News across Wayne County
Bachir Gemayel: 44 Years of mythology, not leadership
Monday, September 14, marked 44 years since the assassination of Bachir Gemayel, and I have to admit I was amused sitting and listening to speaker after speaker praise his extraordinary “leadership”, “vision”, “courage” and supposed dream of a strong and sovereign Lebanon.…
Is Europe restraining Israel, or merely protecting the two-state illusion?
This time, Europe seems serious about holding Israel accountable — or at least that is what 11 European countries, together with Canada, want us to believe. On September 8, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the U.K.…
Mayor Hammoud invites rapper Macklemore to perform in Dearborn after removal from Ed Sheeran tour over “Free Palestine” remarks
DEARBORN — The removal of rapper Macklemore from British singer Ed Sheeran’s tour after he chanted “Free Palestine” onstage during one of its New Jersey concerts has sparked widespread outrage in artistic and public circles across the United States, reaching Dearborn, where Mayor…
Community rallies around Samir Alnasir after serious soccer injury
DETROIT — A GoFundMe campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the family of an Arab American man who suffered serious injuries while officiating a Catholic High School League soccer game in August. Samir Alnasir, 51, was struck in the head by an errant ball during a…
Middle East wars converge as Iran, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza crises deepen
Middle East Weekly Briefing: September 11–17, 2026 War on Iran Trump signals that the seven-month Iran war may be approaching an end President Trump said on September 16 that the conflict was “hopefully” nearing its conclusion. He is expected to meet leaders of the six Gulf…
Detroit native looking to keep legacies alive
DETROIT – A local cultural anthropologist is working to help Arab and Muslim families capture their elders’ stories and keep their history alive. Zarinah El-Amin, a Detroit native, has worked in book publishing since 2009 but said that everything shifted for her when she lost her…
Where’s the environment in Michigan election? ‘The vocabulary and framing has changed’
Environmental issues rank near the bottom of voter concerns in Michigan's 2026 election, but climate and environmental policies are still shaping key races through debates over data centers, energy costs, and corporate accountability.
Michigan environmental news: Detroit tornado damage, DTE Gas rate hike request, COVID vaccine delay for kids
This week's Michigan environmental news: DTE Gas seeks another rate increase hours after approval of a $74.5-million hike, Detroit assesses tornado damage to 101 properties, and GOP gubernatorial nominee John James proposes tripling the cap on utility alternatives.
Alma Band Hits High Note at Comerica Park
Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Detroit Tigers mascot Paws provided a moment of levity for Alma High School’s marching band by taking a turn on the cymbals in the Comerica Park tunnel before the musicians stepped onto the field to perform the national anthem last Tuesday. The…
Benson, James offer differing plans on tariffs, data centers, health care at Detroit Economic Club
The two major party candidates for Michigan governor answered questions before the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday. As Russ McNamara reports, Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson had differing visions of governance.
Benson, James offer differing plans on tariffs, data centers, health care at Detroit Econ Club
Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James outlined their plans to lower costs, addressing tariffs, data centers, health care, and state government.
As Michigan bans phones in classrooms, educator argues for teaching digital literacy instead
While Michigan joins many other states in banning phones during school, one educator says schools should teach students responsible phone use instead of restricting access to technology they'll use for life.