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Number of Americans paying student loans soars
BOSTON — The rising cost of higher education is dogging Americans into retirement, with people aged 65 and older still carrying some $18.2 billion in unpaid student loans, according to a federal report released on Wednesday.While the Government Accountability Office report noted that relatively few U.S. households headed by...Voices of sectarianism should be silenced
The Arab World is facing serious threats of further fragmentation. Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, as we know them, might no longer exist as unified states. The "Islamic State" is gaining a greater foothold in the Levant and enforcing a criminal order of literally slaughtering its foes. Meanwhile, Israel continues to "appropriate" (read: steal)...Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Haider al-Abadi
BAGHDAD — Iraq's parliament approved a new government headed by Haider al-Abadi as prime minister on Monday night, in a bid to rescue Iraq from collapse, with sectarianism and Arab-Kurdish tensions on the rise.Abadi, a Shi'a Islamist, included members of Iraq's Shi'ite majority and its Kurdish and Sunni minorities in his cabinet as he...
Agreement established to create water authority
September 12th, 20140 Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano gathered Tuesday to announce the new tri-county water authority.DETROIT — A historic deal has been reached among Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County Executives...Cuba sends six tons of medical supplies to Gaza
GAZA — Cuba has sent six tons of drugs and medical supplies to Gaza, devastated by Israel's seven-week military campaign that killed more than 2,100 people, official media reported Thursday.The government-run Cubadebate website said the humanitarian shipment was delivered by officials at Cuba's embassy in Cairo to the Palestinian...On the 13th anniversary of 9/11, we are less safe
On Sept. 11, 2001, more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives when terrorists struck the United States. On the eve of Sept. 11, 2014, 13 years and two wars later, the president addressed the nation about combating yet another growing terrorist threat, one already targeting our citizens abroad and planning to...
Dearborn outlaws outdoor sports on residential properties after 10:00 p.m.
September 11th, 20140 DEARBORN - The city has made an amendment to it's Nuisance Code to outlaw outdoor recreational activities such as basketball, soccer and football on residential properties between the late evening and early morning.The code added to the ordinance states "Recreational activities in residential areas. Noise generated by outdoor...
Carter talks women’s rights at Muslim convention of Detroit
September 5th, 20140 Jimmy Carter standing among ISNA leaders at Cobo Hall in Detroit on Saturday August, 30th.DETROIT — In his speech at the 51st Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) at Cobo Hall on Saturday, Aug. 30, Former President Jimmy Carter focused on women's rights and reasserted his support for an independent...
125 trash trucks sweep through Dearborn’s neighborhoods, remove flood damaged items
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — A much needed trash sweep on Saturday, August 30 dramatically reduced the amount of flood damaged items that had been stacked on curbsides and front lawns, following a heavy rainstorm that flooded thousands of basements last month. The city had alerted residents two days prior to the sweep, informing them to place all...
IS terrorism leading to more hate crimes against Muslim Americans
September 5th, 20140 Linda Sarsour, the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York was attacked this week by a man who shouted, "you are cutting people’s heads off, sharmoota, I’m going to cut off your head and see how you will feel, you Arab b….,”’DETROIT — Linda Sarsour, the executive director of the Arab American...
Dearborn Heights Police Department hires first Arab officer, looks to diversify force
September 5th, 20140 Mohamad Bazzy at a swearing in ceremony with Dearborn Heights Police Chief Lee Gavin.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Police Department has hired its first Arab-Muslim American officer as part of its attempt to diversify the police force. Last week, 27-year-old Mohamad Bazzy was sworn in with five other new police hires by...
New judge sets trial date for Rasmea Odeh trial
September 5th, 20140 Rasmea Odeh supporters demonstrate in front of the federal courthouse in Detroit on Sept. 2.DETROIT — A new trial date was set for Palestinian activist Rasmea Odeh, who is accused of lying on her citizenship application in 2004 about a conviction in an Israeli military prison decades ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Odeh's supporters...
Dearborn’s city hall relocating to new bulding beginning Sept. 22
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — As of Monday, Sept. 22, the Mayor’s Office, City Council, City Clerk and many administrative departments will be conducting business about two miles west of the current City Hall.The new offices will be in a building now known as the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC), at 16901 Michigan Ave. It is on the...
Divorce stigma can prevent women from leaving abusive relationships
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — The stigma of divorce in many conservative communities often prevents women from leaving abusive and troubled relationships. In the Chaldean and Arab communities, divorce is often frowned upon and some women feel their reputations could be tainted as a result of getting one. One Iraqi Christian woman has been in...Renisha McBride killer sentenced to 15-30 years
DETROIT — On Wednesday, Dearborn Heights resident Theodore Wafer was sentenced to 15-30 years in prison for the shooting death of 19-year-old Renisha McBride. “One life is lost and another is ruined,” Hathaway said.In court, Wafer said he would carry the guilt and sorrow forever. A minimum 17-year prison sentence was......
“The Now Detroit” to premiere on WXYZ-TV
September 5th, 20140 DETROIT — WXYZ-TV is redefining afternoon news with the launch of “The Now Detroit” at 4 p.m., beginning Monday, Sept. 8. The show will be hosted by 7 Action News anchors Glenda Lewis and Brad Galli, with 7 Action News reporter Andy Choi and 7 Action News digital reporter Meghan Brennan. The hour-long show will focus...
Iraqi Americans meet with Vice President Biden on Labor Day
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — Vice President Biden met with a few local Iraqi American community leaders while giving a speech at the annual labor day parade in Detroit. Iraqi Christians shared their concerns with Biden about the plight of religious minorities in Iraq. Ismat Karmo, president of the Chaldean Assyrians Syriac Counsel of America, was...
American Moslem Society brings understanding of Islam at Arts, Beats Eats Festival
September 5th, 20140 ROYAL OAK — The American Moslem Society of Dearborn had a booth at this year's annual Arts, Beats and Eats festival in Royal Oak. Its members distributed bags with pamphlets featuring information about Islam, a translated version of the Qur'an and a book entitled, "A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam."Some of the...
Court dismisses Dearborn Arab Festival lawsuit
September 5th, 20140 DETROIT — On Wednesday, Aug. 27 an appeals court dismissed a lawsuit that alleged the First Amendment rights of Americans were violated at the Dearborn Arab International Festival.The court ruled police did not violate First Amendment rights when they threatened to ticket members of a group called Bible Believers at the festival in......
Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church accepting donations for church rummage sale
DEARBORN — Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church is accepting donations for its bi-annual rummage sale to be held in October. The church is located at 24110 Cherry Hill, at the northwest intersection with Telegraph Road in Dearborn.Among the donations requested are clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares, linens, sports equipment,...
Detroit Police chief to meet with gas station owners Sept. 10
September 5th, 20140 DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Sept. 10 a meeting will be held at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn beginning at 6 p.m. with Detroit Police Chief James Craig. Officials from the city of Detroit will also be in attendance to discuss issues regarding the Lighthouse Project, neighborhood policing and licensing. In 2012, with......
Dearborn bus tour showcases artwork
DEARBORN — The art world meets the outside world, with paintings and sculptures on display around Dearborn. The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Midwest Sculpture Initiative currently have a combined 22 pieces of art throughout the city. These replica paintings are on display until October, while the sculptures will be...Three charged with French street artist murder
Bilal Berreni.DETROIT — Three Detroit men were charged with the murder of a French street artist on Wednesday Sept. 3. Bilal Berreni, 23, was killed in July of last year on the city's east side. He was identified through his fingerprints months after his death. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy issued a press release......
