, 20230 DETROIT – Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to impact air quality in Southeastern Michigan. Due to these poor air quality conditions, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert through at least Thursday, June 29 for many parts of Michigan, including Wayne County. ...
Dearborn Police seeking information on individual tied to unauthorized ATM usage
June 29th, 20230 DEARBORN – Dearborn Police are requesting the community's assistance in identifying a subject (photo included below) in connection with unauthorized use of ATM machines to acquire personal financial data. Anyone with information on this individual is encouraged to contact the Dearborn Police Department at 313-943-2298. If you wish to...
Dearborn native in the running for Miss Arab USA
June 29th, 20230 DEARBORN — A Dearborn native of Palestinian and Lebanese descent has been selected as one of 30 finalists in the running for Miss Arab USA. Razan Zaher was born in Michigan before her family returned to Lebanon, where she was raised, and went on to earn her bachelor of arts in English studies and her diploma with honors. Zaher, a...
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell announces more than $9.6 million in HHS grants for the University of Michigan
June 25th, 20230 ANN ARBOR – U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) announced on Thursday that the University of Michigan will receive $9,667,033 in federal grant funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct research in areas including pharmacology, physiology, biological chemistry, allergy, immunology, transplantation,......
Dearborn Fire Department offers free smoke detectors and installation for Dearborn and Melvindale residents
June 25th, 20230 DEARBORN – Dearborn and Melvindale residents can schedule an appointment to have Dearborn Fire Department staff install smoke detectors in their homes at no cost. Funded through a federal grant, the program provides smoke detectors and installation for free to any owner-occupied household, regardless of income. Appointments...
Troy man charged in hit-and-run that injured 7-year-old girl on bike
June 25th, 20230 TROY — Troy police have arrested a suspect in connection to a hit-and-run that injured a 7-year-old girl while she was riding her bike in May. The crash happened at about 10:51 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, near Silverstone Drive and Dryden. The suspect driver struck the girl while she tried to cross the street on her bicycle. The......
Maleyko presented with gavel as incoming president of state superintendents association
June 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko was recognized as the incoming president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators during a brief presentation at the June 19 Board of Education meeting. MASA is an organization for school superintendents and administrators that serves more than...
Hamtramck mayor defends city’s decision on Pride Flag ban, intends to run for reelection
June 25th, 20230 HAMTRAMCK — Mayor Amer Ghalib fired back at critics of the city's new law that banned the display of LGBTQ+ flags on government property, saying the city was being subject to "extortion" for choosing to "stay neutral when it comes to flying flags of different groups." He also chose the opportunity to announce he intends to run for...
Dearborn man sentenced to 14 years in prison for providing material support to ISIS
June 25th, 20230 DETROIT — On Thursday, June 15, a Dearborn resident was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after having been convicted at trial earlier this year on charges of providing and conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and attending an ISIS training camp. Prosecutors sought a...
Michigan legislature passes bills to end child marriage
June 25th, 20230 LANSING — On Thursday, the Michigan Senate voted to pass multiple bills that would establish 18 as the minimum age of consent for marriage in the state. State senators passed Senate Bills 209-217 and Senate Bill 246 almost unanimously. On Wednesday, House legislators passed a bill that would ban all child marriages in the state,......
AG Nessel charges three in signature collection fraud involving governor’s election
June 25th, 20230 LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed charges Thursday against three people accused of submitting thousands of forged nominating signatures that ended the candidacies of five Republican gubernatorial candidates last year. Willie Reed, 37; Shawn Wilmoth, 36 and Jamie Lynn Wilmoth-Goodin, 36, were each charged with...
Two Detroit men charged in separate gas stations attacks, including setting clerk on fire
June 25th, 20230 DETROIT – On Tuesday, police announced arrests in two unrelated incidents involving incendiary devices used in city gas stations — an argument that allegedly ended with a man setting a Sunoco gas station clerk on fire with a blowtorch, and a suspect who is accused of trying to ignite an SUV full of explosives at a downtown Speedway......
State Representative Alabas Farhat appointed to Growing Michigan Together Council
June 20th, 20230 LANSING — Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) announced his appointment of State Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) to the Growing Michigan Together Council. The council was created by Governor Whitmer to develop a statewide strategy to grow Michigan’s population, while cultivating a Michigan people want to call home. After hearing he was...
Building trust when cultural differences and society biases impact healthcare for minority groups
June 16th, 20230 By Linda Perkins Health disparities continue to disproportionately affect minority populations despite improvements in overall health for most Americans. In Michigan, minority groups have a higher rate of chronic disease than average, so improving healthcare for these groups is critical. Unfortunately, cultural differences and......
