News across Greater Detroit

Calling All Singers – Rochester Community Chorus Begins Rehearsals October 12, 2026
New singers are always welcome The Rochester Community Chorus begins weekly rehearsals on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the sanctuary of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4230 Livernois, Troy, Michigan, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Chorus will prepare two musical compositions to…
Detroit consulate becomes first U.S. stop for Lebanon’s biometric passport rollout
SOUTHFIELD — As part of Lebanon’s broader digital transition to make official documents easier to obtain, reduce forgery and ease the burden on Lebanese expatriates, the Consulate General of Lebanon in Detroit completed the procedures for issuing the first Lebanese biometric…
Improving Arab and African American relationships beyond responding to crises
There was an unfortunate series of events which took place last week, which have renewed conversations in Metro Detroit regarding tensions between Arab American and African American communities. An incident in the Warrendale neighborhood in Detroit involving an Arab American…

Big Reds Tennis Loses a Tough One to Grosse Ile
The Milan Boys Varsity Tennis team traveled to Grosse Ile on September 22, for an away match that saw them losing by a score of 2-6. The Sun Times News connected with Milan Coach Nate Rodriguez about the matchup. Rodriguez said winning for Milan was senior Carter Smith at 3…

Big Reds Swim and Dive Win Back-to-Back Meets
The Milan Girls Varsity Swim and Dive team came away with some strong wins over the past week in taking on New Boston Huron- Taylor and Dundee. The Sun Times News connected Milan Coach Dan Heikka to learn more about the meets. On Sept. 22, Milan traveled to Taylor to swim their…
Week 5 High School Football scores
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2026, 10:09 p.m. -- AREAWIDE -- Week 5 of the high school football season is a wrap. Almont beat Imlay City 37-20, Dryden football upset top dog Deckerville 44-38 in 8-man, Lapeer lost to Saginaw United 49-14, Mayville was shut out 35-0 by Byron in 8-man and…
LETTER: Support your local library and the 1st Amendment
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances” (1st…
Mike Rogers claims he was an assembly line worker. The UAW said that is stretching the truth.
Rogers says he built Chrysler vehicles on an assembly line. Records show his work was at an aftermarket facility that modified vehicles after they left the factory.

Dearborn denies religious favoritism alleged in federal lawsuit
DEARBORN — The city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud face a federal lawsuit filed by a resident who alleges that public money was used to promote Islamic observances while Christian and Jewish holidays were ignored. Hammoud has categorically denied the allegations, affirming his…

Metro Detroit leaders rally behind El-Sayed at Dearborn fundraiser
DEARBORN — The Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn hosted a large fundraiser on Sunday, September 20, for Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The event drew a sizable gathering of elected officials, political figures and community leaders from across…
Is Israel’s reign ending? Macklemore and the cultural war over Palestine
Page Six Hollywood recently declared: “War of Open Letters Erupts Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Factions in Hollywood.” Only a few years ago, a headline like this would have seemed unthinkable. The article described an increasingly open struggle between pro-Palestine and…
Dearborn Public Schools receives $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools has received a $460,565 grant and support services to serve more Michigan-grown and produced food in the more than 3 million meals it provides students each year. Officials from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…