April 30th, 20220ANN ARBOR — To cap off Arab American Heritage Month, The Arab American News is highlighting the important work the Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease (MCCFAD) at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan continues to do in the community.
The center, led by Arab American researchers...
March 25th, 20220SOUTHFIELD — After decades as a household fixture in local news media, FOX 2 Detroit anchor Huel Perkins, along with his longtime co-host, Monica Gayle, will be retiring from the station this Friday.
News of the retirement came from the anchors themselves last month, in an emotional and heartfelt announcement that provoked local...
September 28th, 20210DETROIT — A federal judge has tossed out the case against a Metro Detroit area doctor facing charges for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Dr. Jumana Nagarwala was the first person in the nation to face charges for FGM.
FGM is described in many ways, including as a partial or total removal of the clitoris for nonmedical...
August 4th, 20210Lebanese, at home and around the world, commemorated one of the most tragic incidents in the county’s recent history on Wednesday, Aug 4.
A year since a powerful explosion at Beirut’s port ripped through its bustling downtown, causing widespread destruction, deaths and injuries, Lebanese are still left without concrete answers...
June 2nd, 20210LANSING — Contributions made by the state’s immigrant community were given a nod with a proclamation by Governor Whitmer, declaring June 2021 Immigrant Heritage Month.
The state has joined a nationwide effort to collectively celebrate the history, culture and powerful influence immigrants have in shaping their communities and...
May 15th, 20210On Sunday, March 16 at 1 p.m., we will be gathering outdoors at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn for an important event, "the March for Jerusalem." This event will be sponsored by New Generation for Palestine, The Arab American News, Students for Justice at Wayne State University and many other...
April 15th, 20210One of the state’s biggest hospital networks is warning Michiganders that hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels. Health care workers are now pleading for Michiganders to personally take immediate steps to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Michigan’s COVID-19 surge is the worst in the country, with even...
April 5th, 20210DETROIT - A no-cost skills training program is now open to Metro Detroiters that are considering a career in advanced manufacturing, and companies looking to to provide valuable skills training to employees.
Previously available to returning military vets, the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is now seeking...
March 16th, 20210MICHIGAN — Within 24 hours of opening registrations for Michiganders to get in line for COVID-19 vaccine appointment at upcoming Ford Field mass vaccination clinics, Meijer has registered more than 35,000 people.
Registrations opened at 4 p.m. Monday, March 15. The company immediately saw an extremely high volume of people register...
December 24th, 20200DEARBORN — A new research project seeks to better understand how social and behavioral aspects of everyday life affect the health and wellness of those aged 65 and older in Metro Detroit.
A special component of this research, led by University of Michigan professor Dr. Kristine Ajrouch, will study the social components of health...
December 10th, 20200DETROIT — Great Lakes Hotel Supply and the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association have set up a fundraiser to help Metro Detroit’s restaurant industry.
The fundraiser with a goal of $500,000 was launched by Marc Israel, owner of Great Lakes Hotel Supply, in partnership with the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association.
The...
May 19th, 20200DEARBORN — For those in need of food during this economically trying time, the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) will be holding a COVID-19 food drive on Wednesday, May 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., in which food baskets will be distributed to families.
This "Pandemic Assistance Program" will be launched at the Muslim American...
February 13th, 20200DEARBORN — Ahmad Berry, a well known Arab American media pioneer and beloved community member passed away at the age of 75 at a hospital in Dearborn on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Berry was best known for running cable television programming geared towards Arab Americans in Dearborn through his weekly broadcast Arabic Time Television, which...
January 22nd, 20200DETROIT — A new app brings snow clearing services to customers' doors, much like the highly popular ride-share and food delivery apps like Uber, Lyft and Postmates.
Quikplow lets customers in southeast Michigan sign up for snow plowing services by using a customer’s location to connect with on-demand plow drivers in the area. The...
January 17th, 20200DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (MCCFAD) is a newly formed Resource Center for Minority Aging (RCMAR), housed at the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institute on Aging.
The center partners with Michigan State University, Wayne State University and Eastern...
December 8th, 20180SUMPTER TOWNSHIP — A mother was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for the abuse, torture and murder of her 4-year-old daughter.
Candice Diaz, 25, was sentenced for the murder of Gabby Barrett. Diaz’s boyfriend, Brad Fields, 29, was sentenced to life in prison for murder and torture in connection with the girl’s death....
February 16th, 20180DEARBORN — Metro Detroit's Arab American community will be on display this summer with the launch of a new series on PBS called "No Passport Required", hosted by The Food Network's chef Marcus Samuelsson.
The series is slated for six one-hour episodes that follow Samuelsson as he explores communities that reveal the best global...
September 29th, 20170DEARBORN ― Earlier this month, The AANews partnered with GM on a Middle Eastern pastry tour in Metro Detroit― where reporters were given a new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox to drive for two days.
The Ivory Metallic truck first stopped at Bateel, well-known for its gourmet dates and chocolates, found in many destinations and airports from...
July 21st, 20170DEARBORN — Although voters and candidates in Dearborn are preparing for the Aug. 8 primary election, not all communities in Metro Detroit have primaries. These are the communities in Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne and Macomb Counties that will:
In Oakland County, candidates in Pontiac are running for mayor and for council positions in...
April 30th, 20170DETROIT — Turns out Metro Detroit loves the rejuvenated Belle Isle. After decades of city neglect and budget drama, the jewel of a park is shining again.
About 320,000 daffodils have been planted this spring, with a goal of having one daffodil for every one of Detroit's residents.
And that kind of attention to detail is bringing...
