Dearborn bakeries: History and evolution
November 13th, 20150 DEARBORN — Driving down the streets of this city, one senses the spirit of a culture yearning to be revived by those who have been uprooted from their homelands. Dearborn has become a major hub for the kinds of restaurants, cafés and shops that were once only found on the streets of the Middle East. Recently, there has been a local...
Dearborn resident killed in Beirut terrorist attack
November 13th, 20150 Leila MazloumDEARBORN — A Dearborn resident was killed in the terrorist attack that hit the southern Beirut suburb of Borj el-Barajne on Thursday. Leila Mazloum died in the double suicide bombing that claimed 45 lives.Mazloum recently became a permeant resident and went back to Lebanon 10 days ago to bring her family to the United...Dearborn artist residency program named winner of Knight Foundation grant
DEARBORN — Six contemporary artists from a range of disciplines will participate in a new artist residency program in East Dearborn, supported by the Arab American National Museum and a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The museum was one of 57 winners named Monday, Nov. 9 in this year’s Knight Arts...
Loitering on railroad tracks a $200 civil infraction
November 12th, 20150 Railroad tracks in Dearborn near Warren AvenueDEARBORN — Police can now issue a $200-ticket for people walking or socializing on railroad tracks. Dearborn City Council unanimously passed an ordinance last month to make loitering on railroad property a civil infraction subject to a fine of $200. At a meeting last month,...
Arab Americans in the military shred stereotypes and stigmas
November 12th, 20150 Retired U.S Marine Corp Sam Farran (right) with his son Ali Farran, who currently serves as a staff sergeant in the Air Force.DEARBORN – Arabs who have served in the U.S. military often have to walk the fine line between recognizing their American identity and representing their Arab heritage.Arab Americans have had a long history of...
Wayne State receives $1.4 million grant to train next generation of Detroit math teachers
November 10th, 20150 Photo: Wayne State University Faculty and Administration BuildingDETROIT – The National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program granted Wayne State University $1.4 million to launch a new program that will prepare the next generation of mathematics teachers in Detroit. The university stated the project,...
Detroit gas station owners hail improvements despite challenges
November 6th, 20150 George SaadDETROIT — Several months ago, gas station and liquor store owners were rallying for a legal and political battle with the city of Detroit. They complained of excessive ticketing, hefty fees, targeting and discrimination. Fast forward to November— many of them are talking about major improvements and hailing Mayor Mike...
Arab Festival ruling: Does freedom of speech outweigh public safety?
November 6th, 20151 "The issue of the First Amendment has to take a back seat when it becomes clear and present danger to public safety."DEARBORN — The local community was appalled last week following the news of the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Christian extremists who almost enticed a riot at the last Arab International...
Poll: Carson can defeat Democrats in Michigan
November 6th, 20150 CarsonDETROIT — Michigan has been voting Democrat in the presidential elections since 1992, but according to an EPIC MRA poll, Detroit native Dr. Ben Carson can defeat the leading Democratic candidates in 2016. The survey of 600 people found that Michiganders would favor the Republican neurosurgeon over former U.S. Secretary of State...
Institute of Knowledge holds semi-annual fundraiser
November 6th, 20150 Ayatollah Abdul Latif Berry with activists DEARBORN — The Islamic Institute of Knowledge held its semi-annual fundraising dinner on Sunday. Hundreds of people, including community activists and elected officials, attended the event. Ayatollah Abdul Latif Berry stressed the importance of unity and morality in the community. The...
Islamic House of Wisdom to hold 20th anniversary dinner
November 6th, 20150 Imam Elahi.The Islamic House of Wisdom invites community members from all faiths to celebrate its 20th anniversary fundraising dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.. For two decades, the Islamic institution has been a community platform for education, youth programs, promoting family values and assisting the needy in the community. "The...
GM: auto industry headed for record sales in 2015
November 6th, 20150 DETROIT — The U.S. auto industry is on track for a record year of sales, General Motors Company said Tuesday, as the country’s top automaker and its rivals reported October sales that far exceeded expectations. GM said the six-month rolling average for U.S. auto sales is 17.8 million on an annualized basis, which means the...
