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What the Dearborn mayor says will happen to Netanyahu if he visits the city
Read full article: What the Dearborn mayor says will happen to Netanyahu if he visits the cityDearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has a message after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership
Read full article: Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadershipSome Arab American leaders in Michigan are expressing cautious optimism about Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign after months of outrage over President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
Special council meeting held for Dearborn animal shelter as contract expires in 5 days
Read full article: Special council meeting held for Dearborn animal shelter as contract expires in 5 daysThe fate of stray animals in Dearborn is unclear, as the city's contract with its animal shelter expires on Monday.
'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponents
Read full article: 'Uncommitted' wins 2 Democratic delegates in Michigan, a victory for Biden's anti-war opponentsThe “uncommitted” campaign protesting President Joe Biden in Michigan has enough primary election votes to win two delegates.
Community leaders call on The Wall Street Journal to retract controversial opinion piece about Dearborn
Read full article: Community leaders call on The Wall Street Journal to retract controversial opinion piece about DearbornArab American leaders are calling on The Wall Street Journal to retract the controversial opinion piece about Dearborn.
Biden, Dearborn leaders decry ‘Islamophobic’ opinion article in Wall Street Journal
Read full article: Biden, Dearborn leaders decry ‘Islamophobic’ opinion article in Wall Street JournalLeaders in the Dearborn community are pushing back against an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal calling the city “America’s Jihad Capital.”
Dearborn deploys underground rat baiting program to reduce infestations
Read full article: Dearborn deploys underground rat baiting program to reduce infestationsThe city of Dearborn has partnered with a pest control company to implement “subterranean baiting” in an effort to address rat and rodent infestations.
Dearborn mayor slams Biden, state leaders after deadly hospital explosion in Gaza
Read full article: Dearborn mayor slams Biden, state leaders after deadly hospital explosion in GazaThe mayor of Dearborn, a city with the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the U.S., issued a statement calling out the Biden administration and other lawmakers after a blast at a hospital in Gaza killed hundreds of Palestinians on Tuesday.
Here’s where new speed humps are being installed in Dearborn, and why those spots were chosen
Read full article: Here’s where new speed humps are being installed in Dearborn, and why those spots were chosenDearborn officials announced Thursday that new speed humps have been installed in three “high-traffic areas” to cut down on speeding and reckless driving in the city.
Michigan community first in United States to offer Eid as paid holiday for city employees
Read full article: Michigan community first in United States to offer Eid as paid holiday for city employeesDearborn will become the first city in the United States to offer “Eid” as a paid holiday for city employees.
2 cities compete in basketball charity game to help other countries devastated by natural disasters
Read full article: 2 cities compete in basketball charity game to help other countries devastated by natural disastersTicket sales from a charity basketball showdown Friday between Hamtramck and Dearborn are going to Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program to boost early literacy in Dearborn children
Read full article: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program to boost early literacy in Dearborn childrenThe Dolly Parton Imagination Library is providing free books to children in Dearborn until they are five years old.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to boost early literacy in Dearborn children
Read full article: Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to boost early literacy in Dearborn childrenThe Dolly Parton Imagination Library is providing free books to children in Dearborn until they are five years old.
Dearborn police urge residents to not interact with scam social media accounts
Read full article: Dearborn police urge residents to not interact with scam social media accountsThe Dearborn Police Department wants to alert residents that social media accounts are impersonating elected government officials.
3 drivers arrested after Dearborn police chief looks out office window, sees them doing ‘burnouts’
Read full article: 3 drivers arrested after Dearborn police chief looks out office window, sees them doing ‘burnouts’Three drivers were arrested and their cars were impounded after the Dearborn police chief looked out his office window and saw them doing dangerous “burnouts” right outside the police station.
Man charged for yelling racial slurs at Dearborn market customers while raising baseball bat
Read full article: Man charged for yelling racial slurs at Dearborn market customers while raising baseball batA White man who yelled racial slurs at two Black customers outside a Dearborn market while raising a baseball bat over his head and walking toward them has been charged, officials said.
Man arrested after felonious assault, ethnic intimidation at Dearborn grocery market
Read full article: Man arrested after felonious assault, ethnic intimidation at Dearborn grocery marketPolice are investigating a felonious assault and ethnic intimidation that occurred at Westborn Market off of Michigan Avenue.
