Arab American goalie thrilled for chance to compete with hometown favorite Detroit Red Wings
July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings 2019 development camp wrapped up this past weekend under the watchful eye of new general manager Steve Yzerman at Little Caesars Arena downtown, as recent draft picks and free agent signees battled it out on the ice. Among the latter group was Plymouth native Robbie Beydoun, a lifelong fan of the team...
Splash pads and neighborhood pools now open in Dearborn sites
July 3rd, 20190 DEARBORN — As part of the city’s outdoor aquatic season, splash pads are now open at three Dearborn sites. The splash pads are located at Crowley, Hemlock and Whitmore-Bolles Parks; they are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A part failure delayed the opening of the Crowley and Hemlock Park splash pads. Use of the splash...
Arab American Civil Right League, NAACP hold fifth annual justice awards tribute
July 3rd, 20190 DETROIT — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) and the Detroit Branch of the NAACP hosted the fifth annual Justice Awards Tribute event on Tuesday, honoring individuals who have dedicated their lives to equality and justice. This year's honorees were Judge Kirsten Frank Kelly of the Michigan Court of Appeals and attorney...
2019’s best and worst places for Fourth of July celebrations
July 3rd, 20190 With the Fourth of July just days away, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2019's Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations on Tuesday, as well as accompanying videos to go along with interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts & Figures infographic. To determine the best...
Arab American non-profit expands Macomb County services, opens primary care clinic
July 1st, 20190 STERLING HEIGHTS — The Arab American & Chaldean Council announced it will now be offering integrated health care services in Sterling Heights, with the opening of the council’s new primary care clinic. The clinic is located at ACC's Macomb location at 38219 Mound Rd. in Sterling Heights, providing a multi-faceted healthcare...
Nawal Hamadeh talks about her charter schools and the 2019 graduation incident
June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN - In a conversation with The Arab American News, Nawal Hamadeh, founder and director of the Hamadeh Educational Services, discussed the incident that took place at the Universal Academy graduation ceremony, which turned into a public issue after the release of a video sparked a widespread debate. The video featured two...
Dearborn water rate change doesn’t do nearly enough to support residents, councilman says
June 30th, 20190 DEARBORN—The Dearborn City Council voted 4-1 last Tuesday to amend fixed rates charged to the city's water customers. According to Councilman David Bazzy, the move led to heated discussions. “There was a lot of good discussions back and forth, some of it slightly heated, some of it not so heated," he said. "I think that either...
Ghida Dagher: Creating change, opening doors behind the scenes
June 30th, 20190 LANSING – As waves of Arab Americans have pushed past political barriers and successfully secured political power in the country in recent years, many have become the representative faces of this growing trend. There are, however, many young Arab Americans who have worked for years in movement politics, and the community...
Arab Americans work to serve the community, fill talent gap through Challenge Detroit
June 30th, 20190 DETROIT — One of the biggest challenges facing the “Motor City” in recent years as it continues yet another renaissance has been the tendency for talented young professionals to leave the city. In response, Doyle Mosher and Deirdre Groves founded Challenge Detroit in 2008, in hopes of keeping the area's brightest and best from...
Healthy Dearborn coalition to begin eight-week walking campaign
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN – Beginning July 10, Healthy Dearborn, Mayor Jack O’Reilly and Beaumont Health will launch a new eight-week challenge to offer people more opportunities to participate in a healthier lifestyle. The campaign will run until September 10. The campaign is currently looking for volunteer walk leaders. Anyone interested is...
Dearborn Hills Golf Course offers opportunities for kids
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department’s “Drivers” or “Putters” programs are offering golf opportunities for kids beginning June 18. Golf enthusiasts between the ages of 7 and 17 are invited to register for both programs. The Drivers and Putters programs, offered at the Robert Herndon Dearborn Hills Golf...
