Chez Zara sets its European style presence in downtown Detroit
The style of the shop is definitely a contrast to the other big name coffee chains. According to Beydoun, when coming up with the concept of the place she wanted to add European elements to the style.When driving down Woodward Ave in downtown Detroit it might be easy to miss the little coffee shop on the corner of State St. named Chez...First national Ramadan promotion by major grocery chain
Whole Foods Market has collaborated with Saffron Road to launch a Ramadan marketing campaign. Both companies are hosting several blog posts and giving shoppers the chance to win free Saffron Road products and gift cards valued at $100 on the national food chain's website Whole Story Blog. The blogs are about preparing for Ramadan...Al-Saha hosts grand opening mixer with chamber, dignitaries
DEARBORN — Police Chief Ron Haddad, Mayor Jack O'Reilly, Debbie Dingell, wife of U.S. Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn), and more were welcomed by owners Taleh Bez (first from left) and Badie Munassar (fourth from left) and employees of the new Al-Saha restaurant along with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce for a networking...Manderin Cafe offers fresh, fast subs and more
DEARBORN — The new Manderin Cafe held its grand opening celebration Friday, July 29 as Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly and other local dignitaries including councilwoman Nancy Hubbard visited for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests were served fresh tropical and strawberry banana smoothies and tabbouli and subs, sampling the fresh food...Local Arab American to be inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
DEARBORN — A Palestinian American woman has been selected for induction into the 2011 Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Jumana Judeh is the president and CEO of Judeh and Associates based in Dearborn. Additionally, she mentors and is an advocate for Arab American businesswomen. She launched the Arab American Women's Business Council...Michigan Sporting takes home State Cup with win over Canton
PONTIAC — The Michigan Sporting adult soccer club has enjoyed an exceptional year so far in the highest division of the Michigan Premier Soccer League, and the team scored its biggest victory of the year on July 24 at the State Cup Final.Michigan Sporting, which is sponsored by Papaya Fruit Market in Dearborn, took home the state title...New medical school set to open at Oakland University
ROCHESTER — The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is set to open next week. It will be the first medical school to open in Michigan since 1964 according to a WWJ report. According to founding dean Robert Folberg, 61 percent of doctors who do a residency will end up working within 100 miles of that hospital....Oakland University holding debate for GOP presidential candidates
ROCHESTER, MI — Oakland University will be the site of a debate this fall between Republican candidates for president wishing to run in the 2012 election. The debate will happen on Nov. 9 from 8-10 p.m. About 15 people, including Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan and more have...Help for heating bills could halt this winter
LANSING — A recent court decision outlawing a $90 million state assistance fund could have a dramatic effect on families struggling to pay heating bills this winter.A July 21 suit filed by large utility customers and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox in the Court of Appeals asserted that the Michigan Public Service Commission...ACLU, MIRC warn Michigan jails of costly, illegal immigration holds
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center sent letters to all Michigan jails this week clarifying the obligations of local law enforcement with regards to "immigration detainers," requests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold people in jail who would otherwise...Pittsfield academy denied rezoning request to build Islamic school; final vote expected soon
Recently some residents in Farmington filed a lawsuit against the Farmington School Board for authorizing the sale of Eagle Elementary to the Islamic Cultural Association (ICA). While the ICA was successful in their bid, Pittsfield Township-based Michigan Islamic Academy (MIA) was rejected by their city's...
Yemeni Americans twist in the wind waiting for spouses’ visas
August 5th, 20110 DEARBORN — While local Arab Americans and Latino Americans of various denominations have all had major struggles with the United States' immigration system, perhaps no group has faced as many difficulties as the Yemen American community. Long lines of Yemeni Americans asked Ambassador Feierstein for help in January but most...
More than 500 journalists from America’s leading news agencies to visit Dearborn in August
July 29th, 20110 More than 500 Journalists, editors and publishers from national publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and People magazine along with TV anchors from CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS and local channels as well as noted authors will visit the Arab American community in Dearborn on Aug. 10 for an exclusive event...
U.S. Boat to Gaza passengers stunned at ship impoundment
July 29th, 20110 After many months of planning and fund raising from all corners of the country, the U.S. Boat to Gaza organization prepared to set sail on its ship "The Audacity of Hope" from Athens, Greece to the besieged Gaza Strip, its cargo consisting only of letters and drawings of encouragement and solidarity according to passengers.But on June...Magistrate Elhasan named to 20th District Court
Zenna Faraj ElhasanDEABORN HEIGHTS — Zenna Faraj Elhasan, a partner of the firm Allen Brothers, Attorneys & Counselors, PLLC, has been appointed Magistrate and Probation Director of the 20th District Court in Dearborn Heights. Elhasan was appointed by the court to the position and confirmed by the Dearborn Heights City......
Abercrombie & Fitch found guilty of religious discrimination over hijab
TULSA, OKLA. — The popular clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch was found to have committed religious discrimination earlier this month after they refused to hire a Muslim teen who was wearing hijab (head scarf) when she interviewed at their store in the city. Samantha Elauf was turned down in June 2008 because of her scarf...Mayor Bing outlines short-term strategy for Detroit Works Project
DETROIT — Mayor Dave Bing released information about the Detroit Works neighborhood revitalization project Wednesday at the Odd Fellows Great Room here. He said a short term intervention strategy will be implemented in the next 14 days as part of the project using data and input from the community to guide decisions about where to...American Arab Chamber leads delegation of business leaders to D.C.
WASHINGTON – The American Arab Chamber of Commerce led a group of Arab American business owners to the nation's capital on Wednesday, July 27 to discuss economic development and investment opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. The delegation was led by Executive Director Fay Beydoun and Chairman Ahmad Chebbani. The...Gov. Snyder signs tenure changes into law
LANSING — Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a new law making it easier for school districts to get rid of teachers in classrooms where scores are low. He has said in the past that the system was outdated in using seniority to determine which teachers should be laid off first or if they should be transferred to other......
Borders officially closes, more than 10,000 to be laid off
ANN ARBOR – The bookstore chain Borders has thrown in the towel after attempting to find a buyer interested in keeping the chain in business. The Michigan-based company declared bankruptcy earlier this year.It will now sell itself to Hilco and Gordon Brothers, a company that liquidates businesses. About 10,700 people will lose their...Average household incomes in Michigan dropping
LANSING — Over the past decade, the average income for Michigan households dropped by more than $9,000 according tot he U.S. Census Bureau. In 2009, the average household income was $45,255 but the 2000 income level was $54,651 when adjusted for inflation. Only Hawaii has seen a bigger loss in income in that time. Some......
Michigan’s unemployment rate continues to rise
LANSING — Michigan's unemployment rate has risen higher to 10.5% for the month of June, with a total of 8,000 more unemployed people compared to the month of May. This marks the fourth consecutive month in a row where the unemployment rate has risen.In total, 496,000 people are left unemployed and looking for jobs in the state. Job...DOJ expresses interest to help CAIR-MI probe decision on Islamic School
SOUTHFIELD – The U.S. Department of Justice has expressed interest in helping the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Michigan to investigate whether local planning officials in that state are violating the religious rights of Muslims by denying a permit to build a school on property they purchased.On June 16, the Michigan Islamic......
