June 12th, 20260HAMTRAMCK — In a surprise move that exposed deep divisions within the city leadership, the City Council voted on Tuesday, June 9, to terminate City Manager Adel Aladlani just a few months after his appointment, following a contentious and disorderly meeting marked by procedural disputes, shouting matches and accusations of violations...
June 12th, 20260DETROIT — With polling showing a tightening race among the three leading Democratic candidates for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed scored a major political victory this week after securing the endorsement of the powerful United Auto Workers (UAW) union.
The union announced that its endorsement of...
June 5th, 20260MACKINAC ISLAND — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced plans to create a new state department dedicated to arts, culture, tourism and sports if she is elected governor in November.
Benson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the Aug. 4 primary election, said the proposed department would help drive...
June 5th, 20260DETROIT — A lawsuit seeking to block a proposed property tax millage for public transportation in Wayne County suffered a major setback last week after a Wayne County Circuit Court judge refused to remove the measure from the ballot for the Aug. 4 election.
The ruling by Judge Kathleen McCarthy dealt a blow to the efforts of a citizen...
May 29th, 20260MACKINAC ISLAND — Gov. Whitmer has ruled out a run for president in 2028, seeking to put to rest years of speculation that she could become a leading contender for the Democratic nomination once her second term as governor concludes.
Speaking during an interview with Fox 2 Detroit on the sidelines of the annual Mackinac Policy...
May 22nd, 20260DETROIT — In a surprise move that significantly reshapes Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial race, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that he is ending his independent campaign for governor.
The decision, which came amid mounting questions about the viability of his candidacy, was welcomed by many Democrats who feared...
May 15th, 20260DETROIT — Amid an increasingly fierce Democratic primary battle for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens received more than $5 million in mysterious outside support last week aimed at boosting her standing against her Democratic rivals Abdul El-Sayed and State Senator Mallory McMorrow less than three months...
May 8th, 20260LANSING — Three Democratic officials in Michigan, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, are calling for an independent audit of the results from the Michigan Democratic Party nomination convention held in Detroit on April 19, where thousands of delegates used a mobile phone application to vote on party nominees for various offices in...
May 1st, 20260DETROIT – The race for one of Michigan’s two seats in the United States Senate has emerged as a key battleground in the fight for control of the chamber, which allocates two senators to each state.
In addition to Michigan’s status as a swing state, the decision by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not to seek re-election has opened the...
March 27th, 20260INKSTER — earlier this month Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen joined a growing list of Democratic candidates seeking to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District.
Unlike the previous election cycle in 2024, Tlaib, who is of Palestinian descent, will be required this year to compete in the...
February 27th, 20260Arab American attorney Shereef Akeel does not hide his enthusiasm for adding a new chapter to his distinguished career defending civil rights, the law and the Constitution — this time by running for a seat on the Board of Governors at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Akeel is competing for the Democratic Party nomination at its...
February 27th, 20260DETROIT — Despite varying results, multiple polls suggest that Michigan’s gubernatorial race is shaping up to be an exceptionally close contest between three leading figures: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (Democrat), U.S. Rep. John James (Republican) and independent candidate Mike Duggan.
Although the Democratic and Republican...
February 27th, 20261ROMULUS — During its regular meeting on Monday, the Romulus City Council unanimously issued a formal declaration opposing the opening of a detention center for undocumented immigrants within city limits, as protesters clashed outside City Hall between supporters and opponents.
Although the resolution carries no legal authority to...
February 6th, 20260DETROIT — Adam Hollier, a Democrat and U.S. Army paratrooper, announced he is suspending his campaign for Michigan secretary of state and pivoting to a run for State Senate District 3, a seat that spans Hamtramck, Highland Park and Detroit’s east side.
Hollier, 40, previously served in the State Senate representing the former...
February 6th, 20260DETROIT — The Arab American community in Metro Detroit is mourning the loss of veteran community and political leader Ismael (Ish) Ahmed, who passed away at age 79 after a distinguished career spanning nearly five decades devoted to immigrant rights, social justice and ethnic communities across Michigan.
Funeral services were held...
January 31st, 20260The Arab American community in metro Detroit is mourning the loss of veteran political and community activist Ismael (Ish) Ahmed, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 79, following a lifetime dedicated to immigrant rights, social justice and ethnic communities in Michigan.
Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced later,...
January 30th, 20260BIRMINGHAM — Wealthy businessman Perry Johnson has joined a growing field of Republican candidates seeking Michigan’s governorship, pledging to spend heavily on a campaign centered on eliminating the state income tax, fixing schools and making state government more efficient.
Launching his campaign Monday at a restaurant in downtown...
January 30th, 20260WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, former Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib —whose nomination as U.S. ambassador to Kuwait had encountered broad opposition in the United States Senate in October — officially began a new federal role in Washington, D.C.. He is now serving as senior advisor for strategic partnerships at AmeriCorps, following...
January 30th, 20260LANSING — Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Tuesday that he is suspending his campaign to become Michigan’s next attorney general, citing a lack of momentum following key labor union endorsements.
Totten, a Democrat, made the announcement on social media Tuesday afternoon, saying he no...
January 30th, 20260Governor Whitmer's father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday night, according to a statement from her office.
"My beloved father passed away last night," Whitmer said. "He held a lot of impressive positions in his long life. He led major non-profits, sat on statewide boards and served in the cabinet of one of my predecessors, Governor...
January 23rd, 20260DAVOS — In her fifth international trip within a year, Governor Whitmer participated in events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where the Democratic governor joined “world leaders” to “tell Michigan’s story” on a range of issues including electric vehicles, innovation, workforce skills and...
January 16th, 20260LANSING — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced on Monday that he is withdrawing from this year's gubernatorial race and will instead run for secretary of state.
Gilchrist’s decision comes after he recently concluded that winning the Democratic nomination for governor in the statewide primary scheduled for...
January 16th, 20260DEARBORN — In a large, formal inauguration ceremony held on Saturday, January 10, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud renewed his commitment to continuing the city’s progress, saying Dearborn has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Great Lakes region under his leadership. Hammoud highlighted accomplishments from his...
January 9th, 20260LANSING — With the start of the new year, the state is preparing for a politically charged year, headlined by elections next fall widely expected to be the most expensive in Michigan’s history. That expectation is driven not only by fierce competition for open statewide offices, but also by the elections’ decisive role in shaping...
January 9th, 20260HAMTRAMCK — Amid a tense legal atmosphere and reciprocal court challenges, Adam Alharbi was sworn in on Sunday as the new mayor of Hamtramck, succeeding outgoing Mayor Amer Ghalib.
At the same time, hopes remain alive for his rival, outgoing City Council member Muhith Mahmood, who is awaiting an imminent decision from the Michigan...
December 12th, 20250HAMTRAMCK — In the latest lawsuit brought against the city, suspended City Clerk Rana Faraj has accused city officials of retaliation, defamation, voter intimidation and violating Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act — one month after she was placed on paid administrative leave over alleged “interference” in the November...
December 5th, 20250DETROIT – Although the hand recount in the Hamtramck mayoral race did not deliver the result hoped for by Bangladeshi American candidate Muhith Mahmood, the City Council member remains determined to continue his effort to overturn the outcome. Mahmood is urging the courts to count 37 absentee ballots that Wayne County election...
November 30th, 20251DEARBORN – In response to a campaign of hatred and religious incitement led by a group of anti-Muslim Americans, the city of Dearborn held an expanded press conference on Friday, November 21, with the notable participation of Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib and...
