Garden Farm Supermarket opens in Inkster to serve growing Arab, Muslim and other ethnic communities
July 27th, 20250 INKSTER – Near the intersection of three cities experiencing rapid growth in their Arab, Muslim and other ethnic populations, a new supermarket — Garden Farm — has recently opened at 30215 Cherry Hill Road, with the aim to meet the needs of the expanding Arab community in Inkster, Garden City and Westland. While there are no...
Local journalism in crisis: Detroit summit calls for rebuilding community
July 27th, 20250 At the Local News Crisis Summit in Detroit, journalists, media executives, scholars and philanthropists gathered to address the loss of local journalism, along with the democratic foundations it helps sustain. Local journalism is an essential bridge for civic engagement; it is the medium through which communities receive trusted news...
Community leaders demand urgent U.S. action to end starvation in Gaza, condemn Israel’s war crimes
July 27th, 20250 DEARBORN — Community leaders held a press conference on Wednesday demanding urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza — a starving population. At the Henry Ford Centennial Library, local leaders expressed their dissent — and pleas to the federal government to help — over the worsening degrees of starvation the Palestinian...
A comprehensive look at primary elections in Metro Detroit municipalities
July 18th, 20250 DETROIT – As the August 5 primary elections draw near, voters across many Metro Detroit communities have begun casting absentee ballots to narrow down crowded fields of candidates in various local races. Seven cities are holding mayoral primaries to reduce the number of contenders to two finalists who will advance to the November...
Dearborn bans Airbnb-style rentals in residential neighborhoods starting in 2026, citing housing and quality-of-life concerns
July 18th, 20250 DEARBORN – On Tuesday, in a packed chamber, the Dearborn City Council voted unanimously to pass a new ordinance banning short-term home rentals through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo in all residential areas of the city — except for the East and West Downtown districts, which will be subject to special regulations. The ordinance,...
Mo Baydoun launches campaign for Dearborn Heights mayor: “This isn’t just a campaign — it’s personal”
July 18th, 20251 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Council Chairman Mo Baydoun has decided to take his dedication to the city a step further by running for mayor. Baydoun, who has lived almost his entire life in Dearborn Heights, is a proud Crestwood High School alum and earned his master's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University. The...
Federal court paved way for dismissal of lawsuit accusing Hamtramck of anti-LGBTQ bias: Flag restrictions on public property deemed constitutional
July 18th, 20250 DETROIT – In a ruling on Tuesday described by local officials as “historic”, a federal court in Detroit paved the way toward dismissing a lawsuit challenging Hamtramck’s policy prohibiting LGBTQ+ pride flags from being flown on public property — a decision hailed as a “complete victory” by the city’s leadership, which...
Elections 2025: Adam Alharbi runs for mayor to unite Hamtramck through service, reform and vision
July 18th, 20250 Adam Alharbi said that he is driven by a deep commitment to public service and a strong belief in the potential of the city where he was born and raised. Alharbi, who is an engineer and a community activist, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Hamtramck this year. His campaign vision centers on infrastructure development, improved...
Dearborn man charged with human trafficking after death of Brazilian woman in South Lyon
July 11th, 20250 A Dearborn man has been charged in connection with what the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is saying is the human trafficking of a Brazilian woman whose body was discovered in a South Lyon field more than a year ago. Fareed George Hajjar, 57, was arraigned Wednesday morning on one count of prostitution/transporting a person and one...
Survey: Detroit ranked most stressed city in America despite signs of recovery
July 11th, 20250 Despite progress in several areas over the past few years, the "Motor City" has topped the list of the most stressed and psychologically burdened cities in the United States, according to an annual survey conducted by WalletHub, which included 182 of the largest cities across the country. The survey was based on 39 indicators grouped...
Michigan House passes GOP bill to ban artificial additives in school meals by 2028
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – The Republican-majority Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban several artificial food additives and dyes from school meals starting in the summer of 2028. The proposed legislation targets four additives: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and titanium dioxide; along with...
Michigan health officials warn of rising measles and whooping cough cases, urge parents to vaccinate
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – Following a significant rise in measles and whooping cough cases among children in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a statement on Wednesday urging parents to vaccinate their children according to the recommended immunization schedule to prevent further outbreaks. Ryan Malosh,...
