Dearborn mayor slams Biden, state leaders after deadly hospital explosion in Gaza
The 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.
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 cityโs 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
DEARBORN, Mich. โ 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
DETROIT โ 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. โWhen you think about Robert coming home, Henry Fordโs hometown, he went to the high school that Henry Ford built. Ultimately, itโll be up to the new general manager to hire a new head coach.
Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coach
In an open letter to the Detroit Lions, a group of Michigan lawmakers are endorsing Dearborn native and 49ers defensive coach Robert Saleh as the teamโs 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.โโSpeaking of head coach, we have one name in mind โ Robert Saleh,โ the letter continues. Ultimately, itโll 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
Qahwah 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.