Hassan Sheikh named deputy director of Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department
June 27th, 20190 DEARBORN – Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department has appointed Hassan Sheikh as its deputy director. The department works to retain businesses, attract investment and maintain property values in the city. Sheikh was previously director of Hamtramck's Community and Economic Development Department. He was...
Gov. Whitmer signs multiple bills, including changes to graduated license requirements
June 26th, 20190 LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed multiple noteworthy House and Senate bills on Tuesday, including one amending the requirements for the levels of a graduated license and another regulating unmanned aircraft systems in certain circumstances. Senate Bill 192 amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that an individual who has a...
Bernie Sanders proposes canceling entire $1.6 trillion in U.S. student loan debt
June 24th, 20190 Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed a bill on Monday eliminating all $1.6 trillion of student debt held in the United States, two days before the candidates' first debate in Miami, adding to the 2020 policy fight of the Democratic presidential primary. Sanders' proposal suggests that the federal government pay to wipe clean the student...
Woman awarded over $3 million after Oakwood physician is found negligent
June 24th, 20190 DETROIT — Plaintiff Mariah Martinez was awarded over $3 million on Monday after former Oakwood Healthcare and William Beaumont Hospital physician Yasser Awaad was found negligent in misdiagnosing and treating her for epilepsy. The case was tried in Wayne County Circuit Court with Judge Robert J. Colombo presiding. Martinez was......
Amnesty program from Dearborn court waives late fees on unpaid tickets through June 28
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — The 19th District Court announced its 2019 Amnesty Program for all delinquent civil infraction tickets, which began on Monday and runs through June 28. Unpaid tickets can accumulate additional late fees, default fees and warrant fees, increasing the original amount of the ticket. The program will allow individuals an...
Amended Dearborn ordinance gives dates and times for fireworks use
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn updated the fireworks ordinance in February of this year. While the amended ordinance restricts the number of holidays and the times during which residents can discharge fireworks throughout the year, more allowable days were added around Independence Day. During and leading up to Independence Day,...
Community holds fundraiser for prosecutor Kym Worthy in Dearborn
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Friends, supporters, well wishers, prominent community members and officials alike turned out by the dozens on Wednesday June 19 at Habib's Cuisine, supporting one of the most respected prosecutors in the country, Kym Worthy, for her upcoming bid for reelection. Worthy, who recently joined with Michigan Solicitor General...
Lebanese consul general explains mission’s services to the community
June 22nd, 20190 SOUTHFIELD – The Lebanese Consulate in Detroit is an active and contributing member in the community, with Suzan Mouzi-Yassine as its consul general and the head of the mission. In an interview with The Arab American News, Mouzi-Yassine explained the various services the Consulate offers to the large Lebanese American community in......
Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud to meet Flint residents, expand investigation
June 22nd, 20190 LANSING – The Department of Attorney General (AG) dropped all charges related to the Flint water crisis as an expanded investigation spearheaded by Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy is underway. Though details of the new investigation are yet to be released, Hammoud has said that she won't...
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell cosponsors bill to protect Palestinian children under Israeli occupation
June 22nd, 20191 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) has joined a roster of 19 legislators in cosponsoring H.R.2407 - Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act. The bill was introduced on the House floor by U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) in April and was referred to the House......
Arab American author who lost book deal sues publisher for $13.4 million
June 22nd, 20192 Natasha Tynes, a Jordanian American author who lost a book deal after shaming a Black train worker for eating on a train, has sued her publisher for $13.4 million, claiming their condemnation led her to have "suicidal thoughts" and receive death threats. Tynes filed a lawsuit against publisher Rare Bird Lit in a Los Angeles court on...
Dearborn Schools seeking $245 million bond for upgrading buildings in dire need of repairs
June 22nd, 20190 DEARBORN — Michigan's third largest school district will seek a $245 million bond approval this year for revamped media centers, new furniture, equipment, technology upgrades and more, in hopes of fixing up some of the most outdated buildings in the state. A $245 million bond proposal is being sent by board members to state......
