Dearborn Parks and Recreation Commission honors local athletes and sports supporters
July 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Parks and Recreation Commission recently held its 69th Annual Sports Awards Ceremony, honoring four local athletes and sports supporters. The ceremony took place on June 12 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Richard Masi became the newest member of the department’s Sports Hall of Fame as...
Kavalhuna to stay on as president of Henry Ford College under new contract
July 1st, 20220 DEARBORN - After announcing he would be moving on to a college system in Virginia, Russell Kavalhuna has reached a new contract agreement with Henry Ford College and will stay on as its president. Kavalhuna had announced in March that he would be leaving for Virginia's Community College System, which oversees 23 colleges across 40...
Sanders endorses Tlaib, Levin; criticizes pro-corporate, pro-Israeli funds targeting primaries
July 1st, 20220 With primary races for Congressional seats heating up in Metro Detroit, some candidates have seen now unprecedented amounts of outside campaign funds pumped into their coffers. Most notably, those funds, raised by pro-Israeli occupation and pro-big business entities, have been directed to mainstream, pro-Israel Democrats in order...
Two children hospitalized, later discharged, after hit-and-run in Dearborn; police seek help identifying suspect
June 30th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run last Sunday, which hospitalized two children. Both children were expected to make a full recovery, police said on Wednesday. The city of Dearborn confirmed with The Arab American News that both children...
Summer tips for travelers during heavy border traffic, loosened COVID restrictions
June 30th, 20220 DETROIT — With the summer in full swing, and borders experiencing high traffic due to loosened COVID-19 restrictions, customs officials are offering tips to make travel smoother. These tips come from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Detroit field office and are for people traveling by air, land or sea. Ensure travel...
First monkeypox case found in Michigan, but officials say public at low risk
June 30th, 20220 OAKLAND COUNTY — State health officials have detected the first Michigan case of the monkeypox virus in an Oakland County resident. The virus, which is similar to smallpox and has caused an ongoing global outbreak, can cause fever, headaches, rashes and other symptoms and is treatable. The Michigan Department of Health and Human...
Dearborn July 4 holiday building closures, trash schedule; city reminds residents of fireworks ordinance
June 29th, 20220 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn says several of its buildings will be closed the weekend of July 1 in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. The Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) and the 19th District Court will be closed on Monday, July 4. All three locations of the Dearborn Public Library — the...
Dearborn Heights officials urge fireworks safety
June 29th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With Independence Day fast approaching, Dearborn Heights public safety officials are urging residents to practice fireworks safety. In addition to neighborhood and community fireworks displays, many residents buy and light their own in their yard or in the street. “We certainly want our residents to enjoy...
Supreme Court’s abortion decision causes confusion around abortion status in Michigan
June 28th, 20220 LANSING — After an unprecedented reversal of reproductive rights protections by the country's highest court, there is now some confusion about what that means for abortions among Michigan officials and health care providers. This week, Michigan's governor and attorney general clarified that due to a pending lawsuit in the Michigan...
Dearborn police arrest man in connection to criminal sexual conduct incident at Walmart
June 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — Dearborn police have made an arrest in connection with an alleged criminal sexual conduct incident at Walmart. On Thursday, June 2, at approximately 2 p.m., Dearborn police were dispatched to the Walmart at 5851 Mercury Drive on a report of a man wearing an Amazon hat and shirt inappropriately touching a woman while in...
Dearborn police officer involved in crash with civilian
June 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — A Dearborn police officer was involved in a crash with a civilian on the city’s Northeast side on June 26. Officers were dispatched to the 7700 block of Kendal on a report of a subject attempting to break into a vehicle. While responding to the call, an officer was involved in an accident with a civilian vehicle at the...
Arab American arrested, arraigned on federal charges for string of armed robberies in Dearborn, Metro Detroit
June 24th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department and the FBI-Violent Crimes Task Force have apprehended Abdulawahab Ahmed Musleh for a June armed robbery in Dearborn and have connected him with other armed robberies in the area. On Wednesday, June 15, around 3 p.m., the Dearborn Police Department responded to a call about an armed...
