Zeina Jaafar
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The Dearborn Police Department launches its Toys for Tots Drive this holiday season
December 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Police Department has launched its partnership with the Toys for Tots program for the 10th year. On Wednesday, November 30 Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin and Toys for Tots Coordinator Phillip Smith gathered at the Dearborn Police Department to initiate the Toys for Tots drive this holiday season. "I'm...
Abed Hammoud named the new co-chair of BRIDGES
December 2nd, 20220 DEARBORN — Abed Hammoud, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, has been named the new co-chair of BRIDGES (Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity). Hammoud has extensive experience in law, practicing at both the state and federal levels, including his eight years serving as assistant U.S. Attorney and 15 years as...
Recent local business have had grand openings in Dearborn
November 26th, 20220 DEARBORN — Two local businesses have recently had grand openings in Dearborn. The restaurant District 12 opened its second location in West Dearborn on Michigan Avenue and Mason with a grand opening in October. The original location is on Telegraph in Dearborn Heights. Both locations offer the same menu options with all halal...
November 2022 school board election results in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck
November 11th, 20221 The cities of Dearborn Heights, Dearborn and Hamtramck saw crucial school board races in the November 8 election. There has been an increased interest in school boards and school administration with the recent book ban issue that arose in Dearborn. There are two school districts in Dearborn Heights, one in Dearborn and one in...
Farewell event honors U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and her time serving Dearborn
October 27th, 20220 DEARBORN — An event honoring U.S. Rep Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and her service to the city of Dearborn was held on Monday, Oct. 24 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Dingell will no longer represent Dearborn as a result an independent citizen-led redistricting commission leaving the city out of the...
AAPAC releases list of endorsed candidates in the November election
October 15th, 20220 DEARBORN —The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has released its list of endorsements for local and statewide candidates in the November election. AAPAC was created in 1998 by several Arab American professionals and is a non-partisan political organization. The organization urges Arab Americans to exercise their right...
Garden City Council member Mark Jacobs running for mayor
October 7th, 20220 GARDEN CITY - Council member Mark Jacobs is running for mayor in the November election. Jacobs is up against incumbent Randy Walker, who has served as mayor of the Wayne County city for 13 years. Jacobs is a lifelong resident of Garden City and has served on the City Council for the last seven years. He is also a member of...
Randy Walker is seeking re-election as mayor of Garden City
September 23rd, 20220 GARDEN CITY — Mayor Randy Walker is running for re-election in November. Walker has been the mayor since 2009. Garden City has a "weak" mayor system, meaning it has a city manager who handles day-to-day duties. The mayor sits on the Council, but has no veto power and is recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial...
SMART announces new branding with new tagline, logo and mission
September 22nd, 20221 DETROIT - The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has announced its “New SMART” campaign through various types of advertisements such as commercials and billboards throughout southeast Michigan. Founded in 1967 as the Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority, SMART is a regional transportation...
Judge Susan Dabaja celebrates investiture after being appointed to the Wayne County Circuit Court
September 15th, 20220 DEARBORN — Judge Susan Dabaja was appointed a judge of the Wayne County Circuit Court on March 31 by Governor Whitmer, for a partial term that expires on January 1. She celebrated her investiture Monday, Sept. 12 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Dabaja will be running in the November 8 election to retain...
Qahwah House and its authentic Yemeni coffee connect people over the shared love of coffee
September 9th, 20220 DEARBORN — Qahwah House, the famous Yemeni coffee shop located in Dearborn, has plans to expand to other states and has a mission to bring people together through its authentic coffee. Qahwah House owner Ibrahim Alhasbani shared his goals for the coffee shop’s future and why he was inspired to bring this coffee business to...
Arab American artist Rana Lotfi expresses herself and her story through her passion for art
August 12th, 20220 BIRMINGHAM - Rana Lotfi, an Arab American artist, pursues art as a means of therapy and expression. Lotfi immigrated to the United States from Syria in 2002 after obtaining her bachelor's degree in fine art from Damascus University in Damascus, Syria. Lotfi told The Arab American News that her passion for painting began at...
Raphael Washington retains Wayne County sheriff position
August 3rd, 20220 DETROIT — Sheriff Raphael Washington successfully retained his seat as Wayne County Sheriff for a partial term ending Dec. 31, 2024 after Tuesday’s primary election. Unofficial results from Wayne County show Washington secured about 47 percent of the votes, surpassing Joan Merriewether (28 percent) and Walter Epps (24...
Raphael Washington is running to retain his position as Wayne County sheriff this August 2
July 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is running in the August 2 primary election to keep his position leading the sheriff’s office in the populous southeast Michigan county. Washington was appointed in January 2021 following the passing of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Washington, with 39 years of...
FBI’s Outreach Program and Alumni Association educating the community about the FBI’s work
June 24th, 20220 DETROIT — A local outreach program of the FBI, the FBI Detroit Citizens Academy, aims to educate and address the public on different societal issues such as crime, terrorism, drugs and violence. The FBI Citizens Academy is a national program with several branches around the country, including one based in Detroit. The program is......
