More Muslim families needed to serve as foster parents
Catholic, Muslim groups partner to expand available families, cope with rising need CANTON — In recent months, Muslim Family Services (MFS) in both Detroit and Canton have seen an increase in the number of Muslim children who are in need of a foster family. "More and more we are seeing that...Community urged to ignore Jones’ return
DEARBORN - Members of the Congress of Arab American Organizations met with Dearborn Police Chief Ron Haddad on Wednesday, April 27 to discuss the return visit of extremist pastor Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida on Friday, April 29. CAAO members agreed that Jones should be ignored during...Local Iraqis paint grim picture of their homeland
Iraq's social, political, and economic state has been critically damaged since the United States invaded in 2003, with the security situation remaining fragile at best. "Eight years after the invasion, and life in Iraq is marching backward," said Dr. Hashim Al-Tawil, professor and chair of the...
Counter-demonstration spills across Michigan Avenue, O’Reilly denounces Terry Jones for antagonizing crowd
April 29th, 20110 DEARBORN - About 400 people showed up to counter-protest against extremist Pastor Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida, and the situation became tense near the end of his roughly two-hour demonstration as about a fourth of the counter-protesters came through barricades in an attempt to confront him on the other side...
CAAO urges community to ignore Jones’ return visit to Dearborn
April 28th, 20110 DEARBORN — Gainesville, Florida-based Pastor Terry Jones has announced his intention to return to Dearborn, Michigan this week on Friday, April 29, 2011 to demonstrate in front of Dearborn City Hall. The Congress of Arab American Organizations (CAAO), a coalition of more than 40 community groups and institutions, is asking the members...Mayor O’Reilly explains last week’s actions while praising community response
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Hundreds of Yemeni Americans along with U.S. Congressman John Conyers protested against the regime of Yemen President Ali.DEARBORN — Hundreds of Yemeni Americans were joined by members of the Michigan government in raising their voices in protest and resolution in front of Dearborn City Hall Sunday, April 17 at 2 pm. The...Qana victims remembered in Dearborn, Bitar family still seeking justice for two sons killed in attacks
Recently appointed Acting Consul General of Lebanon to Detroit, Houssam Diab, proposed building statues in remembrance of the victims.DEARBORN – Many are familiar with the old saying, "Time heals all wounds." But for Haidar Bitar of Dearborn, dealing with the deaths of his two sons Hadi and Abdulmohsen, who died in 1996 when...Former Canadian ambassadors discuss ‘Arab revolution’ at WSU
DETROIT — Interest in pro-democracy movements in the Arab world has continued to grow, especially on college campuses, including Wayne State University, which hosted an event titled "The Arab World: Changes and Challenges After Tahrir Square," on Monday, April 18. A four-man panel of former international Canadian...
Dearborn rejects extremism
April 23rd, 20110 @font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Monaco"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Jury finds Jones a threat to peace Interfaith community stands in solidarity...Relay for Life comes to Dearborn next week to raise funds for American Cancer Society
DEARBORN – The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Dearborn will host a 24-hour event on Saturday, April 30 to raise funds for programs and research offered by the society. The event was created by volunteers and will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in the city....Recall effort launched against Gov. Snyder over emergency managers
The Michigan Citizens United group filed a proposed recall petition wording with Washtenaw County election officials according to local news reports, seeking to remove Snyder from office as Michigan's governor. The group will need 807,000 valid signatures in order for the recall petition to appear on the ballot in November....HFCC student who started Amnesty chapter wins prestigious award
Saad (L) with HFCC Honors Program Director Nabeel AbrahamDEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College student Batool Ali Saad of Dearborn was selected as one of just 20 community college students across the United States, and the only one from Michigan, to the 2011 All-USA Community College Academic Team. The prestigious honor was...5,466 members of Detroit Federation of Teachers to receive layoff notices
DETROIT — Recently, Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, notified teachers he would use new powers granted to him under a state law to alter provisions in their union contracts. He says he would use the powers to modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements. The statement was made...Real estate appraisal executive obtains CCIM designation
Dearborn — Jumana Judeh, president and CEO of Deaborn-based Judeh and Associates, a real estate appraisal and consulting firm providing real property market valuation for property taxes, asset management, property management, corporate repositioning and probate, is now a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). ......
Rev. Jackson joins interfaith leaders in condemning Jones
April 22nd, 20110 'This type of psychological terror is morally wrong and all people of conscience must speak out against it'DETROIT/DEARBORN – Prominent civil rights activist and Rainbow PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) Coalition Founder Reverend Jesse Jackson joined interfaith and community leaders in Dearborn at the Islamic Center of America...
Victims of ICE abuses share shocking stories
April 22nd, 20110 AIR Director Ryan Bates (left in suit) speaks during a press conference at the Detroit Hispanic Development Center about the recent abuses by ICE agents. ......
Order of the Dragon cancels own protest
April 22nd, 20110 Jammie Bothwell (L) and Frank Fiorello of Order of the Dragon at a press conference in Dearborn on Saturday, April 16.DEARBORN — During a private meeting with a diverse denomination of religious leaders on Apr. 16 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, members of the Port Huron-based Order of the Dragon announced the...Engineer wins cherished SAE award
DETROIT — The Society of Automotive Engineers awarded Dr. Badih Jawad his SAE Fellow Grade Award at Cobo Hall this past week. The Fellow Grade of Membership is the highest grade of membership at SAE, which recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on society's mobility technology through...
Terry Jones’ gun accidentally discharged outside Fox 2 News studio
April 22nd, 20110 A gun reportedly belonging to highly controversial Pastor Terry Jones of Gainesville, Florida went off outside the Fox 2 studio late Thursday night. Jones is in town for a protest against what he terms "shari'a law" and "radical Islam" and is currently seeking court approval for a permit to hold his protest in front of the Islamic...Customer declines lead to Dearborn Postal Station closure
DEARBORN — The Telford postal station in Dearborn will close on June 25th because of customer declines from private companies like FedEx and UPS cutting into business. Internet shipping is also having a big impact as is a struggling economy leading to a massive drop-off in the amount of mail being sent from last year. No......
Customer declines lead to Dearborn Postal Station closure
DEARBORN — The Telford postal station in Dearborn will close on June 25th because of customer declines from private companies like FedEx and UPS cutting into business. Internet shipping is also having a big impact as is a struggling economy leading to a massive drop-off in the amount of mail being sent from last year. No...State Rep. Darany condemns Jones protest’s “efforts to divide community”
DEARBORN - State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) said today that justice and civility will prevail over all efforts to divide Dearborn residents and target our diverse community members. "Here in Dearborn we have a strong Muslim community that has contributed greatly to the success and well-being of our hometown," Darany......
Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly’s open letter to Terry Jones
April 20th, 20110 DEARBORN – Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. has written an open letter to Pastor Terry Jones, who is planning a protest in Dearborn. It is as follows: Dear Pastor Jones: I watched you on television speaking about the Constitution and Dearborn, and it appears you need more information about both before you come to our...
Wayne County prosecutors want Jones to post “peace bond” for extra security costs
April 19th, 20110 DEARBORN – Mark Somers, a judge in the city's 19th District Court, wants to meet with Florida pastor Terry Jones prior to his visit on Friday for his planned anti-Islam protest. Somers has issued an order for Jones to appear in court prior to his protest, on Thursday, to answer questions about the event. Jones is scheduled to protest......