New restaurant brings organic burgers to Dearborn
November 6th, 20150 The interior of Brome Burgers - The Arab American NewsEating a burger does not have to end in regret, thanks to the newly opened Brome Burgers and Shakes restaurant on the reinvigorated business hub, Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Self-sustainable plants and paintings by a local artist cover the walls of the spacious and eco-friendly...
Gov. Snyder considers bonds for $1.2 billion road plan
November 6th, 20150 LANSING — Gov. Snyder is considering the use of bonds to speed up road and bridge projects under a $1.2 billion funding plan state lawmakers passed on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the governor said. "The governor has indicated that bonding is something he plans to explore and do a thorough analysis on," said Sara Wurfel, the...
Ghada Abdallah becomes first Arab woman on Michigan Pharmacists Board
November 6th, 20150 Abdallah.LANSING — With her election to the Michigan Pharmacists Association Board (MPA) this month, Pharmacist Ghada Abdallah became the first Arab and Muslim woman to serve on that body. The MPA board is a 16-member, voluntary, nonpartisan, political committee of pharmacy professionals who actively seek to promote good government......
Veil brand aspires to be ‘Nike of Muslim women’
November 6th, 20150 Veil's Cool Dry hijab is the first climate-adapting headscarf - Courtesy of VeilCLEVELAND — Fitness clothing for females is ubiquitous. Yoga pants and workout tops with wicking fabric and special properties for all seasons are staples in women’s wardrobes. But the hijab seldom matches the outfit. Ahmad Ghanem’s company,...
MMCC celebrates Muslims’ diversity at annual banquet
November 6th, 20150 Linda Sarsour speaking at the dinner - MMCCLIVONIA — The Michigan Muslim Community Council highlighted the diversity of the state's Muslims and stressed the importance of unity at its 29th annual banquet. Muslims of multiple sects and ethnicities, interfaith leaders and community activists attended the sold-out event at Burton Manor,...
Almasmari brings back Yemeni representation to Hamtramck Council
November 5th, 20150 "I am a Yemeni American… But I was elected by everyone in the city, and I will work for everyone."HAMTRAMCK — Arab Americans are back on the Hamtramck City Council. Yemeni American candidate Saad Almasmari won first place in Tuesday's City Council elections.Almasmari brings back Arab American representation to the Council after...
Hubbard’s statue to be placed in front of the Dearborn Historical Museum
November 4th, 20150 The corner of Brady and Garrison, where the statue will be placedDEARBORN — The statue of late Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard will be placed in front of the Dearborn Historical Museum, according to city sources.Hubbard, mayor from 1942 to 1978, was a vocal proponent of racial segregation. His statue stood in front of Dearborn's......
Abdallah wins seat for Dearborn Heights city council in close race
November 4th, 20150 Abdallah with supporters as he gets news of his victory.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Election results are in, and the Arab American community is celebrating a victory in Dearborn Heights Tuesday. Wassim "Dave" Abdallah was victorious in his bid for one of three available city council seats. Abdallah was the 3rd highest vote-getter in...
Detroit Police officer shot following drug raid
October 31st, 20150 MohamedDETROIT - An on-duty Detroit Police Officer was shot Saturday morning during a drug raid on the city's west side.Dearborn resident and Detroit Police officer Hameed Mohamed is recovering from a gunshot wound following the incident. He has been with the department for close to 18 years. The gunman shot through a metal......
TSA inspector saves woman from burning vehicle
DEARBORN - A Transportation Security Administration Inspector saved a woman from a burning vehicle, The Dearborn Press and Guide Reported.TSA Inspector Amy Jishi was driving from work at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Oct. 23 when she witnessed a two vehicle accident in an intersection.One Vehicle was leaking gasoline with fire...
Arab Americans flex muscles at AAPAC annual banquet
October 30th, 20150 A group photo of honorees and AAPAC officialsDEARBORN — The Arab American community’s political achievements were heard loud and clear on Wednesday October 28 at the Arab American Political Action Committee’s (AAPAC) 18th annual banquet at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center, as several Arab American elected officials......