ACCESS hosts 16th annual Arab American Service Day with focus in Dearborn
Read full article: ACCESS hosts 16th annual Arab American Service Day with focus in DearbornAfter a two year pandemic pause, Arab American Service Day returned to the Metro Detroit area, with hundreds of volunteers showing up to serve.
Flashpoint Interview: Dearborn mayor-elect talks new role, infrastructure issues
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Dearborn mayor-elect talks new role, infrastructure issuesDearborn mayor-elect sat down with Flashpoint host Devin Scillian to discuss his new role and challenges facing the city.
Michigan House leader wants earlier elections to fill seats
Read full article: Michigan House leader wants earlier elections to fill seatsThe Republican leader of the Michigan House is urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to immediately schedule special elections to fill what will be four open seats in chamber, the most vacancies in at least 30 years.
Morning Briefing Nov. 3, 2021: Dearborn elects its first Arab-American mayor, Detroit police find body in trunk of burning car
Read full article: Morning Briefing Nov. 3, 2021: Dearborn elects its first Arab-American mayor, Detroit police find body in trunk of burning carHere are this morning's top stories.
Nearly 50 years since Hubbard, Dearborn elects its first Arab-American mayor
Read full article: Nearly 50 years since Hubbard, Dearborn elects its first Arab-American mayorThe city with the largest concentration of Arab Americans in the country has elected its first Arab-American mayor, the 7th mayor in the city’s history.
Dearborn will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2007 -- but which 2 candidates will advance?
Read full article: Dearborn will elect a new mayor for the first time since 2007 -- but which 2 candidates will advance?Tuesday marks the Michigan Primary Election, leaving voters with many important decisions up and down the ballot. In Dearborn, residents will vote on a proposal to revisit the city’s charter, decide on a library millage, select new members to City Council, and choose a new mayor for the first time since 2007.
Michigan Rep. Abdullah Hammoud tests positive for COVID
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Abdullah Hammoud tests positive for COVIDDEARBORN, Mich. – Michigan state Representative Abdullah Hammoud says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. On Jan. 8, Rep. Hammoud released a statement saying he has tested positive for COVID-19, but he is feeling well. Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. Although the Michigan Legislature is scheduled to reconvene next week, I will return to session once it is safe for me to do so. Rep. Abdullah Hammoud
State legislators push for Robert Saleh to be named Detroit Lions head coach
Read full article: State legislators push for Robert Saleh to be named Detroit Lions head coachDETROIT – As the Detroit Lions begin its search for the next head coach, some Michigan legislators banded together to weigh in on their choice for the position. Nearly 40 state lawmakers signed their name on a letter thanking owner Sheila Ford Hamp for the change, also urging her to hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and Dearborn-native Robert Saleh. Read: Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coachThe idea of the letter came from Rep. Abdullah Hammoud. “When you think about Robert coming home, Henry Ford’s hometown, he went to the high school that Henry Ford built. Ultimately, it’ll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach.
Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coach
Read full article: Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coachIn an open letter to the Detroit Lions, a group of Michigan lawmakers are endorsing Dearborn native and 49ers defensive coach Robert Saleh as the team’s next head coach. For many in our state, and across the globe, the Detroit Lions hold a special place in our lives. We look forward to future success through transitioning to a new manager and head coach.”“Speaking of head coach, we have one name in mind — Robert Saleh,” the letter continues. Ultimately, it’ll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach. More: 4 candidates for next Detroit Lions head coach
Dearborn's Qahwah House ranked best coffee spot in Michigan by Yelp
Read full article: Dearborn's Qahwah House ranked best coffee spot in Michigan by YelpQahwah House was ranked best coffee shop in Michigan by Yelp. (Yelp/user: Alyssa R.)DEARBORN, Mich. - With temperatures taking a cooler turn for the fall season, Michiganders will begin taking refuge in the nearest coffee shop. Luckily, Yelp has taken on the onerous task of choosing with its list of the best coffee shop in each state. Qahwah House in east Dearborn topped the list as the best coffee shop in Michigan. The coffee shop will be opening a second location on Michigan Avenue in downtown west Dearborn.