Students and families toured the Middle East at Becker Elementary’s “Cultural Fest”
June 5th, 20150 DEARBORN — Students and parents took a tour through the Middle East at Becker Elementary School's "Cultural Fest" on Thursday, May 28. The PTA coordinated the event, which was open to students, parents and community members after school hours. With the assistance of the school's two Arabic-bilingual teachers, six classrooms...
Student wants to educate people about the blind community’s abilities
June 4th, 20150 DEARBORN—Twelve-year-old Firas Abueida was born with leber’s congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited eye disease that appears at birth. Abueida, a sixth grade student at Lincoln Park Elementary School, is blind and wants to educate people about the visually impaired and their abilities. “I just want everyone to know the...
Dearborn Heights man shoots and kills his neighbor
June 4th, 20150 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A 66-year-old man is in police custody after reportedly shooting and killing his 60-year-old neighbor. The incident occurred in the 6000 block of Fairwood on Wednesday, June 3 around 7 p.m. Dearborn Heights Police say they had received calls from both men previously. The...
Midwest Recycling donates $25,000 to American Red Cross
June 3rd, 20150 DETROIT—On Tuesday, June 2 Midwest Recycling donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross in celebration of National Giving Day. Midwest Recycling was founded by businessman Abe Hachem. Last year Midwest recycling donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross. Midwest Recycling is partnering with the American Red...
Federal prosecutors seek life in prison for Dr. Farid Fata
June 3rd, 20150 DETROIT—Dr. Farid Fata's sentencing hearing will take place before U.S. Judge Paul D. Borman on July 6. Fata is accused of misdiagnosing patients with cancer and making them undergo chemotherapy deliberately to enrich himself. The sentencing hearing will include victim impact statements...
Dearborn School Board selects four candidates for superintendent
June 3rd, 20150 DEARBORN – The Dearborn Board of Education has selected four candidates for further consideration as the next superintendent in the 19,600-student district. Brian Whiston, the current superintendent, has been named a superintendent for the state and is expected to leave his post soon.The four candidates are:· Dr. Glenn...
West Dearborn gas station robbed twice
June 2nd, 20150 The suspectDearborn – A Circle K Gas Station in West Dearborn was robbed twice last month likely by the same perpetrator, police said. The police department is seeking the public's assistance to identify the suspect.On the evening of May 19 and early hours of May 30, armed robberies were committed at the Circle K Gas Station located...
GoFundMe account created to help longtime Boy Scout leader and mentor
June 2nd, 20150 Baydoun DETROIT—A GoFundMe account has been created to raise money for Dearborn Heights resident Khalil Baydoun, a longtime Boy Scout leader and mentor with medical problems. Baydoun struggles with blood clots in his lungs and both arms. He also has Trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition that is difficult to treat....
D.C. cop shot in Dearborn
June 1st, 20150 DEARBORN — An off-duty Washington, D.C. police officer was one of two men shot in the early morning hours of June 1 while sitting at a traffic light. The men then drove to the ninth precinct of the Detroit Police Department. Upon learning that the incident occurred in Dearborn, Detroit police promptly notified Dearborn Police...
United apologizes to Muslim passenger who alleged discrimination
May 30th, 20150 Tahera Ahmad United Airlines apologized to Tahera Ahmad, the Muslim woman who said she was the victim of discrimination on board a flight in which an attendant refused to serve her an unopened beverage and a passenger directed bigoted, profane slurs at her."While United did not operate the flight, Ms. Ahmad was our customer and we...
Muslim woman files lawsuit for being forced to remove hijab after arrest
May 29th, 20150 Dakroub (right) sitting in front of her family at the ACRL office on Thursday, May 28. DEARBORN —On Thursday, May 28, the Arab-American Civil Rights League held a press conference regarding a federal complaint filed by a Muslim American woman against the Oceana County Sheriff’s Department, for...
