Livonia resident dies during struggle with Dearborn Police
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — A 38-year-old Livonia resident died last week during a struggle with Dearborn police officers who were responding to a call. On Thursday, Sept. 23 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Falcon Inn located at 25125 Michigan Ave. The report was that someone had been yelling, “call the police”...
Arab women have staked out college paths for themselves, as education became essential to community identity
September 27th, 20210 — This article was written with generous support from the Education Writers Association's Reporting Fellows program There is little doubt that the Arab American community in Metro Detroit has made great headway in gaining political and economic security as it grows and evolves. Much of this momentum can be attributed to a culture...
Former treasurer and finance director running for a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Despite retiring from the city of Dearborn as the treasurer and finance director after 26 years of service, Jim O’Connor still wants to serve the city in other ways. O’Connor is one of 22 candidates running for nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission. He grew up in Dearborn and went on to graduate from Edsel...
Library Commissioner Mansour Sharha seeks a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Mansour Sharha, who is currently serving as a Library Commissioner, is campaigning to earn one of nine seats on the Charter Revision Commission. Sharha, a husband and father of four, has lived in Dearborn for more than 17 years with his family and is an activist, leader and mentor to young professional groups, including...
Whitmer’s approval rating has fallen, poll finds
September 24th, 20210 A survey by Lansing-based Glengariff Group shows Michigan voters are split in their approval of Governor Whitmer’s performance in office, an approval that has fallen over time. The poll was commissioned by the Detroit Regional Chamber. It shows about 48 percent of voters approve of the Democratic governor's performance and 46...
State Rep. Jewell Jones removed from all committees, no word on his future in the legislature
September 24th, 20210 LANSING — State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was recently removed from all legislative committees due to his ongoing legal battles in Livingston County. Jones had been charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated,...
Years after 9/11 and Pulse, Arab Americans in Metro Detroit continue to challenge stereotypes
September 23rd, 20210 This article also appears in Metro Times Detroit through a partnership with the Race and Justice Reporting Initiative and the Detroit Equity Action Lab at the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights. It has been edited for style. DEARBORN — Dave Serio, a third-generation Sicilian Lebanese American, came to better understand his Arab...
Wayne County reaches national vaccination rate milestone
September 22nd, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — As of Sept. 21, 70 percent of Wayne County residents, excluding Detroit, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The 70 percent goal was set by President Biden and is seen by health officials as a crucial step toward getting a vast majority of residents vaccinated. Wayne County is only the sixth...
Hammoud announces $70 million secured to rebuild Miller Bridge and Miller Road
September 22nd, 20210 LANSING — The budget passed by the Michigan House of Representatives for historic investments in the economy, child care and infrastructure includes $70 million to rebuild the Miller-Rotunda Bridge and Miller Road. State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), who is also a mayoral candidate, said this announcement is a...
Taylor student brings loaded gun to school, threatens officer
September 22nd, 20210 TAYLOR — A 15-year-old Taylor High School student brought a loaded gun to school and threatened to shoot the school security officer, according to police. The student had brought the gun in a fanny pack and the gun reportedly had the serial numbers filed off of it. Officers were called to the high school Wednesday morning, Sept....
James White officially confirmed as Detroit police chief
September 22nd, 20210 DETROIT — In a unanimous vote, the Detroit City Council officially confirmed the appointment of James White as Detroit’s 43rd police chief. White is a 24-year veteran with the department and previously served as assistant chief from 2012 until 2020 and is also a licensed mental health counselor. He said he is committed to looking...
Kym Worthy pleading for more staff
September 22nd, 20210 WAYNE COUNTY — With all types of business owners statewide struggling to find adequate staff, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is no different. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said that she is losing staff to other jobs and cannot compete with higher starting salaries elsewhere and has even asked retired assistant...Home invasion suspect in custody
September 22nd, 20210 DEARBORN — At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, a male suspect forced his way into an occupied residence in the 14000 block of Lanson Street. After assaulting the resident, the suspect fled the scene. Dearborn police located a person of interest nearby and that person is in custody. The preliminary investigation reveals...
Gov. Whitmer and legislature come together on bipartisan budget
September 21st, 20210 LANSING — Governor Whitmer and the state legislature have come together on a bipartisan budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2022, which begins Oct. 1. The general fund budget will total $11.8 billion and when combined with the school aid budget of $17 billion ($2 billion from federal sources), the full budget will provide $26.8...
13 Michigan schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools, two in Dearborn
September 21st, 20210 DEARBORN — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, 13 in Michigan and two in Dearborn. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The schools honored in Dearborn are......
City of Dearborn hiring election workers
September 21st, 20210 DEARBORN — City Clerk George Darany is now accepting applications for election inspectors to help work the Nov. 2 municipal general election. Applicants for the position must be registered voters in the state of Michigan, but students who are 16 or 17-years-old may also serve as election inspectors. “Election inspectors are...
Wayne County announces emergency rental assistance program
September 21st, 20211 WAYNE COUNTY — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has announced the creation of an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA). The program is geared towards assisting residents facing housing insecurity and/or possible eviction due to the pandemic. The ERA is scheduled to launch on Sept. 27. “Like most of us, I was hoping...
Dearborn to continue free bulk pickup of flood-damaged material through Sept. 30
September 20th, 20210 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn announced on Monday it will continue curbside bulk pickup of flood-damaged material through Thursday, Sept. 30 with no assessed fee, as an additional service to residents. The Dearborn City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to continue curbside bulk pickup through Sept. 30 in order...
Traffic Commission member Gail Walls looking to earn a seat on the Charter Revision Commission
September 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — Having experience on one city commission already, Gail Walls is looking to bring her experience to the Charter Revision Commission. Walls, who has lived in Dearborn for the past 33 years, has worked and raised her family in the city. She has worked for Ford Motor Company for 34 years in purchasing as a buyer and a......
First responders given Council citations for heroism in 2020 active shooter incident
September 17th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Six police officers and two dispatchers were recognized at the Dearborn Heights City Council meeting for their actions in a 2020 active shooter situation. On Aug. 29, 2020, Dearborn Heights police responded to calls of a man on a balcony at the Cherry Hill apartment complex waving a rifle around. Upon arrival,...
Inkster gets $1 million grant to enhance Internet service for all residents
September 17th, 20210 INKSTER — Flagstar Bank is partnering with other organizations in making a $1 million contribution to enhance Internet service throughout the city. The bank, along with the foundation headed by former Detroit Pistons player Chauncey Billups and several other partner organizations, announced the project. Flagstar’s contribution......
Outrage, frustration from community after student Abdulmalek Alsanabani tortured and killed in Yemen
September 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — The tragic kidnapping, torture and murder in Yemen of Abdulmalek Alsanabani, a Yemeni student who resided in California, sparked outrage and protests in the U.S. and Yemen this week. Alsanabani was a 25-year-old living in Fresno, California and had decided to take an often dangerous journey across the south of Yemen to...
Ten Dearborn schools participating in walk and bike to school contest
September 16th, 20210 DEARBORN — Students at 10 selected Dearborn Public Schools will be able to participate in a “Walk and Roll to School” contest. The contest will allow many elementary and middle school students to participate in a competition to earn a chance to win prizes by walking or riding their bikes to classes under a contest encouraging......
