Local school districts respond to Oxford tragedy, confirm they also have ALICE training
December 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — In response to the Nov. 30 Oxford school shooting that left four students dead, local school leaders are addressing concerns of parents in their districts. Dearborn, D7 and Crestwood public school districts all confirmed that they have ALICE training. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform,...
Students arrested in Southfield, Sterling Heights for weapons and threats following the Oxford School shooting, more than 60 schools close statewide due to threats
December 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — In the days following the Nov. 30 Oxford School shootings that killed four students, schools statewide went into a panic over “copycat” threats. On Dec. 1 at approximately 12:30 p.m., a 17-year-old Southfield Regional Academic student was arrested after police found him carrying a pistol in his coat pocket during...
Samer “Sam” Jaafar joins ACC Board of Directors
December 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN — Samer “Sam” Jaafar has been appointed to the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) Board of Directors. As Wayne County deputy director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Jaafar has dedicated his entire life to public service. Jaafar served with the Detroit Police Department from 1993 until 2011 as...
Hamtramck needs funding assistance to remove antiquated lead service lines
December 1st, 20210 By Kathy Angerer Hamtramck is a very unique community. The 2020 Census revealed that our population is among the fastest-growing in Michigan. We are the most diverse city in Michigan, with a wide range of cultures from all around the world represented among our people. 41.4 percent of our population was born outside the United States;...
Omicron variant cases confirmed in U.S., health officials on alert
December 1st, 20210 - Briana Gasorski contributed to this report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday that the first case of the newly emerging Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S. A second case was announced in Minnesota on Thursday, after which two more states, New York and Colorado, reported...
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s Dearborn office broken into, vandalized
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — On Monday, Nov. 29, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Dearborn police officers responded to a breaking and entering on the 19000 block of Outer Drive. The location of the crime was the Dearborn office of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), located at 19855 W. Outer Drive. The office will remain closed for the foreseeable...
Four dead, 7 injured in Oxford High School shooting, 15-year-old being charged as an adult
November 30th, 20210 OXFORD — Police said four students were killed and seven others injured during a shooting incident at Oxford High School on Tuesday, Nov. 30. With another school shooting also happening on Nov. 30 in Tennessee, these two incidents combined mark 29 school shootings nationwide this year and 21 of those incidents have occurred since...
Hamtramck Public Schools to provide COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics, including boosters
November 30th, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS) is providing families with the resources they need to make informed decisions about their health as the state undergoes yet another surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The district says safety practices like washing hands, social distancing and wearing masks are simple and...
Tlaib, Dingell and colleagues introduce Lebanon TPS Act
November 30th, 20210 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit), Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have introduced the Lebanon TPS Act of 2021. The proposed legislation seeks to grant Lebanese nationals...
Arab American organization honors businesswoman of the year
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Arab American Women’s Business Council (AAWBC) is announcing Lola Elzein as the Arab American Businesswoman of the Year. During its 14th annual event on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m., the AAWBC will also feature Yumna Jawad as the keynote speaker and will distribute several scholarships to young Arab American...
Dearborn Heights adds Divdat Network kiosks, mobile app and web payment options for water and tax bills
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As a means of making paying water and tax bills easier, the city of Dearborn Heights has now added Divdat Network kiosks throughout the city. Residents will be able to pay their tax and water bills via cash, check or credit card and check their account balances at these kiosks, via online or the mobile app at a...
Dearborn police collecting donations for Toys for Tots
November 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the holiday season in full swing, the Dearborn Police Department is accepting donations for Toys for Tots. On Monday, Dec. 6 from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. police officers will be standing in front of the Police Department, accepting unwrapped new toys on behalf of the campaign. The Police Department lobby will also be...
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......
