Arab American arrested, arraigned on federal charges, for string of armed robberies in Dearborn, Metro Detroit
DEARBORN – The Dearborn Police Department and the FBI-Violent Crimes Task Force have apprehend Abdulawahab Ahmed Musleh for a June armed robbery in Dearborn and have connected him with other armed robberies in the area. On Wednesday, June 15, around 3 p.m., the Dearborn Police Department responded to a call about an armed robbery at a […]
Seeking change, more than 100,000 Lebanese cast ballots for May 15 election
More than 100,000 Lebanese living abroad cast ballots for parliamentary elections on Friday and Sunday, many backing political newcomers after the worst crisis since Lebanon’s 1975-90 civil war led to widespread poverty and a wave of emigration. Some 225,000 Lebanese living overseas were eligible to participate in the elections in more than 50 countries, the […]
Bennett must tread carefully: The “Sword of Jerusalem” could be unleashed again
Starting on April 15, the Israeli occupation army and police raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Occupied East Jerusalem on a daily basis. Under the pretense of providing protection to provocative “visits” by thousands of illegal Israeli Jewish settlers and right-wing fanatics, the Israeli army has wounded hundreds of Palestinians, including journalists, and arrested hundreds more. […]
Tracing Toledo’s Arab American roots for Arab American Heritage Month
By Zeinab Cheaib April is Arab American Heritage Month, which is particularly special in Toledo, where a vital Arab-American community has contributed to the city’s rich history for more than a century. Samir Abu Absi, a professor emeritus at the University of Toledo, said some of the first Arab immigrants came to north Toledo to […]
Muslim American giving aimed at poor totaled $1.8 billion last year, study shows
By Dan Parks Muslim Americans gave $1.8 billion last year to meet their religious obligation to help the poor, according to a new study by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The study counted only giving related to the religious principle known as zakat, which generally dictates that Muslims are expected […]
Ceremony scheduled to rename the North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport after Warren C. Evans
ROMULUS – The North Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport is scheduled to be renamed after Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans on April 4. The Wayne County Airport Authority Board of Directors voted in June to rename the terminal in Evans’ honor. Detroit Metro Airport will hold a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. on April […]
Dearborn bank robbery suspect caught hiding in porta-potty
DEARBORN – A suspect in the robbery of Dearborn Federal Savings Bank was identified by Dearborn police and caught hiding in a porta-potty. On March 2, the suspect walked up to the window at Dearborn Federal Savings Bank on Michigan Ave. near Military and gestured to his hip, implying he had a weapon before handing […]
Mosque arsonist identified as local Arab American, former U.S. army translator in Iraq, with history of mental health issues
DEARBORN — The local community was shocked by a disturbing incident last weekend when an armed man set fire at a mosque, shot at responding Dearborn police officers and was subsequently killed after a pursuit. The Arab American News later learned from sources that the suspect in the attack on the Al-Huda mosque last Saturday morning […]
Preparing students for a career in tech
– Michael Mitchell is a high school teacher for Hamtramck Public Schools Software has become an essential part of our everyday lives. From smartphones to washing machines, computer applications are here to stay, and we must prepare the next generation to be adept in tech. With the tech business booming, many students are looking to get […]
Chief Shahin outlines new plan for public safety in Dearborn
DEARBORN — With a focus on accountability, Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin has outlined his plan to combat the problems that residents care about the most. Residents have been very vocal in their concerns over reckless and distracted driving throughout the city as well as an increase in violent crimes. Shahin said that while violent crimes […]
