May 19th, 20200DEARBORN — Many in the state may have heard of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Michiganders voted to create the commission in 2018 to give citizens exclusive power over the drawing of district boundaries for the Michigan Senate and House, and the U.S. Congress, every 10 years.
This means that 13...
May 15th, 20200CANTON — Many were saddened to hear of the passing of beloved business owner Abdelfattah Abdrabbo, who succumbed to COVID-19 on April 27 at the age of 65. Besides running the successful Sunrise Import and Export in Detroit, Abdrabbo was known for his charity work, selflessness and generosity.
Abdrabbo was ill for four weeks with...
May 15th, 20200ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) is organizing a televised celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan on May 24 at 10 a.m., to be aired on the station WMYT, TV 20 Detroit (found on all local cable networks). This event will also be live-streamed on multiple social media platforms.
In accordance...
May 12th, 20200DETROIT — Detroit Democrat and former State Senator Morris Hood III passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with COVID-19, just short of his 55th birthday.
Colleagues and friends grieved the death of the long-time Democratic political figure. Hood represented the Third District encompassing northwest Detroit, Dearborn and...
May 4th, 20200DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools has officially postponed high school graduations scheduled for early June and early college ceremonies set for May.
“As we continue to see encouraging signs that social distancing and other preventative measures ordered by the governor are making a difference in slowing the spread of COVID-19,...
April 30th, 20200Dearborn — Since December of last year, multiple business owners in the city have experienced a rash of break-ins and theft of donation boxes. Jose Cartalla, 33, has been criminally charged with seven of the incidents beginning last December and ending in April.
After an extensive investigation, Dearborn Police Department patrol...
April 30th, 20200DEARBORN — The Rotary Club of Dearborn recently announced a total of more than $60,000 in scholarships awarded to 24 graduating high school seniors in Dearborn.
Scholarships are awarded in four, merit-based categories. Each award category is endowed by or honors a past Dearborn Rotarian who recognized the importance of education...
April 30th, 20200DEARBORN — Ladies looking for a fun night of shopping and an opportunity to support local businesses are invited to Downtown Dearborn’s first-ever, virtual Ladies Night In on Wednesday, May 6, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
This free community event is open to the public and will showcase a variety of shopping, dining
and entertainment...
April 24th, 20200DEARBORN — 17-year-old Aya Alcodray, a student at Dearborn High School, understood that the COVID-19 outbreak had adversely affected many of her fellow students and their families. Many students rely on lunches their schools provide; and while schools continue to provide food during the weekdays, Aya knew something needed to be done...
April 23rd, 20200DEARBORN — To kick off 2020’s first Ramadan weekend, The Arab American News spoke to local Muslim leaders representing some of the most frequented and well-know houses of worship, to find out how they plan to adapt their Ramadan plans in light of the continuing state-imposed COVID-19 related restrictions.
Unsurprisingly, mosques...
April 23rd, 20200DEARBORN — Three community organizations are teaming up to bring the first ever Ramadan holiday lights competition, the Ramadan Lights challenge, to Dearborn. The organizer of the renowned Ramadan Suhoor Festival is joining Halal Metropolis and the Michigan Muslim Community Council to bring some holiday cheer despite restrictions on...
April 21st, 20202DEARBORN — Governor Whitmer announced on Monday further expansion of state-wide testing sites and capabilities. Part of this expansion is a partnership between the state and CVS Health, which will provide rapid, drive-through COVID-19 testing in Dearborn.
According to Whitmer's office, testing will be conducted in the parking lot...
April 18th, 20200DEARBORN — East Dearborn resident Jamie Wise and her family knew about the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients in their area and found a way to help.
Wise and her family are part of a church group called 2/42. While Wise had been sewing cloth face masks, she found...
April 13th, 20202DEARBORN - The Arab American News has learned that an arrest has been made in the possible murder case of Dearborn resident Balkees Sadek.
Hassan Asaad Alwaily, 32, was arrested and arraigned on Saturday, April 11 in the 19th District Court.
However, the charges leveled against Alwaily are for tampering with evidence and lying...
April 13th, 20200DEARBORN - The Arab American News spoke to Dr. Joneigh Khaldun on Monday morning about the state of COVID-19 in Michigan. Khaldun is the chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Many in the state may now be familiar with Khaldun, who joins Governor...
April 6th, 20200DEARBORN — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Henry Ford College of Health and Human Services has provided medical equipment and supplies to area hospitals, including five life-saving ventilators.
For its part, local hospitals and health systems are being stretched to their limits to provide life-saving care to people...
April 6th, 20200DEARBORN – Under Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, residents are reminded that they are prohibited from being able to gather with those who do not live in their household, to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The governor’s executive order states, with some narrow...
April 3rd, 20200DEARBORN — A strange yet familiar scene plays out at grocery stores in Dearborn on most days, one that has been commonplace since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state reached a critical level.
Customers stand in line outside the double door, waiting for an employee in a face mask and gloves to let them in one at a time. At...
April 3rd, 20200Dearborn/Dearborn Heights — Superintendents from Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) and the Crestwood School District responded on Thursday to Governor Whitmer’s latest executive order, which closes all school buildings for the remainder of the school year, but continues distant-learning and other remote services.
DPS Superintendent...
March 31st, 20200DEARBORN — State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit) passed away from a suspected coronavirus infection on Sunday morning at a Detroit hospital. Robinson was beloved and respected by many in the Arab American community in Metro Detroit.
Friends and colleagues called Robinson an advocate ally of working class residents of the Fourth...
March 23rd, 20200DEARBORN — Since the announcement of Monday's executive order by Governor Whitmer, dubbed "Stay Home, Stay Safe", Michigan residents have questioned how much the new rules restrict their travel on the road during the COVID-19 outbreak in their state.
Lets take a look at travel and driving components of the order to clarify what the...
March 21st, 20200DEARBORN — On Saturday afternoon, the state of Michigan once again revealed its latest tallies of coronavirus infections. As of 2 p.m., the state has announced a total of 787 confirmed cases and five total deaths. With the expansion of testing capabilities, health experts are now beginning to understand the scope of the outbreak in...
March 18th, 20200Dearborn — On Wednesday, Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko updated the community on the status of a staff member from Whitmore-Bolles elementary school who earlier tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Here is the entire entry on Maleyko's blog:
"I want to report that the staff member who tested...
March 17th, 20200DEARBORN — Due to increasing concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) will close to the public beginning Wednesday, March 18 until further notice.
Residents will still be able to attend public meetings in-person at the DAC, but are encouraged to be proactive with health guidelines and practice...
March 12th, 20200DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn announced on Thursday that it is taking several precautions to mitigate any spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The city said in a press release that it is taking measures to ensure its residents' safety and as a result, some city services and resources will be unavailable in the short-term. A...
March 12th, 20200DEARBORN – Dearborn’s 2020 curbside yard waste program kicked off on the week of March 9-13 and will last through the week of December 7-11.
Beginning the week of March 9, residents can put yard waste in properly marked containers at the curb on their trash collection day.
Residents are reminded to place the yard waste...
March 11th, 20201DEARBORN - Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) held a press conference at 6 p.m. on Wednesday to announce the closure of an elementary school in the district due to possible exposure to COVID 19. The video can be viewed on The Arab American News’ Facebook page.
A press release by the district says that on the advice of public health...
March 11th, 20200HAMTRAMCK — As of Wednesday evening, election results for the March 10 Michigan presidential primary in key Arab American precincts in Hamtramck, Dearborn and Dearborn Height show Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to be the overwhelming favorite among voters in the community.
While election results in many of these precincts are...
