News across Wayne County
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…
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…
U-M study shows Detroit anti-gun violence program appears to be working
An analysis by the University of Michigan shows a sharp drop in Detroit gun violence connected to a violence prevention program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Michigan environmental news: State faces $85 billion water funding need as aging pipes fail
Michigan may need up to $85 billion over 20 years to fix water infrastructure after a wave of main breaks. Plus: DTE's 20-year energy plan, rising COVID levels, PFAS cleanup progress, and more environmental news from across the state.
Fatal stabbing of Chipotle worker raises concerns about downtown Detroit safety
DETROIT — While taking a break in the alley behind her workplace, an employee of a Chipotle restaurant on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit was stabbed several times and killed in broad daylight on Sunday, in view of passersby. Although Detroit police quickly identified and…
Roseville woman charged with threatening Dearborn mayor, mosque and Arab residents
DEARBORN — Prosecutors have filed several criminal charges against an Arab American woman from Roseville after she called Dearborn police and threatened violence against Arabs coming from Dearborn to Macomb County. The defendant, Alicia Choucair, 33, appeared in Dearborn’s 19th…