10 drown in Michigan holiday tragedy, including Arab American toddler from Dearborn
July 11th, 20250 The July Fourth holiday weekend in the Great Lakes State was marked by a series of tragic drowning incidents that claimed the lives of 10 individuals whose bodies were recovered from lakes and private pools across the state. Among the victims was an Arab American child from Dearborn who drowned in Lake St. Clair in Macomb County. In two...
Dearborn honors former Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, names senior housing facility after her
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN – On Thursday, in a heartfelt gesture reflecting deep appreciation for the first Arab American and Muslim elected to the Dearborn City Council, the city officially renamed one of its public buildings after former City Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini, during a ceremony attended by local officials and community leaders in the city...
Dearborn Police Department enforces zero-tolerance fireworks policy over July 4 holiday, arrests 48 and issues 310 citations
July 11th, 20250 DEARBORN — To mark the U.S. Independence Day, Dearborn Police carried out a large-scale enforcement campaign over three days to uphold fireworks regulations and ensure safety and peace across city neighborhoods. The Dearborn Police Department reported that the initiative led to the arrest of 48 individuals and the issuance of 310......
Hamtramck ends use of parking meters to boost business activity
July 6th, 20250 HAMTRAMCK – In response to years of complaints from drivers and business owners along Joseph Campau Street, the city of Hamtramck officially ended the use of parking meters at the beginning of July. The move aims to provide free parking along the city’s primary commercial corridor to attract more shoppers and stimulate economic...
Local Arab American leaders weigh in on Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win
July 6th, 20250 Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary election has sparked online discourse and a wave of support from Arab and Muslim Americans. In defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mamdani has become the first Muslim American to secure a major party nomination in the city's history. He secured 56 percent of the vote,......
Abdul El-Sayed raises funds and hopes in Dearborn for 2026 U.S. Senate run in Michigan
July 5th, 20250 Arab and Muslim Americans move from the margins to the heart of political power DEARBORN — The sweeping victory of Muslim American candidate Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary reverberated with excitement and optimism at a fundraising event held Monday evening in Dearborn to support Abdul El-Sayed’s...
Animal Control removes 20+ dogs from a home
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Ordinance and Animal Control Department recently removed approximately 20 dogs from a home on Fleming Street. On Wednesday, July 2, the department executed a search warrant following a police matter involving the killing of a dog which had resulted in a case of animal cruelty/killing/torturing...
Rachel LaPointe vying for a Dearborn Heights City Council seat
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Rachel LaPointe is hoping to earn a seat on the Dearborn Heights City Council. The proud mother of four is a third generation resident in the south end and a passionate advocate for the city. With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Detroit Mercy, LaPointe has worked as a communications...
Dearborn Heights Councilman Hassan Ahmad seeks re-election
July 4th, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having been first elected in 2020, Councilman Hassan Ahmad is hoping to retain his seat on the City Council. The proud husband and father of three children has been a resident for nearly 20 years. “This city has become more than just a place I live in,” he said. “It’s home.” Ahmad has an......
Business owner Hussein Anani puts his name in Dearborn Heights mayoral race
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Resident and small business owner Hussein Anani has decided to run for mayor. With experience leading teams, managing budgets and delivering results, Anani said he has a commitment to practical leadership. “I understand how a failure of leadership can hurt real people’s lives,” he said. “Flooded...
Denise Malinowski-Maxwell makes second bid for mayor: Dearborn Heights is the place I call home
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Councilwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell is vying for the mayoral seat for a second time. Malinowski-Maxwell served as City Council chairwoman from 2018 until the late Mayor Daniel Paletko’s death in December 2020, when she became mayor pro-tem until the appointment of Bill Bazzi in early 2021. She went on to run......
Lisa Hicks-Clayton seeking re-election as treasurer
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having served on the City Council for nine years before becoming treasurer in 2020, Lisa Hicks-Clayton is looking to retain her position. Hicks-Clayton is a 20 year resident of the city and sponsored a vicious dog ordinance and tethering ban during her time on the Council as well as co-writing an ordinance...
Mahdi Baydoun vying for Treasurer seat
July 2nd, 20250 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As the Deputy Comptroller and a resident of more than 25 years, Mahdi Baydoun is running for treasurer. Baydoun is the son of Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun, a prominent figure in the community. “I follow in my father’s footsteps of community service and working for the greater good,” he said. “I pride......
