The City of Dearborn and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud have announced a major $1 million renovation project for the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center’s fitness facilities. Starting in August 2024, the center at 15801 Michigan Ave will undergo extensive upgrades, resulting in the temporary shutdown of the workout facility for the entire month. The planned
Dr. Ghada Mustapha of Dearborn, a mother of three, who tragically passed away today in a car accident earlier this morning. Dr. Mustapha was a Brem scholar from Fordson High School and continued her education at the University of Michigan for both undergraduate and medical school. The crash occurred at 7:59 a.m. on Friday, July
A 17-year-old Detroit teenager found himself without a ride after his black Chrysler 300 V6 with straight piped exhaust was impounded right from the driveway of his home. The teen had taken a trip to Dearborn and decided to perform donuts in the Ford Field Park parking lot where children were present. The timing of
High school graduates in Michigan will now be able to attend their local community colleges tuition-free. This initiative is part of Michigan’s $19 billion school aid budget for fiscal year 2025, a segment of the state’s $82.5 billion overall budget approved on June 27 Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the new school aid budget on Tuesday,
Murtada Al Hamzawy, a 33-year-old father of three from Dearborn, was found deceased at a friend’s house in Southgate. The cause of death remains unknown at this time, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his sudden passing. Al Hamzawy was reportedly visiting a friend’s home when the tragic incident occurred. Southgate police were
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is urging residents in flood-prone areas to prepare for potential basement flooding this week. Despite the regional system operating at full capacity, 1 to 1 ½ inches of rain are expected over the next two days, possibly in quick bursts. GLWA advises those with a history of flooding to
The Michigan House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a trio of bills known as “Melody’s Law,” aiming to criminalize necrophilia statewide. Having already cleared the Michigan Senate, the legislation is now on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk for an expected signature. Under Melody’s Law, sexual penetration of a corpse would be
Tragedy struck late Saturday night as 25-year-old Kassem Alrubaiee of Dearborn was fatally shot. The shooting occurred around 10:00 p.m. on Warren Ave. near Southfield Freeway in Detroit. Police report that Alrubaiee was shot at over 32 times. The victim was driven to Beaumont/Corewell Health Hospital in Dearborn by a friend but was pronounced dead
Crestwood High School officials are investigating a senior prank that took place earlier this week, which could result in severe consequences for the students involved. The incident, involving 15 to 20 students, included the use of toilet paper and spray paint to deface school property. The prank, which occurred overnight, left the school covered in
Pro Palestine Protesters took over a section of Detroit’s Wayne State Campus and set up an encampment. The group began to protest Thursday evening before setting up their tents and put up a wooden border. The protestors are demanding the school divest from Israel amid the Israel-Gaza war. They plan to stay there till the
