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Dearborn Heights and all the HYPE
Everyone knows that Dearborn, Michigan is the center of Arab America. It contains the largest concentration of Arabs anywhere in America. Its main drag, Warren Avenue, is lined with stores, shops, restaurants, and cafes run, owned, and frequented by Arab Americans. Signs displayed in Arabic are the norm. It is home to the one and only...UN inquiry says Israel must end settlements in West Bank
GENEVA — Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank violate international law, and the country must "immediately" withdraw all settlers from such areas, UN human rights investigators have said.Israel has not co-operated with the inquiry, set up by the Human Rights Council (HRC) last March to examine the impact of settlements in the...AT&T to invest $14 billion to significantly expand wireless and wireline broadband networks, support growing customer demand
NEW YORK — AT&T* recently announced plans to invest $14 billion over the next three years to significantly expand and enhance its wireless and wireline IP broadband networks to support growing customer demand for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud services. The investment plan – Project Velocity IP (VIP) –...Americans demand re-legalization of cell phone unlocking
WASHINGTON, DC — The practice of unlocking a smartphone without a carrier’s permission was recently criminalized in the U.S., forcing Americans to stand up for the right to use their property as they wish without the fear of prosecution.Over the weekend the window of opportunity closed for U.S. consumers to buy and legally unlock a...U.S. high school allows Muslims time for prayer if they earn good grades
WASHINGTON, DC — A high school near Washington DC has taken a rare step of accommodating Muslim prayer during class hours. Parkdale High School now allows a handful of its students to be excused to pray. The decision has made some Christian staffers "unhappy."Prince George County High School Principal Cheryl J. Logan said the...IRS kicks off 2013 tax season; some returns can be filed now
DETROIT — The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday opened the 2013 filing season by announcing a variety of enhanced products and services to help taxpayers prepare and file their tax returns by the April 15 deadline. New and expanded services for taxpayers this year include a redesigned IRS.gov web site that’s easier to navigate...
ACLU, unions file lawsuit against state’s right-to-work law
February 1st, 20130 LANSING – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and a coalition of labor unions asked a judge Thursday to strike down the recently passed right-to-work law because it was enacted while the public was locked out of the capitol in violation of the open meetings act, the First Amendment, and the Michigan Constitution. The case,...Children who lost parents seek financial donations
DEARBORN—Three children who all attend school here are in need of financial donations. Michael, Drako and Chastity lost their mother Nikki when she passed away from cancer before Christmas, and in January their father also lost his life to pulmonary embolism. The Cannizzaros are now living with their grandmother, who’s caring for...Dearborn family featured on CBS television program
DEARBORN — One local Arab American family here was featured on the 30-minute special, Support at Home, on CBS Detroit Saturday, Jan. 26. The television program focused on support for people with developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities. The Charara family of Dearborn appeared on CBS.The family at the...Syria protests over Israel attack, warns of “surprise”
The foreign ministry summoned the head of the UN force in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to deliver the protest a day after Israel hit what Syria said was a military research center and diplomats said was a weapons convoy heading for Lebanon."Syria holds Israel and those who protect it in the Security Council fully responsible for...ACS Relay For Life of Dearborn seeks sponsors
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Feb. 6 the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dearborn will hold a kick off party at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center beginning 6 p.m. Relay For Life of Dearborn is April 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It is a fun and unique...
Couple says DHS placed their children in unsafe foster home
February 1st, 20130 One family’s custody battle with the Department of Human Services over their children became more complicated when their daughters, now ages six and two were placed in a foster care home that’s left many worried about the girls’ overall wellbeing and safety. In May 2012 Jessica Reed and Maged Mousa’s daughters were removed...
Metro Detroiters urged to march for immigration reform in Washington D.C. on April 10
February 1st, 20130 DEARBORN — People across the state will participate in a national march scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. Wednesday, April 10. It’s being held in support of comprehensive immigration reform measures recently introduced, and to speak out against current immigration laws that seperate familes. Efforts to get 250 Michigan...Salmonella contamination linked to meat sold at Sterling Heights store
STERLING HEIGHTS - The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have announced a recall on 500 pounds of ground beef from meat store Jouni Meats, located in Sterling Heights. Meat sold at the store has been identified as a possible source of contamination of Salmonella Typhimurium, but it is not clear if the contamination occurred...Duggan, Napoleon take lead in the race for Detroit mayor
DETROIT - According to a recent poll of Detroiters, the top two candidates taking the lead in the race for mayor are Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and the former CEO of the Detroit Medical Center Mike Duggan. The poll was conducted by the Washington D.C. political research firm among 600 likely voters from Jan. 8-12. It showed that......
$1,000 reward for information on missing woman
DEARBORN — Dearborn Police are requesting the assistance of the community in locating a missing person. Twenty-three-year-old Detroit resident, Dynasty Myles has been missing since Jan. 1 2013. She was last seen near Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. CRIME STOPPERS is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads...HFCC plans to increase tuition rates, claims students are abusing pell grants
DEARBORN - Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) recently announced that it would be hiking tuition rates by seven percent next year in order to cut costs on a $7.5 million deficit. A final decision is expected to be made at an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting. Under the proposed increase, tuition for district residents is expected...Conversation on importance of jury diversity Feb. 6
DEARBORN — On Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will host a forum on the importance of Jury Service, titled “Why Diversity Matters and the Importance of Jury Service.” The conversation will focus on the importance of ethnically and racially diverse...Dearborn residents can order trees starting Feb. 14
DEARBORN - Beginning Feb. 14, 2013, and for a limited time, Dearborn residents can order affordable trees that will be planted on the easement in front of their homes.The City of Dearborn encourages the planting of trees as a way to keep neighborhoods attractive, reduce energy consumption and support a healthier environment. The annual......
Group offers free weekly legal advice
DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League continues to offer, on a weekly basis, the opportunity for community members to come to the ACRL office and meet with an attorney for free advice, regarding any legal matter they may be facing. The ACRL encourages community members to take advantage of the free service, which...Parliament majority achieved by King in Jordan
AMMAN - Tribal leaders, pro-regime loyalists and independent businessmen looked set to sweep Jordan's parliamentary election that was shunned by Islamists, according to initial results released on Thursday.Analysts say the new parliament will be dominated by loyalists who will carry out King Abdullah II's orders, dashing hopes of real......
McDonald’s, Dearborn franchisee settle non-halal chicken lawsuit for $700K
January 25th, 20130 DEARBORN — Three Dearborn attorneys settled a $700,000.00 consumer class action lawsuit this week against two defendants, McDonald’s Corporation and Finley’s Management Company, the franchisee of McDonalds store number 11663 located at 13158 Ford Rd. in Dearborn. Michael Jaafar, Zakaria Mahdi and Kassem Dakhlallah, three partners...
Arab American women take part in history; recount experiences at presidential inauguration
January 25th, 20130 Five local Arab American women watched history unfold Monday as they stood among nearly one million people in the nation’s capitol to witness U.S. President Barack Obama’s second swearing in ceremony. All of the women were members of the group Arab American Women for Obama, (AAWO) and include Jumana Judeh, president of Judeh and......
