McDonald’s non-halal settlement headed for final approval
DEARBORN — The McDonald's non-halal meat lawsuit has gone through twists and turns in the last couple of months. But the controversial case may finally be coming to a close as the public notice period, initially extended for class members in March, has come to a close with little to no objection, according to law firm Jaafar &...
Fundraising dinner helps raise awareness, aid for Gaza
April 12th, 20130 DEARBORN — On April 5, ‘Give, So Gaza Can Live,’ a fundraising dinner, was held at Greenfield Manor with Keynote Speaker Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi. The organizers said the purpose of the event was to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people by helping to rebuild the civic medical institutions through donations. Mohammad...Arab American plays for Wayne State’s lacrosse team
DEARBORN — Wayne State University (WSU) student Youssef Bazzoun, 23, of Dearborn, has had a successful semester as the first Arab American on the University's lacrosse team, a game that combines elements of hockey and football and pits college teams against each other all the way to the championships.Bazzoun, who is eyeing an undergrad...Plante Moran promotes Rumzei Abdullah to firm associate
Abdallah.SOUTHFIELD — Plante Moran, PLLC, named Rumzei Abdallah, CPA of Dearborn Heights, an associate in the firm’s Southfield office. He previously served as staff member with the firm.Abdallah specializes in providing accounting and assurance services to clients in the governmental, manufacturing and distribution, and...Information on serious traffic accident sought
DEARBORN — On April 8, at 8:38 a.m. a silver Ford Contour was exiting the Sunoco gas station on Michigan when it was struck by a red Jeep Compass traveling west on Michigan Avenue. The driver of the Jeep suffered minor injuries, and the driver of the Contour was transported to Henry Ford Hospital Main where he is listed in...Wayne County Judge faces ethics charges
WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County Judge Deborah Ross Adams is facing ethics charges after being accused of signing her divorce lawyer’s name to documents without receiving consent. Adams will have her case heard by the Michigan Supreme Court. Adams.The state's Judicial Tenure Commission investigates and prosecutes ethics violations...
Local photographer found guilty of 4th degree criminal sexual conduct, family tells his side of the story
April 11th, 20130 DEARBORN - Photographer Nafeh AbuNab was recently convicted of a misdemeanor charge of 4th degree criminal sexual conduct, essentially amounting to “sexual contact by concealment or the element of surprise” for an inappropriate touching incident. He was convicted on April 4 after a two-day jury trial before Wayne County Circuit...
Publisher Osama Siblani to be inducted into Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame on April 21
April 5th, 20130 Osama Siblani, publisher of The Arab American News, will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Sunday, April 21 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing along with longtime Detroit Metro Times editor W. Kim Heron, who recently stepped down, investigative journalist Nancy McCauley, journalism educator Betsy...Washington Post pushes for Syrian war
Just when it seemed we could move beyond the anniversary-related armchair refighting of the Iraq War, we get from Jackson Diehl of the Washington Post editorial staff another mis-aimed salvo from a proponent of that war. Diehl’s more immediate subject is the current Syrian civil war, into which a U.S.-armed intervention has been a...
Retrial sought for imprisoned man with mental instability
April 5th, 20130 DEARBORN — Local attorneys and community leaders are pushing for a re-trial for Hassan Ibrahim Bazzi, a man who they believe suffers from a mental illness, but was arrested and convicted of assault with intent to murder in 2012 ,and now faces a 9 to 20-year-sentence in prison.Bazzi, now 40, was operating a vehicle on Schaefer Rd. in...Obama opts for Syrian ‘regime change’
Following President Barack Obama’s address to an audience of Israeli students in Jerusalem last month, progressive commentators in the United States hailed the speech as “a passionate appeal for peace” that “placed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict squarely back on his agenda.” But those intoxicated by Obama’s rhetoric will...National Security Agency whistleblower: How much freedom must we sacrifice for security?
DEARBORN — Two former whistleblowers from the National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigations spoke about the ongoing threat of American civil liberties being jeopardized in the name of national security on Mar. 23 at the Muslim Legal Fund of America Michigan chapter’s first gala. The event was hosted at the Adoba...New Arab-owned businesses hope to contribute to region’s economic stability
Dearborn Hills Pharmacy WEST DEARBORN — The unique services offered by one new Arab American family owned and operated business is what distinguishes it from others of its kind.Dearborn Hills Pharmacy is a state of the art, premier pharmacy that includes a spacious lounge and consultation room. Since their grand opening this past...Mariam Bazzi re-elected as AAPAC president; begins planning for local elections
DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has selected Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor Mariam Bazzi as the organization's president for a fourth term, as they look to spark some momentum in the community ahead of this year’s municipality race. All AAPAC members in good standing were eligible to vote for...‘Living room garages’ to be addressed at upcoming commission meeting, resident asks for support
DEARBORN — Last month The Arab American News published a story regarding living room garages, which have become a common feature among homes in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Many of these garages have sliding doors, furniture and electronics, which the city began issuing tickets for in 2012, citing safety hazards that were against......
Ficano meets community leaders, discusses county affairs
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano held a meeting with Arab American community leaders and representatives of various community organizations last Monday at Al Ameer Restaurant. Ficano explained the reasons behind the current financial problems that the county is facing. He told community leaders that...
Board of Education selects new HFCC President, draws mixed reaction at meeting
April 5th, 20130 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Board of Education selected the next president of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) on Wednesday evening, during a special meeting held at the college's administration building. Board members narrowed down the top five candidates to just one, with commotion accompanying the selection process.Dozens of...Customer at Dearborn gas station stops attempted robbery
DEARBORN — A local man in Dearborn stopped an attempted robbery at the Marathon gas station located on Ford Rd., in between Telegraph and Outer Drive last week. Surveillance footage of the incident was captured and aired on WXYZ Channel 7. The attempted robber, who appeared to be caucasian, had gone into the gas station and began...Suspicious object investigated at Detroit Metro Airport
DETROIT — At 5:50 a.m. April 1 a suspicious object was found at a TSA passenger screening checkpoint at one of Detroit Metro Airport’s terminals. TSA immediately notified Airport Authority Police who, out of an abundance of caution, moved all passengers and employees a safe distance from the screening checkpoint until the......
Dearborn Police seek help finding Macy’s jewelry thief
The suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male approximately 6’4” tall, large build, between 30 to 40 years old.DEARBORN — On Friday Mar. 29 at approximately 10:45 a.m. a suspect in Macy’s Department store made off with a very large dollar amount in jewelry. The suspect is described as a medium to light...Police ask for help in Dearborn pharmacy break in
DEARBORN — Police have released photos from surveillance cameras that depict three suspects breaking into the West Village Pharmacy, located on Monroe street. The incident occurred on March 26 around 4:45 a.m.Surveillance cameras show the intruders trying to break into the store, which took about a minute. Once the suspects broke into......
DHCO discusses Dearborn Heights issues with mayoral candidate
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City councilwoman Janet Badalow met with members of the Dearborn Heights Community Organization at Cedar Garden here recently to discuss her candidacy for mayor. DHCO members talk with Badalow last week.Nearly 25 people attended the meeting where discussions on the city’s future took place, and Badlow,...Locals react to Egyptian government’s stifling of free speech
The arrest of an Egyptian media personality this week made national headlines, and attracted attention from local Arab Americans who say they’re concerned about the case, which has led to questions about free speech in the north African nation. On Monday Egypt’s government was accused by the United States of tampering with free......