D7 School District hires first African American superintendent
November 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After the sudden resignation of the former superintendent earlier this year, the district has hired the district’s first African American superintendent. Tyrone Weeks, who'll begin his duties as superintendent on Jan. 1, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education, a Master of Arts degree in K-12...Community continues to deal with reckless driving and road safety issues
November 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department said this week it was investigating a dangerous case of reckless driving and shooting in the city. Police asked the community for help identifying people who were involved in Monday’s incident. Officers were dispatched to the area of Cherry Hill and Silvery Lane for two vehicles, a 2020...Michigan set to receive federal funds for lead water line replacements
November 25th, 20210 LANSING — This week, Governor Whitmer announced the state would be receiving federal money towards replacing lead service lines in the state, a badly needed project. The funds are earmarked for water infrastructure and come from the newly-signed federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Michigan is set to receive $10...State of Michigan secures additional staffing to support hospitals amid COVID-19 surge; state sees more than 17,000 new cases over a two day period
November 24th, 20210 LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a federal grant to help hire additional staff at Michigan hospitals. Under the agreement, the federal government will send two medical teams to local hospitals to relieve doctors and nurses as they treat COVID-19 and is expected to send 44...Proof of COVID-19 vaccine to be required for all U.S. land border crossings
November 24th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden has announced requirements for all essential, non-resident travelers crossing U.S. land borders. This decision includes truck drivers, government and emergency response officials and would require them to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22. A senior administration official said the...Loose leaf collection ends week of Nov. 29 – Dec. 3; bagged collection to end week of Dec. 6-10
November 24th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn’s two separate programs to collect leaves from residential properties will be ending for the 2021 season soon, with loose leaf collection ending the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3 and bagged leaf collection ending the week of Dec. 6-10. A neighborhood’s final loose leaf pickup will occur on its trash...Dearborn Public Schools decides to not yet return to virtual learning
November 24th, 20211 DEARBORN — Despite neighboring districts deciding to return to virtual learning amid the spike in COVID-19 cases, Dearborn Public Schools has decided to remain in-person for now. In a post on social media, the district said it is not yet moving to virtual learning, but is prepared. “As the Boy Scout motto states, ‘be...Crestwood School District to return to virtual learning temporarily, plans COVID-19 vaccine clinic
November 24th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Amid the surge in positive COVID-19 cases throughout the state, the Crestwood School District has decided to return to virtual learning temporarily. With 36 positive cases among students and staff throughout the district and an estimated one to three close contacts to each case on average, Superintendent Youssef...Detroit Metropolitan Airport anticipates larger crowds this holiday season, provides holiday travel tips
November 23rd, 20210 DETROIT — Despite the surge in COVID-19 cases, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is expecting a busy holiday season. The airport is expecting 3.5 million travelers, more than double the number of passengers from last year, but approximately 15 percent less than in 2019. “We’re cautiously optimistic about the...More than 10 percent of Michigan children ages 5-11 have received their first vaccine dose
November 23rd, 20210 LANSING — The state reported this week that as of last Friday, more than 87,000 (10.5 percent) of Michigan children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging parents and caregivers to get their children vaccinated before the...Dearborn High School alumnus nominated to win Burlsworth Trophy, hopes to inspire others
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn High School alumnus Hassan Beydoun was nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy for a third year in a row; and while not selected, said he hopes his story can inspire others. Beydoun graduated from Dearborn High in 2017 before going on to study psychology at Eastern Michigan University. He is now in his junior...ACC hosts “Giving Thanks Celebration” to provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need
November 20th, 20210 DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is getting into the spirit of giving by giving away Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. The nonprofit human service organization that serves southeast Michigan is hosting its “Giving Thanks Celebration” on Tuesday, Nov. 23. It will be a first come, first served basis...Downtown Dearborn merchants and eateries to offer prizes to customers who shop local
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — In an effort to take advantage of Small Business Saturday, Downtown Dearborn’s unique businesses are kicking off the holiday season. Starting Saturday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 5, more than 30 businesses will offer in-store deals and for every participating business check-in, shoppers have a chance to win prizes...Residents invited to join citizens committee for Dearborn Public Schools
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is looking for citizens interested in providing input on infrastructure needs and future facility planning. The citizen’s committee, to be called the Vision for Infrastructure and Planning (VIP) Committee, will meet once a week for five weeks in January and February, with a sixth date reserved,...Hassan Beydoun appointed to Crestwood School Board
November 20th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hassan Beydoun, the football coach and defensive coordinator for Crestwood High School, has been appointed to the Crestwood School Board. Beydoun, the father of three, moved to Dearborn Heights in 2009 and started volunteering as a coach in 2010 when his neighbor, who was also a coach, got him to come help the......
State officials urge getting extra shot, after FDA approves boosters for all adults
November 19th, 20210 DETROIT - Amid a surge in cases, Michigan officials are now urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters, that are now approved for anyone over 18 years of age by the FDA. Daily cases in the state have consistently risen since a drastic reduction last summer, showing an upward cumulative trend. Cases peaked with over 6,500...Henry Ford hospital marks first COVID-19 vaccinations for children
November 19th, 20210 DETROIT — Henry Ford Health System began COVID-19 vaccinations for children Thursday, marking a new milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. For parents like Smitha and Michael Hahn of Bloomfield Hills, the occasion was one of excitement and relief. Their children Jack, 7, and Sonya, 5, were the first to receive the first dose of the...NAABA Michigan Chapter hosts first annual Khalta
November 19th, 20210 DETROIT — The National Arab American Bar Association (NAABA) Michigan Chapter held its first annual End of the Year Khalta on Nov. 17 at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Detroit. This was the new association’s first event and the organization says it was elated by the turnout. NAABA Michigan formed eight months ago, with the same...Michigan launches program to provide free, at-home COVID-19 tests through schools
November 19th, 20210 LANSING — The state has launched a program to make free at-home COVID-19 tests available to families through schools. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer launched a new pilot program in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) called "MI Backpack Home Tests" to provide free, at-home COVID-19 antigen......
Benson lifts driver’s license suspensions for more than 150,000 residents, cancels infractions for many more
November 18th, 20210 LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has lifted suspensions on more than 150,000 driver’s licenses and canceled infractions for more than 350,000 residents. The department lifted the suspensions of 12,000 Michiganders in October. Residents who are now eligible for a driver’s license may still need to pay a...Dearborn trash collection delayed for Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 25
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is reminding residents that trash, recycling and curbside waste pickup will be interrupted due to Thanksgiving and that most city buildings will be closed for the Thursday, Nov. 25 holiday. Trash, recycling and curbside waste collection will be delayed by one day for the Thursday and Friday trash......
D7 goes to virtual learning amid COVID-19 outbreak
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — An announcement was made at the Nov. 17 school board meeting that the D7 School District will return to virtual learning temporarily. A letter posted on the district’s Facebook page from Interim Superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Cyr cited recent upticks in COVID-19 cases as the reason. “Due to the increase and...City Council awards waste bid to Priority Waste, expected to give GFL 90-day notice
November 18th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After months of complaints by residents regarding the service received by GFL, the city council has decided on a new trash hauler. Green For Life Environment (GFL), a Southfield based company, was first awarded in 2016, despite being more expensive than other bids. Shortly after the June floods that resulted......