Arab Americans participate in Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade
May 29th, 20150 DEARBORN — Thousands gathered along Michigan Avenue on Monday to pay homage to the nation's fallen soldiers, in observance of Memorial Day. It was Dearborn's 91st Memorial Day parade. Soldiers and various organizations and social clubs marched in Downtown east Dearborn, holding signs thanking veterans for their service. There...
Dearborn Police: Auto larcenies up 30 percent since 2012
May 29th, 20150 DEARBORN — Larcenies from cars have increased 10 percent every year since 2012, according to Police Chief Ron Haddad. At a press conference on Wednesday, May 27, Dearborn Police announced the “Lock It or Lose It” campaign, which aims to decrease thefts from vehicles. “We've had a uptick in car larcenies," Haddad said....
Lebanese cookbook blends recipes with personal connections
May 28th, 20150 Cooking is a skill manifested in the chef's experience and the food's cultural identity— a mix of art, anthropology and personal connections received through the taste buds. In her book “Rose Water & Orange Blossoms”, Lebanese American author Maureen Abood delivers a balance of first-person stories, traditional recipes with a...
Comcast Cable expected to air Ramadan commercial
May 28th, 20150 The Muslim family featured in the Ramadan commercial that is expected to air in 16 ZIP codes throughout metro Detroit. Bazzi said they show the diversity that exists within the Muslim community.DETROIT — Comcast Cable, one of the world’s largest broadcasting companies, is expected to air a 30 second Ramadan commercial throughout the......
Dearborn’s annual Flag Day commemoration ceremony Sunday, June 14
May 28th, 20150 DEARBORN—The public is invited to attend the City of Dearborn’s annual Flag Day commemoration ceremony at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 14 at Ford Field Park on Cherry Hill west of Brady. The ceremony is held in conjunction with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council. As usual, the June 14 Flag Day commemoration...
Aspiring journalist wins prestigious statewide essay contest
May 27th, 20150 Davanzo with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley DEARBORN—Sukayna Davanzo, a 13-year-old eighth grader who attends Lowrey Middle School won third place in a prestigious statewide essay contest. Only 10 winners were selected in the state. Students from across the state participated in the...
AAYSP awards 19 scholarships to deserving high school seniors
May 27th, 20150 Scholarship recipients DEARBORN—The American Association of Yemeni Students and Professionals’ (AAYSP) Michigan chapter awarded 19 scholarships to deserving high school seniors at its 7th annual scholarship gala on Wednesday, May 20 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center. AAYSP presented Dearborn...
Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce honors Iraqi American humanitarian
May 26th, 20150 Garmo accepting her award from the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce for her work as a humanitarian WEST BLOOMFIELD—Nidhal Garmo, the founder of One World Medical Mission was honored by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards dinner with the Community Excellence Award......
Philanthropist Tarik Salman Daoud dead at 78
May 25th, 20150 Daoud DETROIT—On Sunday, May 24 community member and businessman Tarik Salman Daoud passed away peacefully at his home in metro Detroit. He was 78. Daoud, the CEO of Al Long Ford is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Basra, Iraq on Jan. 9, 1937. Daoud moved to the United States...
Issa Safieddine elected ICA chairman
May 23rd, 20150 DEARBORN - The Islamic Center of America Board of Trustees elected businessman Issa Safieddine as chairman on Sunday. Safieddine succeeds community activist Ron Amen. Safieddine, who has served previously as a chairman in the late 1990's, will lead the transition of the center after the resignation of spiritual......
Three arrested for the murder of Dearborn man
May 22nd, 20151 DETROIT – A Dearborn man was murdered during an armed robbery on Sunday, May 17, in what appeared to be a set-up related to a Craigslist post about purchasing motorcycle parts.Three male suspects have been arrested for the murder of Hassan Deaibes, 24, who was shot in the head during the altercation near Joy Rd. and Evergreen Rd, on...Controversial deal with Moroun family over Riverfront Park moves forward
DETROIT — A deal between the city and billionaire Manuel “Matty” Moroun that would improve a riverfront public park while aiding the Ambassador Bridge owner's quest for a second span to Canada is moving forward. According to the Detroit Free Press, under terms of the new deal the city of Detroit will swap pieces of the......
