October 8th, 20210DEARBORN — Members of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) have voted on their endorsements for the 2021 general elections.
AAPAC is the oldest Arab American political organization, established in 1998 and formed by a group of Arab Americans who set out to organize and encourage the political activities of the Arab...
October 6th, 20210DEARBORN — A local favorite for more than 80 years, Miller’s Bar in Dearborn is up for sale as the owners look to retire.
Miller’s Bar is known for being very old-school by having a cash only, no menu, pay by the honor system facility located at 23700 Michigan Ave.
The bar is listed for sale on Loopnet.com for $4 million and...
October 4th, 20210WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud made history on Tuesday as the first Arab American Muslim woman to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. She argued on behalf of the state in the case Brown v. Davenport.
The case was one of the first the Supreme Court heard in its October term, now that the justices have...
October 2nd, 20210DETROIT — The Detroit Branch of the NAACP will honor outgoing ACCESS president and CEO Hassan Jaber with a lifetime achievement award this Sunday, Oct. 3 at the TCF Center in Detroit.
The local branch of one of the country’s largest historic civil rights organizations announced that Jaber was named the James Weldon Johnson...
October 2nd, 20210DEARBORN — Michael Kuentz, a freelance photographer for the city of Dearborn, is campaigning to be one of nine mebers elected to the Charter Revision Commission.
Kuentz, a resident for more than 20 years, is a photographer and video producer, freelancing for the city and the Press & Guide and producing videos for the...
October 2nd, 20210The state’s citizen-led redistricting effort is approaching some crucial deadlines and draft maps have been released for public consideration that show how the process could potentially rework the state’s political maps.
Michigan voters approved the creation of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) in...
October 1st, 20211DEARBORN — The deadline for survivors of the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA to get flood relief has been extended to Friday, Nov. 12. The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb and Oakland counties.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents of those...
September 29th, 20211DEARBORN — As the election nears, State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) has secured several more endorsements for his campaign to become the city's next mayor.
Hammoud's former competitors in the primary election, Tom Tafelski, Jim Parrelly and Council President Susan Dabaja, all have announced their support for him.
“Tom...
September 29th, 20210DEARBORN — After closing their doors in February due to COVID-19, the new owners of Andiamo are holding an auction.
The restaurant had been a staple of the community for more than 17 years before closing, citing a nearly $3 million loss during the frequent statewide shut downs.
The property was purchased for $2.6 million and the...
September 28th, 20210DEARBORN — Craft beer enthusiasts, Halloween lovers, and supporters of Dearborn history are invited to the eighth annual Beer Festival.
The Halloween-themed event hosted by the Dearborn Historical Museum will take place in the parking lot of the historic Commandant’s Quarters at 21950 Michigan Ave. on Friday Oct. 8 from 6 p.m....
September 27th, 20210— This article was written with generous support from the Education Writers Association's Reporting Fellows program
There is little doubt that the Arab American community in Metro Detroit has made great headway in gaining political and economic security as it grows and evolves. Much of this momentum can be attributed to a culture...
September 27th, 20210DEARBORN — Despite retiring from the city of Dearborn as the treasurer and finance director after 26 years of service, Jim O’Connor still wants to serve the city in other ways.
O’Connor is one of 22 candidates running for nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission.
He grew up in Dearborn and went on to graduate from Edsel...
September 27th, 20210DEARBORN — Mansour Sharha, who is currently serving as a Library Commissioner, is campaigning to earn one of nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission.
Sharha, a husband and father of four, has lived in Dearborn for more than 17 years with his family and is an activist, leader and mentor to young professional groups, including...
September 22nd, 20210LANSING — The budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives for historic investments in the economy, child care and infrastructure includes $70 million to rebuild the Miller-Rotunda Bridge and Miller Road.
State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), who is also a mayoral candidate, said this announcement is a...
September 22nd, 20210DEARBORN — At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, a male suspect forced his way into an occupied residence in the 14000 block of Lanson Street.
After assaulting the resident, the suspect fled the scene.
Dearborn police located a person of interest nearby and that person is in custody.
The preliminary investigation reveals...
September 21st, 20210DEARBORN — City Clerk George Darany is now accepting applications for election inspectors to help work the Nov. 2 municipal general election.
Applicants for the position must be registered voters in the state of Michigan, but students who are 16 or 17-years-old may also serve as election inspectors.
“Election inspectors are...
September 20th, 20210DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn announced on Monday it will continue curbside bulk pickup of flood-damaged material through Thursday, Sept. 30 with no assessed fee, as an additional service to residents.
The Dearborn City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to continue curbside bulk pickup through Sept. 30 in order...
September 16th, 20210DEARBORN — The tragic kidnapping, torture and murder in Yemen of Abdulmalek Alsanabani, a Yemeni student who resided in California, sparked outrage and protests in the U.S. and Yemen this week.
Alsanabani was a 25-year-old living in Fresno, California and had decided to take an often dangerous journey across the south of Yemen to...
September 16th, 20210DEARBORN — Students at 10 selected Dearborn Public Schools will be able to participate in a “Walk and Roll to School” contest.
The contest will allow many elementary and middle school students to participate in a competition to earn a chance to win prizes by walking or riding their bikes to classes under a contest encouraging...
September 14th, 20210DEARBORN — The former Dearborn Hyatt Regency Hotel is to be sold to a New York-based company that is looking to transform the property.
The hotel has been closed since December 2018.
An attorney for the unidentified buyer, Amir Makled of the Dearborn-based Hall Makled, said that the company plans to transform the 773 room hotel...
September 14th, 20210DEARBORN — Mark Dawdy, a lifelong resident of Dearborn and a Fordson High School alumni, has announced his candidacy for the Charter Revision Commission.
Dawdy has been married to his wife, Diane, for 32 years and has two children through adoption.
After graduating from Fordson, Dawdy went on to Henry Ford College before...
September 11th, 20210DEARBORN — Hussein Hachem, the founder and CEO of Educare Student Services and the What’s Up Media Network, is vying for a seat on the Charter Revision Commission.
Voters approved the creation of the Charter Revision Commission during the Aug. 3 primary and now have to pick nine members in the Nov. 2 general election.
Hachem,...
September 11th, 20210DEARBORN — Cheryl Hawkins, a resident for more than 35 years and a mother of two, is looking to earn a seat on the Charter Revision Commission.
With bachelor's and master’s degrees in occupational therapy and a PhD in education, Hawkins considers herself a life-long learner.
Hawkins recently retired from Schoolcraft College...
September 8th, 20210DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is hosting a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, outside of the Dearborn Police Station at 16099 Michigan Ave.
The commemoration will be led by the Dearborn Police Department and Chief Ronald...
September 8th, 20210DEARBORN — As Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens, some lawmakers are seeking protection against removal for the Lebanese nationals in the U.S.
Last month, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) spoke to The Arab American News about a letter they were circulating among colleagues in the House to urge...
September 8th, 20210WAYNE COUNTY – The deadline for survivors of the June 25–26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 13, the agency announced Wednesday.
The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. The original deadline was Sept....
September 4th, 20212DEARBORN — With voters approving the development of a Charter Revision Commission, community activist Hassan Abdallah wants to give back to the city that has always been home.
Abdallah’s father immigrated to Dearborn from Lebanon in the 1950’s in pursuit of the American dream and Abdallah is one of 11 children.
Being a...
September 4th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The New York sensation, The Halal Guys, has found a home in Dearborn Heights, becoming the first location to open in Michigan.
The Halal Guys began as a hot dog cart in New York City in 1990, founded by three Egyptians.
As many of their customers were Muslim taxi drivers, the customers had told the founders...
