December 18th, 20211Dearborn's City Council president-elect is speaking out against the efforts of the outgoing administration to illegally create a position for one of its political appointees in the new city administration.
Dearborn City Councilman Mike Sareini, who is also Council president-elect, stopped by The Arab American News offices to chat with...
October 29th, 20210DEARBORN — As Election Day looms, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) hosted a pre-election reception at Byblo's Banquet hall in Dearborn.
While the event was not as large as typically would be due to COVID, elected officials and candidates alike were in attendance.
“This is probably the most critical and...
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...
September 3rd, 20210WESTLAND — Garden City Hospital and the city of Westland have come together to open the Westland Community Health Center.
The Westland Community Health Center is equipped with a state-of-the-art free-standing emergency department, which offers access to care, close to home.
With more than $10 million invested, the center has a...
June 4th, 20210DEARBORN — The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) met in Dearborn Thursday to address redistricting in the state.
More than 150 residents from all over downriver attended the event to provide their input on the redistricting.
In 2018, Michigan voters approved the creation of the MICRC under Proposal...
May 18th, 20210DEARBORN — 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...
May 4th, 20210WAYNE COUNTY — Mike Jaafar has been promoted to undersheriff of Wayne County, making him second in command at the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, under current Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Ray Washington.
Jaafar was previously appointed to chief of operations in 2016, following his previous position as deputy chief. Jaafar...
December 17th, 20200DETROIT — Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has lost his battle with COVID-19. He was 65. Napoleon had been on a ventilator since late November.
"He was a beloved, iconic and respected law enforcement official. He was progressive and he was old school," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. "He was tough and he had a heart of...
October 27th, 20200MICHIGAN — Michigan could be the most important swing state in the country. And the Arab American vote could make the difference.
Though Metro Detroit has its large concentration, Arab Americans have been an integral part of the historic and cultural fabric of the entire country. More so, Arab Americans enjoy a variety of...
August 7th, 20201DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Fresh Supermarket celebrated its grand opening in Dearborn Heights on Aug. 3.
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans said the store’s opening is great not just for the community, but for the entire county.
“This is an important day for Wayne County,” he said. “It’s important to be around so many...
June 26th, 20200GARDEN CITY — On Tuesday, officials from Wayne County and Garden City Hospital gathered at a launch event for the Save-A-Life program. The program offers free drive-through COVID-19 antibody testing and facilitates plasma donations.
The one-of-a-kind program is intended to strengthen and increase the county’s response to COVID-19,...
June 19th, 20200GARDEN CITY — Healthcare workers at Garden City Hospital were thanked and celebrated on Monday for their service during the COVID-19 crisis. Doctors, nurses and other front line staff came together with hospital officials in the celebration.
Those in attendance also took a knee in support of racial equality and nation-wide protests...
February 20th, 20201DEARBORN — Steven M. D'Antuono, special agent in charge of Detroit FBI Field Office, is excited about discovering new cultures, food and lifeways in his new role as the director of the bureau in the diverse state of Michigan.
This was at the heart of a conversation D'Antuono had with the staff at The Arab American News offices on...
February 19th, 20200DEARBORN — Brothers Mohamad and Ali Bydon were guests of honor at a packed dinner celebration on Saturday, Feb. 15, where members of Michigan’s Arab American community gathered to acknowledge recent remarkable medical achievements by two of their own.
Both brothers have made significant achievements in their fields. Mohamad is...
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 10th, 20200DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Faith leaders from across Metro Detroit gathered Thursday in the Islamic House of Wisdom to call for calm in the face of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following a drone attack that killed an Iranian general and a missile attack on an Iraqi air base housing American troops. The Christian and...
October 26th, 20190DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined other officials and community leaders on Thursday, Oct. 24, in Detroit to announce the state’s new Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The state is now accepting applications from eligible Michigan residents to help draw the state’s next political district...
October 9th, 20190GARDEN CITY — Garden City Hospital (GCH) celebrated its fifth anniversary with Prime Healthcare last month with a celebration of achievements in improved patient safety, efficiency, better outcomes and reduced cost.
The improvements and new additions were unveiled at two open house events held at the hospital on September 25 and...
March 29th, 20190It was a great 35th anniversary celebration for The Arab American News last Friday.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the event. We had around 700 friends and guests. We appreciate all of our sponsors and supporters.
Special thanks to Papaya Fruit Market and Midwest Recycling and their respective CEO’s, Khalil...
February 9th, 20181LANSING — On Thursday, Feb. 8, Gov. Snyder announced the appointment of The Arab American News Publisher Osama Siblani to the State Officers Compensation Commission. Snyder named Siblani, of West Bloomfield, along with Phyllis Browne of DeWitt, Gerald Hildenbrand of Plainwell and Dan DeGrow of Burtchville.
The SOCC is a seven-person...
