$4.7 million available to help Michigan businesses address talent shortages
April 21st, 20230 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has released a competitive Request for Proposals to support the development of new, or the enhancement of existing, employer-led collaboratives throughout the state. $4.7 million in grant awards are available to organizations through the Sector Strategies...
Michigan lawmakers consider prohibiting phone use while driving
April 20th, 20230 LANSING – An effort to make using a phone — not just texting — illegal while driving is seeing a renewed effort in the Michigan Legislature. The "hands-free" legislation would expand on the 2010 law that made texting and driving illegal in Michigan. A package of three bills — House Bill 4250, H.B. 4251, and H.B. 4252 — would...
James Craig weighing bid for U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
April 20th, 20231 DETROIT — Republican and former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is giving a "real critical look" at a potential run for U.S. Senate, he told The Detroit News. The former GOP gubernatorial candidate said he's been encouraged to look at a Senate run by supporters and party members around Michigan. "I’m giving some consideration to...
Embracing inclusivity: Accommodating Ramadan in our community’s theatrical performances and events
April 12th, 20230 By Rashid Baydoun In Metro Detroit, particularly in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, our cities are home to a large Muslim community who actively participate in and support the local arts. However, the scheduling of events and performances during the holy month of Ramadan has posed challenges for our Muslim community members who wish to...
No-cost, bilingual diabetes PATH workshop coming to Dearborn
April 9th, 20230 DEARBORN — The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) is hosting a no-cost, bilingual Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (DPATH) workshop. The six-week workshop will be presented in both Arabic and English and is offered at no-cost to all participants. The workshop will feature a facilitator working with a small group...
Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with events across New York City
April 8th, 20230 NEW YORK — The second annual New York Arab Festival (NYAF) takes place in venues across New York City from April 7 through May 17 to honor and celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, which coincides with Ramadan this year. The NYAF is programming multiple live in-person events in partnership with several pioneering institutions across...
Tlaib and Dingell introduce resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
April 8th, 20231 DETROIT — U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. “It is always an honor to introduce a resolution...
Dearborn Heights schedules public hearing to address sewer separation project
April 8th, 20230 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city will host a public hearing regarding its plans to execute its state-mandated sewer separation project – along with plans to fund the project via the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The hearing will take place Monday, April 24...
Gov. Whitmer signs proclamations marking April 2023 as Arab American Heritage and Chaldean American Month
April 8th, 20231 LANSING – On Saturday, April 1, Governor Whitmer signed proclamations marking April 2023 as Arab American Heritage and Chaldean American Month to celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Arab Americans and Chaldean Americans to the state. "Arab and Chaldean Americans are a part of Michigan’s proud, diverse history...
State removes 97,000 voters across the state, hundreds from Dearborn and Dearborn Heights
April 8th, 20230 DEARBORN — As of March 22, the Michigan Secretary of State's Office reported that 97,000 voters across the state — and about 500 of the nearly 70,000 registered voters in Dearborn and 269 of about 44,000 registered voters in Dearborn Heights, which is less than 1 percent of registered voters in both cities — will be removed from...
Genesee County Circuit Court approves Flint Water civil settlement
March 31st, 20230 LANSING – Genesee County Circuit Court Chief Judge David J. Newblatt granted final judgment in the Flint water cases pending in state court, formally approving the state's historic Flint water civil settlement, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. This follows an opinion issued on Friday, March 17, by the United States...
Captain Maysaa Ouza to serve as grand marshal of Dearborn’s 97th Memorial Day parade
March 31st, 20230 DEARBORN – The city’s 97th annual Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony takes place on Monday, May 29. The theme this year will recognize “Arab Americans Who Served” and features Dearborn native and United States Air Force Captain Maysaa M. Ouza as grand marshal. “We’re honored to welcome Captain Maysaa Ouza as our...
Local Muslim physician sues Corewell Health for alleged religious discrimination
March 31st, 20230 Dr. Samer Ilayan, a former Corewell Health physician, is suing the healthcare group for alleged religious-based discrimination. The bombshell lawsuit was filed this week and it claims that one of Corewell Health's clinics in Taylor violated the former employee's civil rights among other serious allegations. Ilayan started his...
West Dearborn to host Ramadan Nights for the month of Ramadan
March 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — To celebrate the special month of Ramadan, the city will host an official event, along with the West Dearborn DDA, for the first time this year. “Ramadan Nights in West Downtown Dearborn” will be a fun and safe family-friendly event for residents and visitors. The 2023 Ramadan season activities will take place...
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announces $30 million investment in the city’s public parks
March 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — On Wednesday March 16, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced a transformative $30 million investment in the city’s public parks and green infrastructure. Hammoud was joined by Wayne County and state officials and he said the project is intended to create lasting multigenerational impact for the people of......
Dearborn teacher on paid leave after altercation with student
March 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — A tenured middle school teacher in Dearborn is on paid administrative leave pending further investigation after an altercation with a student. The McCollough-Unis Middle School teacher was caught on video, reportedly by another student from a nearby stairwell. The video shows the teacher continuing to move toward...
Wayne County commissioners recognize the holy month of Ramadan
March 25th, 20230 DETROIT – On March 16, Wayne County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution by Commissioners Sam Baydoun (D-Dearborn) and Al Haidous (D-Wayne) recognizing Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, which this year begins March 23 and lasts to April 20. “I wish for my brothers and sisters during this holy time to be safe and for...
Wayne State University offers free tuition to students with family incomes of $70,000 or less
March 25th, 20230 DETROIT — Governor Whitmer recently visited Wayne State University and joined university officials to announce the new Wayne State Guarantee, which offers Michigan students with family incomes of $70,000 or less a tuition-free degree with zero out-of-pocket expenses. The median household income in 2021, according to Wayne State, was...
Dearborn Police make arrest in January bank robbery
March 25th, 20230 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, January 18, a bank robbery occurred at the Dearborn Federal Credit Union on Oakwood Blvd. A suspect identified as wearing a bright blue Detroit Pistons hooded sweatshirt, gray winter hood, winter gloves and a white N-95 style mask approached a bank teller and demanded money be placed in bags. He informed the......
Fordson High School’s Jeff DelGiudice honored as the MIAAA Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year
March 24th, 20230 DEARBORN — Long-time Fordson High School staff meber Jeff DelGiudice was honored on Sunday, March 19 as the MIAAA Region 11 Athletic Director of the Year. DelGiudice was one of 14 administrators statewide to be recognized at the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) event in Traverse City. He...
Sandra Ali debuts on CBS News Detroit morning show
March 24th, 20230 DETROIT – On Monday, March 6, at 6 a.m., Sandra Ali, the former Local 4 News (WDIV-TV) anchor, appeared on CBS Detroit's (WWJ-TV, channel 62) morning news show. "It is great to be here with all of you," she said. "We can't wait to be a part of your morning routine." In late January, Ali announced on a Local 4 News broadcast she......
Assad Turfe honored for his promotion to Wayne County deputy executive
March 24th, 20230 DEARBORN — A celebratory dinner took place last Thursday, March 16 at La Pita in Dearborn to honor Assad Turfe and his recent promotion to deputy county executive of Wayne County. Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans promoted Turfe to the position last September, following his 20 years of service for Wayne County. He began his...
Evans declares public health emergency in Wayne County during State of the County address
March 24th, 20231 During his State of the County address Tuesday night at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans called for a Public Health State of Emergency at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility. “The situation has become untenable for nearly 140 youths that are currently residing......
