Today’s gas stations must resemble convenience stores in order to thrive
September 16th, 20110 Gasoline sales are not the primary source of revenue most gas stations depend on to stay in business. That's because many only make pennies per gallon. Kevin Sharrak, owner of a Marathon gas station in Berkley. Most of his customers are attracted to the store because of its grocery products and wide ranging beverage options....Three detained, strip-searched after Detroit flight including Arab American
ROMULUS — Three passengers were detained at Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday after "suspicious activity" turned out to be a case of them simply using the restroom according to FBI Detroit spokesman Sandra Berchtold, who was quoted in local reports.Other stories and speculation about sexual encounters in the restroom turned out to be...
BRIDGES commemorates ten years, renews commitment
September 16th, 20110 DEARBORN — Two days earlier at Byblos Banquets, local officials and leaders also came together to commemorate 10 years of the pioneering BRIDGES program, which was launched by former U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Collins, former FBI Special Agent in Charge John Bell and ADC-MI head and Sr. National Adviser Imad Hamad. The program set up...
Communities unite to commemorate, reflect on 9/11 anniversary
September 16th, 20110 DEARBORN — It was a weekend of remembrance in the city as events were held all weekend long to commemorate the September 11, 2001 attacks on America and also to reflect on and discuss the issues brought to light in the ten years since. Rabbi David A. Nelson of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Rev. Francis Hayes of...Vote in State House restricts food assistance usage
LANSING — State welfare recipients will not be able to use state-issued debit cards to draw cash from several new locations if a group of new bills passes as expected in the Senate. The bills passed 108-0 on Wednesday of last week and would restrict users of state-issued debit cards from drawing cash from casino ATMs, buying lotto...Poll: Parents out of the loop on teen substance abuse
ANN ARBOR — A new poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shows that most parents are not aware of their children's drug or alcohol habits. Only about 10 percent of parents of teens said they believed their kids used marijuana while only 10 percent believed they drank alcohol. But the numbers compare to 28 percent of 10th...UM-Dearborn housing plan could spur growth in city, state rep says
LANSING — A new redevelopment plan to transform two obsolete Ford Land office buildings into new student housing structures and an activity center for residents and the general student population was announced this week. The plan, known as the Union at Dearborn Redevelopment Project, will use a Michigan Economic Growth Authority...Chief Judge Rosen to keynote ADC Michigan’s 10th Annual Judges Night
DEARBORN — ADC Michigan and its Advisory Board have announced that Judge Gerald Rosen, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, will serve as the keynote speaker for ADC Michigan's 10th Annual Judges Night Reception to be held on Wednesday, September 21, at 6 pm, at Byblos Banquet Hall (7258 Chase...Quicken Loans to hire 500 workers Saturday
DETROIT — Quicken Loans, an online retail mortgage lender, said it plans to hire 500 new workers with most of them coming from the metro Detroit area. The company plans to host a job fair on Saturday at its downtown Detroit headquarters and is looking to hire immediately in areas such as marketing, technology and mortgage...LIBC to host fall mixer on Sept. 22 at Crave
DEARBORN — The Lebanese International Business Council is offering the chance to win a free round-trip ticket to Lebanon (Europe, Lebanon, Europe) at its "Fall In For You" mixer on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Crave Lounge on Michigan Ave. in downtown west Dearborn.The event will feature networking with fellow professionals in...State Rep Darany to speak with community on school cuts
DEARBORN – State Rep. George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) will meet with students, parents and teachers at Geer Park Elementary School on Monday, Sept. 19 at 2:45 p.m. The purpose of the event is to create a dialogue between all members of the education system and to answer questions and hear concerns from those most affected by the recently...
Local communities to have greater role in devising state’s economic policies
September 16th, 20110 ACC President and CEO Haifa Fakhouri and Douglas Smith, senior vice president of strategic partnerships for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation during a discussion on the role local communities throughout Michigan will have in developing the state's future economic policies. The discussion was held at ACC's Youth Recreation...
