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Technology, diversity the secrets to Acute Home Health Care’s success
There are many home health care businesses in the state of Michigan, but few if any can provide what Acute Home Health Care of Troy can. Specialized bracelets for seniors containing pertinent medical info on a memory card. Started from scratch by Iraqi AmericanYasser Al-Khafaji, 30, at the ripe age of 24 in his hometown, the...
A day in Dearborn’s court
April 13th, 20120 A day in Dearborn’s court: Drugs, DUIs & disorderly conduct PHOTOS: Natasha Dado/TAAN Two writers from The Arab American News report from 19th District CourtDEARBORN — Spending a day at the 19th District Court in Dearborn was an interesting experience for two reporters from The Arab American News. The day exposed some...
Fragile truce in Syria
April 12th, 20120 Syria truce “partly observed” as protests continue, government says “terrorists” sabotaging Annan plans An internationally brokered ceasefire in Syria is only being "partially observed," the opposition says, as state television reported that a roadside bomb had killed an army officer.Heavy weapons and government troops...New leaders in Yemen, same old system
WASHINGTON —A new report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW) Friday contends that the dearth of meaningful reform in the protection of human rights and the rule of law in Yemen threatens political stability as the fledgling transitional government copes with a deteriorating economy and continued violence. A woman flashes a victory...Israel-Iran matters get worse in verse
A lyrical attack by Germany’s acclaimed novelist and essayist Günter Grass in which he labeled Israel’s alleged atomic arsenal and looming preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear installations a threat to world peace has triggered fury and controversy amongst Israelis. In his 66-line poem entitled ‘What Must Be Said’ and...
California mosque opens its doors to church for Easter service
April 12th, 20120 SACRAMENTO, CA — In a gesture of interfaith goodwill, the Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims (SALAM) decided to lend a helping hand to an area congregation that had been facing an Easter holiday without a home this past Sunday.Members of the Spiritual Life Center of Sacramento have their Easter morning services for their...Santorum ends presidential run as Romney nears nomination
Rick Santorum has ended his 2012 U.S. presidential campaign, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination and face incumbent Barack Obama in November's election. Santorum, appearing with his wife and family in his home state of Pennsylvania, told supporters on Wednesday that the race was over, but that the...
Democratic Party endorsement boosts Mosallam in statewide MSU Trustee race
April 12th, 20120 DEARBORN – Winning a spot on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees has been a longtime dream for the city's Brian Mosallam, an area financial adviser and the chairman of the Dearborn Education Foundation, and one that seems more and more possible by the day. Mosallam speaking at the Democratic state convention which was...Dearborn Planning Commission approves Goodwill Industries special land use request in 5-4 vote
DEARBORN – After months of deliberation the Dearborn Planning Commission approved a special land use request for a Goodwill Industries store on the city’s west side. The commission reached the decision in a 5-4 vote Monday during a public forum at city hall. Initially, a decision on the vote was delayed after members of...Wayne County Executive announces another major shake-up in administration
Embattled Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano has named a new director and deputy of personnel and human resources and a director of communications. He also has named a new assistant county executive. “We are excited to have these individuals join our new team,” said Ficano. “The focus remains unchanged from what began last...
Local community ignores Terry Jones protest at Islamic Center
April 12th, 20120 DEARBORN — Terry Jones finally held his protest at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn on Saturday, April 7 much to the dismay of the community and local civil rights groups. The protest, which passed without incident, came days after back and forth arguments between the City of Dearborn and Jones’ camp who claimed his freedom...Michigan teacher fired for Martin fundraiser
PONTIAC — Brooke Harris, a teacher at the Pontiac Academy for Excellence Middle School, was fired from the charter school late last month for helping students organize a fundraiser for the family of 17-year-old Florida fatal shooting victim Trayvon Martin, according to a release by the Southern Poverty Law Center.Harris had won...Sign on I-94 hacked with racial slur referencing Trayvon Martin
The controversial, fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch volunteer has made national headlines for weeks, and a recent unsavory incident involving Martin has also made headlines for the wrong reasons. On early Monday morning, a portable road sign on westbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue was hacked by a...Fakih pleads no contest in drunken driving case
HIGHLAND PARK – Former Miss USA Rima Fakih reached a plea deal in her drunken driving case on Wedensday in court. Fakih, of Dearborn, pleaded no contest to a charge of impaired driving and now will be sentenced on May 9. According to local reports, probation is likely to be handed down and she will most likely be able to serve it...Farewell reception honoring Diab to be held April 26
DEARBORN – The Lebanese International Business Council will hold a Special Farewell Reception to honor Houssam Diab, the Consul General of Lebanon to Detroit who is expected to finish his term and depart the state of Michigan in May. Diab officially began in March 2011 in Detroit and is now expected to relocate to the United Arab......
National Arab American leaders coming to Detroit to celebrate civil service
DETROIT — The lineup of guests and honorees at this year’s ACCESS annual dinner represents a tour de force of Arab American public service and civic engagement. The dinner takes place April 28 at the Detroit Marriott to celebrate 41 years of ACCESS service to the region and the nation. Arab American of the Year Awards will be...Detroit performance by Marcel Khalife, Al Mayadine Ensemble
DETROIT - Renowned singer, musician and artist Marcel Khalife and his Al Mayadine Ensemble will be performing at the Detroit Music Hall (350 Madison, Detroit, MI) at 8 p.m. on April 27. The special night performance of "Fall of the Moon" is an homage to the poet Mahmoud Darwish and a salute to the Arab Spring, part of a U.S. Tour. For...
Businessman Beydoun likely to be exonerated of all charges in Qatar
April 12th, 20120 DEARBORN/DOHA— Businessman and former head of the Arab American Chamber of Commerce Nasser Beydoun, 47, has essentially been exonerated of all accusations in a civil case that had been filed against him in December of 2009 in Qatar according to court documents in Arabic received by The Arab American News. The court expert in Qatar...
CAIR-MI to sue FBI, CBP over invasive questioning of Muslims at border
April 12th, 20120 DETROIT - On Friday, April 13, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) was expected to hold a news conference in Detroit to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the FBI over the repeated detention and questioning of Muslims about their religious......
Terry Jones protest at Islamic Center passes without incident
April 8th, 20120 DEARBORN - Terry Jones finally held his protest at the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn on Saturday, April 7 much to the dismay of the community and local civil rights groups. The protest, which passed without incident, came days after back and forth arguments between the City of Dearborn and Jones’ camp who claimed his...UN team arrives as Syria grants ICRC aid workers access
UN Security Council wants government to honor peace plan, but what about the rebels? Syria has agreed to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to expand its work in the country as a UN advance team arrived in Damascus on Thursday. The Joint Special Envoy for Syria, Kofi Annan (L) poses with Major-General Robert......
Flooding issue continues to hurt Dearborn Heights residents, local cities
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Local residents Ali & Rola Abdallah recently filed a lawsuit against the city of Dearborn Heights after their basement flooded on May 25 of last year, claiming negligence for not properly operating and maintaining the city's sewer systems. "We are suing Wayne County," said Mayor Dan Paletko. "It just doesn't...FBI’s Arena announced as Detroit Crime Commission Executive Director
DETROIT — Andrew G. Arena, the current FBI Special Agent in Charge who was born in Dearborn and raised in Detroit, was named the Detroit Crime Commission's Executive Director on April 4, 2012. ArenaArena was designated assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Division by then Director Louis J. Freeh on March 22, 2001. In this......