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Detroit home of top three most dangerous neighborhoods in nation
DETROIT — Neighborhood Scout, a company that analyzes and compiles data for real estate purposes and corporations, recently released a list of the 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the U.S., and four of Detroit's neighborhoods land in the top ten, with three occupying the top three spots, as the most dangerous neighborhoods in the...Dearborn Heights Police Department now providing halal food to detained Muslims
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local civil rights groups have welcomed the Dearborn Heights Police Department's recent decision to provide halal food to Muslims who are detained in their custody. In recent months, members of the Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan has held meetings with the Dearborn Heights mayor and...U.S. Education Secretary visits Detroit schools
DETROIT — During a visit to Detroit schools this past Monday with Governor Rick Snyder, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was questioned, along with the Governor, about the Education Achievement Authority (EAA). U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan (L) and Governor Rick Snyder read to preschoolers at Thirkell Elementary School...Wayne State Board of Governors in search of next president
DETROIT — The Wayne State Board of Governors recently announced that they intend to make a decision by the end of May on who will be the University's next president, according to the Detroit Free Press.A search committee, comprised of faculty, staff, board members and community members has been meeting for several months to evaluate...Lindbergh Elementary youth program open to all district residents
Dearborn parents have until June 15 to enroll their child in a new and exciting program. Starting in the fall of 2013, the program is designed for students who are age-eligible for kindergarten, but require additional time to develop their emotional, social, physical, or cognitive academic skills. The program, known as Young Fives,...Dearborn Heights man charged with bankruptcy fraud, money laundering
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — This week, a Dearborn Heights man pleaded guilty to three counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of money laundering, admitting that he did not disclose to the court that he owned luxury cars and jewelry, and that he had cash on hand, when he claimed bankruptcy.Adnan Hassan Tageddine, 42, was charged following a...HFCC announces financial aid priority deadline for fall 2013
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College has announced the financial aid priority deadline for fall 2013, which is June 6, 2013 for students submitting the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and June 27 for all other requested documentation. To meet the Financial Aid Priority Deadline, a student must...Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services seeks Arab American participation on board of directors
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS) is seeking nominations for its 2014 board of directors and other committees. Over the years, the organization has resettled and assisted countless Arab immigrants and refugees, and continues to work tirelessly to give them a voice. Lutheran Services does this, in part, by recruiting many...Residents hope to restore Dearborn Neighborhood Watch Program
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department and residents of the Duvall-Edison Neighborhood Association are teaming up in an effort to help restore the City’s neighborhood watch program. Last Wednesday an informal hearing took place at Duvall Elementary School, where residents were offered crime prevention tips. ...UN asks Israel to stop violating Lebanon’s airspace
NEW YORK - The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has protested to Israel after it observed increased violations of Lebanese air space by Israel, which carried out raids in Syria to target what it claimed were Iranian missiles bound for Hizbullah.Intelligence sources said Israel on Friday and Sunday attacked Iranian-supplied...
Rare painting of Prophet’s footprints to be auctioned
May 9th, 20130 LONDON - A rare 18th century painting of the footprints of the Prophet Muhammad, painted during the 18th century Ottoman Empire, will take center stage at British auction house Mullock’s on the 21st of May.According to written and oral sources, Prophet Muhammad left imprints of his bare feet on a number of stones. Some of these...
Local Arab American attorney leads research for Human Rights Watch in Syria and Lebanon
May 9th, 20130 Lama Fakih is so much more than a bright, successful, energetic Lebanese American, who grew up in Michigan. She is a researcher in Lebanon and Syria for Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. Fakih said she was inspired to work on human...‘Discover Islam’ to host upcoming youth banquet
DEARBORN — On Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., Discover Islam will be hosting a dinner at Byblos Hall, themed "Islamic Youth Awareness," during which they hope to target local youth and their parents. Discover Islam is a student organization, based out of Dearborn High School, made up of approximately 45 members who participate in...Celebrating mothers throughout the year, throughout the world
DEARBORN —-Along with learning the language, many immigrants in the U.S. work hard to absorb the social and cultural traditions of their new home. Kilograms become pounds, kilometers become miles and football becomes soccer. Even Mother's Day, in some cases, is celebrated a different month.Throughout the Middle East, Mother's Day is...10 facts you need to know about immigrant women
Immigrant women are at the forefront of advocacy to fix our nation’s broken immigration system, and they also play an important role in our society and economy. All too often, however, media portrayals of immigrants feature a single Hispanic male without status. In reality, immigrant women in the United States—both documented and......
Lebanese American musician receives prestigious Detroit music award
At first sight, with his acoustic guitar in hand, unwavering smile, long white hair and ample necklaces and bracelets, you would think that Joe Kidd is a West Coast hippie, straight out of the 60's. Rather, he is a third generation Lebanese-American musician, residing here in the Detroit area. Last month, Kidd, along with his music...Dearborn issues public apology to Christian missionaries arrested at Arab International Festival and agrees to pay undisclosed amount to group
DEARBORN — According to a lawsuit settlement that was announced on Monday, the City of Dearborn has agreed to publicly apologize to a group of Christian missionaries, who were arrested in 2010 while protesting at the annual Arab International Festival. Under the terms of the settlement, the City must post an apology on its website for...Westland firefighter dies in strip mall fire
WESTLAND — Westland Firefighter and Dearborn resident Brian Woehike died while on duty last Wednesday, after his department responded to a fire at the Electric Stick building, located on Wayne Road, south of Warren.According to reports, five firefighters went into the building as it was engulfed in flames. The building collapsed and...Dearborn Police investigate fire at Dearborn High School
DEARBORN — Dearborn Police officers were dispatched to Dearborn High School at approximately 1:00 a.m. on May 5, after receiving a phone call that a high jump pad at the school was on fire. Dearborn High School.Upon arrival, officers determined that an unknown suspect, or suspects, purposely set the landing pad on fire. According......
Film Festival to commemorate Al Nakba anniversary
TORONTO - On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM, the Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) will commemorate Al Nakba’s 65th anniversary with the North American premiere of Ahmed Damen’s documentary "The Red Stone". The premiere will take place at Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham St., Toronto, ON. Admission is a $5 suggested donation.Al...
Federal Judge holds off on ruling in Evangelist group lawsuit against Wayne County Sheriff Department
May 8th, 20130 A hearing was held on Tuesday afternoon at the U.S. District Court in Detroit before the Honorable Judge Patrick James Duggan to hear the case of the Christian evangelist group, known as the Bible Believers, who have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. The plaintiffs' lawsuit against the......
Syrian forces tighten noose on rebels in Homs
Damascus — Syrian regime forces were on Thursday tightening the noose on rebels holed up in a key area of the central city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human rights watchdog said."The Syrian army, supported by back-up forces and expert officers from Iran and Hizbullah, has taken control of large parts of the Wadi al-Sayeh...
UN: April deadliest month in Iraq since 2008
May 3rd, 20130 BAGHDAD - April was Iraq's bloodiest month for almost five years, with 712 people killed in bomb attacks and other violence, the United Nations Iraq mission said on Thursday.Tensions are at their highest since US troops pulled out in December 2011.The number of attacks increased sharply after security forces raided a protest camp near......