Pro boxer finds home in metro Detroit as title chase continues
September 16th, 20110 Kaddour, 29 of Belleville, is regarded as one of the most powerful fighters in his weight class and is known for his devastatng body shots.DETROIT — For Ahmed Kaddour, a stint on the popular boxing reality show and competition "The Contender" seemed to be the ticket to give his career the springboard it needed. Following his late...Islamophobia discussed at 9/11 event led by ACCESS
DEARBORN — On Saturday, September 10, as part of the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services' (ACCESS) four part event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a panel discussion was held at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn titled "U.S. Rising: Emerging Voices in a Post 9/11 Era."The event was...No-fault auto insurance changes debated for Michigan
LANSING — The state Capitol has been the site of a raging debate over whether or not Michigan's no-fault auto insurance law should be changed, according to local reports. With the economy struggling particularly in Michigan, many have said that they would choose to underinsure themselves in order to save money according to a study......
Lebanese Parliament member visits Dearborn, urges unity as homeland faces challenges
DEARBORN — Lebanese American community leaders met at Habib's Cuisine in the city on Tuesday, Sept. 6 to welcome Lebanese Parliament Member Mr. Ali Bazzi at an invitation-only dinner reception. Ali Bazzi, a Lebanese Parliament member, visited Dearborn on Tuesday, Sept. 6 to meet with local Lebanese American community leaders at...“Fear, Inc.” names and shames top Islamophobes
NEW YORK (MEO) — A new report by the Center for American Progress called "Fear, Inc.: The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America" shows how a small group of self-proclaimed experts backed by a host of donors are spreading fear and hostility toward Muslims in the United States.According to the report, these so-called experts......
TEN YEARS AFTER: Arab Americans on life after 9/11
September 12th, 20110 DEARBORN - The September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States of America had a profound effect on major policies both foreign and national, as well as on the collective psyche of the general U.S. population. But many of those changes had a unique effect on Arab Americans and American Muslims, especially in metro Detroit where the...ACC celebrates education at annual gala
Lathrup Village — On Friday, September 30th at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 6 p.m., the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) will host its 32nd Annual Civic and Humanitarian Awards Gala Education: The Road to Success. GM President Mark L. Reuss President of GM North America Mark L. Reuss is the evening's Keynote...
Basha Diagnostics finds major success competing against local hospitals
September 11th, 20110 Some residents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County might feel comfortable going to their local hospitals for diagnostic check-ups. But since 1980, many patients have been comfortable taking an alternative route — getting their medical testing done by the top diagnostic company in the area, Basha Diagnostics, without having to step foot...Sept. 14 event takes aim at bullying problem in Dearborn
DEARBORN — The city along with Dearborn Public Schools will kick off a year-long effort against bullying on Sept. 14 with an event at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center on Michigan Avenue. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and include various attractions for kids including the Detroit Pistons' and Detroit Lions' mascots,......
International scheme shipping cars to Iraq busted by feds
DETROIT — Last Wednesday, federal authorities announced the arrests of 13 people, including 10 from metro Detroit, in an international car-theft scheme. The vehicles, which were rented and then reported as stolen or carjacked in Detroit, were allegedly taken to Canada where suspects hoped they would not be detected and then shipped to...Pie-throwers get jail time for Levin incident
DETROIT — Ahlam Mohsen and Max Kantar pled guilty last week to a federal charge of assaulting a Member of Congress stemming from an August 2010 incident. Mohsen, 23, a graduate of Michigan State University, hit U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-Michigan) in the face with an apple pie at a deli in Big Rapids leading to the charges. Kantar......
Accused murderer Faraj bound over to 3rd Circuit Court
DEARBORN – 19th District Court Judge Mark Somers said there was reasonable evidence for Fadi Faraj to be bound over for trial to Wayne County Circuit Court.The decision came down last Friday against Faraj, who is accused of shooting Hassan Zeidan, 23, multiple times after a scuffle related to a basketball game at Riverside Academy in...Catholic Leader Twal to visit Southfield on Sept. 23
SOUTHFIELD — The Arab American Catholic community in Michigan is preparing to welcome Beatitude Fouad B. Twal, Patriarch of Jerusalem, as part of a multi-city U.S. tour on September 23 at the city's Regency Manor at 6:30 p.m. Twal is the second Arab Patriarch of the Holy Land to be appointed by Pope Benedict XVI, in June 2008. In......