Aspiring physician becomes first Henry Ford College student to win Goldwater Scholarship
May 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — Henry Ford Early College (HFEC)/Henry Ford College (HFC) student Yasmeen Berry has won three prestigious scholarships that will help with her tuition. Berry, an aspiring doctor, will be going to the University of Michigan this fall. The scholarships include The Barry Goldwater Scholarship, The All-USA Academic Team...
Michigan restores work search requirement for unemployment benefits
May 19th, 20210 LANSING — The state of Michigan is reinstating the work search requirement for people receiving unemployment benefits effective May 30. Residents collecting unemployment will now be required to submit their work search information weekly in order to collect their benefits. All seven of the state’s Republican U.S. House members...
Protests persist in response to Biden visit to Dearborn and Palestine’s call for “Day of Action”
May 18th, 20210 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, more than 3,000 local activists and protesters returned to the streets for three separate rallies and marches throughout the day in response to President Biden’s planned visit to the Ford Motor Company’s electric vehicle plant in the city’s Southend. The protests arose in reaction to Biden expressing...
Arab Americans to protest Biden’s visit to Dearborn on Tuesday
May 17th, 20210 DEARBORN – President Biden is expected to visit the Ford’s new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn on Tuesday, May 18, with a possible reception and speech planned to begin around 1:30 p.m. This visit comes as Biden has repeatedly expressed his unwavering support for Israel, whose government is currently bombarding families in...
“We are seeds”: More than 10,000 local residents protest murderous Israeli campaign against Palestine
May 17th, 20210 DEARBORN — More than 10,000 local residents and activists gathered last weekend in protest of the latest Israeli ethnic cleansing campaigns in occupied territories of Palestine over the weekend. The Israeli government has sanctioned tactics of attacks aimed at the dispossession of residents from their homes, recently targeting the...
More then 200 Palestinians now killed in Gaza, Blinken says he has not seen proof Hamas was in destroyed media tower
May 17th, 20210 PALESTINE — As Israel continued its assault on Gaza, with at least 220 Palestinians killed, including 59 children, and more than 1,300 wounded by Monday tallies, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he had personally not seen evidence for Israel’s claim that Hamas was present at a building used by international media it...
Hamtramck Public Schools to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinic
May 15th, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — Hamtramck Public Schools (HPS) is partnering with Rite Aid to provide vaccinations for individuals 12 and older at the Hamtramck Community Center at 11350 Charest St. this upcoming Thursday. HPS recommends families schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 shot. The clinic is offering the first dose of the Pfizer...
Local school leaders address vaccine questions
May 15th, 20210 DEARBORN/ DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the Pfizer vaccine now being approved for children as young as 12, local school leaders are addressing vaccine concerns. Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn Maleyko said that the district cannot dictate vaccines for students. “We are just advocating for the vaccines in a positive...
Dearborn’s dust pollution ordinance amended to increase enforcement and fines
May 15th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Council voted to amend the “fugitive dust” ordinance in order to increase enforcement and fines for violations. The ordinance was originally adopted last August. “Fugitive dust” refers to visible particulate emissions created through mechanical processes or natural forces and comes from a...
Michigan to lift mask mandate for the fully vaccinated, following CDC guidelines
May 14th, 20210 LANSING — Starting Saturday, Michiganders who are outdoors will no longer need to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. While indoors, fully vaccinated Michiganders will no longer need to wear a mask, except where required by federal, state or local regulations or business guidance. Residents who are...
Vaccinations for Dearborn students available May 20 and 21
May 14th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is adding vaccination dates for students next week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the green light on usage of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the 12-15-years-old age range this week. Michigan's health authority told providers late Wednesday that they can proceed...
CDC says fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear face masks in most settings
May 13th, 20210 WASHINGTON D.C. - The CDC announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask or stay six feet from others in most settings, indoors and outdoors. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walesky said that there are still a handful of instances where people will still need to wear masks including in a health-care setting or in...