State officials react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
June 24th, 20220 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court has officially overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion. The court, in a 6-3 ruling powered by its conservative majority, upheld a Republican-backed Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The vote was 5-4 to...
Dearborn homeowners to see tax dip, but schools to see a hit to per pupil funding
June 24th, 20220 DEARBORN — Homeowners in Dearborn will see a welcome, though temporary, decrease in the tax rate levied on their properties. A 4 mill reduction comes from a supplemental operating millage that was voted down by resident in November. That reduction did leave the city in a large spending hole, which has been largely balanced out by...
FBI’s Outreach Program and Alumni Association educating the community about the FBI’s work
June 24th, 20220 DETROIT — A local outreach program of the FBI, the FBI Detroit Citizens Academy, aims to educate and address the public on different societal issues such as crime, terrorism, drugs and violence. The FBI Citizens Academy is a national program with several branches around the country, including one based in Detroit. The program is......
Hamtramck Arabic translations on schedule to appear in the August primary
June 23rd, 20220 HAMTRAMCK — The city of Hamtramck is on track to provide its residents election ballots and materials in Arabic for the August primary. City officials confirmed the progress of the ballots with The Arab American News this week. Hamtramck passed a language access resolution to provide federal voting rights act language...
Health officials: First mosquito-borne virus of 2022 detected in Michigan
June 23rd, 20220 MICHIGAN — State health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites this season, following the detection of the year's first mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes recently collected in Bay County have tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV) at the Michigan Department of Health and Human......
Dearborn Heights man resentenced to 15-30 years for the murder of Renisha McBride
June 23rd, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Theodore “Ted” Wafer has been resentenced in the 2013 shooting death of Renisha McBride. Wafer appeared in the Wayne County Third Circuit Court on June 22 before Judge Dana Hathaway, who resentenced him to 15 to 30 years in prison with credit for time served. The conviction comes with 15 to 30 years for...
More than 60 summer food distribution sites coming to Metro Detroit starting this week
June 22nd, 20220 DETROIT — Gleaners Community Food Bank is launching its Summer Food Service Program, with some 69 summer distribution sites beginning the week of June 20. The program will complement Gleaners’ food distribution programs through its more than 600-member partner network and community mobile distribution sites to meet hunger needs...
Gregory McDuffee announces retirement from Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority
June 22nd, 20220 DETROIT — The Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority's Executive Director Gregory McDuffee has announced his retirement effective this December, after serving as executive director for 17 years. McDuffee began his career with the Authority as an appointed commissioner, serving from January 2002 through September 2005, followed by...
Inkster to host expungement clinic and community resource fair
June 22nd, 20220 INKSTER — The city of Inkster is hosting an expungement clinic and community resource fair to help offer residents and members of the community a second chance. Mayor Patrick Wimberly and Attorney General Dana Nessel are working in partnership with the Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to host the......
Dearborn Heights welcomes Booza Delight to the city
June 20th, 20220 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights has welcomed a new frozen treat shop called Booza Delight to the city . Owners Yasser and May Hashwi were joined by city officials, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce officials, friends and family for the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Contrary to what some folks think, when they hear...
Crestwood robotics team looking for support from the community
June 20th, 20221 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having just returned from the World Championships in Houston, the Crestwood School District’s robotics team is seeking sponsors and donations. The team, Charger Robotics, had qualified for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas in......
Dearborn Public Library launches Summer Reading Challenge
June 19th, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is kicking off its annual Summer Reading Challenge on June 20 and will run through August 14. The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to engage and inspire people with programs, activities and reading. The program also provides incentives and activities for entertainment and personal growth...
Dearborn wrestling coach charged with child sexually abusive activity
June 19th, 20220 DEARBORN – Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dearborn Divine Child wrestling coach Brandon Phillip Fenzel, 24, of White Lake, in connection with soliciting photographs of a sexually explicit nature from a 15-year-old male student. Fenzel has been charged with four counts of "child sexually abusive activity" and four counts of "using......