City of Dearborn recognizes National Police Week
May 13th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department is recognizing National Police Week by remembering officers lost in the line of duty. In a post on its Facebook page, the department said it is grateful for officers. “Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and Chief Ronald Haddad recognize and remember police officers who have made the...
Michigan to begin vaccinating adolescents 12- to 15-years-old following CDC recommendation
May 12th, 20210 LANSING — Providers in Michigan can now begin vaccinating adolescents to protect them from the COVID-19 vaccine. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Wednesday that providers can begin vaccinating adolescents 12 to 15 years of age, following a vote by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Whitmer says COVID-19 vaccine is “way out” of pandemic
May 12th, 20210 LANSING — While Governor Whitmer is encouraging continued mask use, she said that residents continuing to get vaccinated is the path out of the pandemic. During a Wednesday morning press conference, Whitmer announced that the state has crossed the first benchmark in the “Mi Vacc to Normal” challenge, with 55 percent of......
Saeid Alawathi looking to serve Dearborn as a member of City Council
May 11th, 20210 DEARBORN — As a resident of Dearborn for nearly 40 years, Saeid Alawathi has decided to put his name on the ballot for one of the seven City Council seats up for election. Alawathi is a Yemeni immigrant who grew up in the Southend of the city before graduating from Fordson High School and later completing his associate degree in...
Detroit police chief announces retirement, won’t announce candidacy for governor
May 9th, 20210 DETROIT — Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his retirement on May 10, and while many reports speculated on his candidacy for governor, he has not yet confirmed his interest. Craig, 64, has been chief since being appointed in July 2013 by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. When Craig took over the department, it had been under a......
Dearborn Council candidate Jon Akkari looks to increase services through public safety reform
May 8th, 20211 DEARBORN — Jon Akkari, an attorney born and raised in Dearborn, is vying for a position on the City Council this year. A primary election is set for Aug. 3, with a crowded field of Council and mayoral candidates. Akkari is the son of a Lebanese immigrant father and third-generation Dearbornite mother. His father has been a blue...
Mustapha Hammoud wants to “give back” by running for Dearborn City Council
May 8th, 20211 DEARBORN — Lifelong resident Mustapha Hammoud has entered the race for one of seven City Council seats that are up for election. Having been born and raised in Dearborn, Hammoud attended Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College and the University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in...
Aiyash, freshman lawmakers, introduce COVID response bill package
May 7th, 20210 LANSING — In an effort to address exacerbated conditions faced by Michiganders since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) and four other Detroit first-term House colleagues introduced a five bill package this week. Aiyash joined Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), Helena Scott (D-Highland Park),...
Dearborn Councilman addresses withdrawn special meeting
May 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — A special City Council meeting was scheduled for May 4 and was withdrawn shortly beforehand by Councilman Bob Abraham. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the option of putting some ballot questions before voters in the August primaries. The topics scheduled for discussion were to consider and take action on the......
Mike Jaafar promoted to Wayne County undersheriff, first Arab American to hold position
May 7th, 20210 DETROIT — Dearborn native and Fordson High School alum Mike Jaafar was promoted to undersheriff of Wayne County, making him second in command and the first Arab American to be appointed to this position. In his new role, Jaafar will be overseeing both the jails and law enforcement and will be second in command under Wayne County...
D7 school bond proposal passes
May 7th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On May 4, voters passed the $6.4 million bond proposal in the city’s D7 School District to help school enhancements. The bond is a net zero tax increase to the community members, so the district says that residents will not see an increase in their taxes. The bond will be split up between three large......
Dearborn Public Schools to offer free summer learning programs
May 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools is offering free summer academic and enrichment learning programs that will run from June 23 until August 13. Elementary and middle school students can participate in the programs that will be in-person at their school Monday through Thursday from at least 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and as long as there...
Dearborn Heights man accused of strangling mother to death
May 6th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A man is accused of strangling his mother to death just one month after she asked a judge to release him when he was charged with assaulting her. Aaron Samir Akel, 45, of Dearborn Heights was originally arrested on Nov. 2 and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm and misdemeanor domestic......
