Tag: Dearborn
Fireworks In Dearborn and The Mixed Reactions
Every July 4th, Dearborn particularly gives the impression, among other cities, that the Fireworks are overdone by some of its residents. Although, there are multiple guidelines and regulations as to the type, time, location, dates, and guidelines for lighting fireworks, many of these guidelines are not really followed nor enforced, leaving many residents with mixed feelings.
What’s in A Sign?
One of the things I often find myself paying attention to, whether I am here in Dearborn or visiting a new place, is the attention to detail that businesses put into signage and the design of storefronts or window displays.
Poet Ali Alsendy Recites A Poem About Iftar Food Pictures in Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0M9e7dAwk
Hints of Deceit… Dearborn Anew
Dearborn, MI… Home to the best of things: Chicken Shawarma, Baklava and Cheese Pies.
A Yemeni-American Experience
If you were to enter my neighborhood, you might be either shocked or feel very at home, Here are some things you would notice....
In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine
In My Presence Poem by Wissam Charafeddine in the Dearborn Open Mic
Why Our Jokes on Mental Health are Unintentionally Destroying Lives
Even though mental health is slowly becoming more normalized in our community, the jokes haven't stopped.
Business That Matters
"The blind measure triumph in business by money alone, though money alone is not the only metric by which success should be measured"
Ali Alsendy recites poem “I don’t Love You” in the Dearborn Open Mic
Ali Alsendy recites poem "I don't Love You" in the Dearborn Open Mic
Dearborn Muslims Approach Summer with High Spirits and a Renewed State of Being
Most Dearborn schools have been out for about a week and some college spring classes have come to a close. The city celebrated the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and celebrated Eid Al-Fitr on Saturday for some and Sunday for others.
Letter From The City of Dearborn Reminding Residents of Fireworks Rules
DEARBORN, Mich. – As Fourth of July approaches, Dearborn residents are reminded to follow state and local laws regarding the purchase and use of fireworks, as well as to exercise extreme caution.
Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic
Fatimah Alhussieni Recites Baghdad Poem at Dearborn Open Mic
The W Institute Launches in Dearborn
The W Institute launched on June 21st, founding its home in Dearborn, Michigan. The W Institute is a modern, welcoming, creative space for facilitating lifelong learning to accommodate the needs and aspirations of the community through education and arts.
$500 Reward for Catching The Dearborn Night Firework Bombers
Yesterday, it has been reported by several citizens living in East Dearborn of a car passing between residential houses between 1AM and 2AM throwing some sort of illegal firework that caused a large explosion, shaking houses, triggering car alarms, waking neighbors, and scaring children.
Detroit is Not On Fire by Renoun
Renoun recites her poem about Detroit, "Detroit is not on fire", in the Dearborn Open Mic. Powerful!
Zagster Bike Share Comes to Dearborn
Last week, as I was on my way to catch an Amtrak train to Ann Arbor, I noticed something peculiar at the Dingell Transit Center in Dearborn. Lined up in front of the train station was a row of Zagster bikes, similar to the ones used by quicken loans employees in Downtown Detroit.
Call Dearborn Police When You See or Hear Illegal Fireworks 3139433030
Dearborn residents are encouraged to call 313-943-3030 to anonymously report unsafe or illegal fireworks activity in their neighborhood, or to call 9-1-1 if there is a dangerous or emergency situation.
Another Speeding Fatality in Dearborn
Another fatal accident in Dearborn. The cycle of dangerous driving continues. May they Rest In Peace. Our condolences to the family.
Dearborn Open Mic: وسام شرف الدين يقرأ قصيدة “يواسيني حبك حين اشتداد الألم” في المنبر الأدبي المفتوح
وسام شرف الدين يقرأ قصيدة "يواسيني حبك حين اشتداد الألم" في المنبر الأدبي المفتوح
علي مرتضى السندي يلقي قصيدة غازلتها في المنبر الأدبي العربي المفتوح في مدينة ديربورن ميشيجان
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzV-_Go4M8I
I Slashed My Heart Over The Sun by Manal Badreddine recited at Dearborn Open Mic
I Slashed My Heart Over The Sun by Manal Badreddine recited at Dearborn Open Mic. Join the next session on July 5, 2017 at 7PM at the Arab American Museum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM-Mb7Cc-f8
Wissam Charafeddine recites Color of Life at Dearborn Open Mic
https://youtu.be/xP_u4SZ-ViA Wissam Charafeddine @wcharaf recites Color of Life at Dearborn Open MIc. Join us tonight 6/7/2017 at 7PM for another Dearborn Open Mic at the @ArabAmericanMuseum dearbornblog.com/openmic Event Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1929015027382769/
Thirst – Manal Badreddine – Dearborn Open Mic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1OILeNANCs
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Ali Mortadha Alsendy – من أين أنت؟ السيد علي مرتضى السندي
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqS5m76aAyA
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – فضحتنا صفحات الماء في شط العرب
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – فضحتنا صفحات الماء في شط العرب
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – ناوليني كاس نار
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsE0Jm4bDtI
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – أزار الليل Azar Allayl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0B0HrWHCA
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Bashar Darwish – Mazmiz قصيدة مزمز
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDlbWAaW4Uk
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Wissam Charafeddine – ببساطة احبك
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dTM_rKdiI
Dearborn Arabic Open Mic – Nisreen Faraj – We Judge – 4-12-17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6FFsX9zr94
An Ode: “Al Basha chicken sub”
Get yourself a Basha chicken sub.
The Ugly Cousin Scoop: “Dear Dearborn Heights…”
They say sarcasm is anger’s ugly cousin. And cheating’s ugly cousin is flirting, or so I’ve heard. Well, Dearborn has an ugly cousin too. About as ugly as a festering boil on the red side of a baboon’s ass. Well, maybe not THAT ugly. But certainly that inflamed. Fellow outsiders, I introduce to you: the ...
The Islamic Centers Scoop: Five Customs That Are Unique To Dearborn Mosques
Dearborn, Michigan is home to highest concentration of Arabs outside of the Middle East, as well as the greatest number of Islamic institutions in the Western world. These centers and organizations have been invaluable in serving the Muslim community and in keeping Islamic traditions alive and active. Muslims throughout the Americas and Europe have envied ...
The LA-AH Scoop: The Many Ways To Say “No” In Dearborn
No means no! We all know that. But “yes” can also mean no. So can “maybe”. So can “inshallah”. So can “of course! I’ll be there!” Outsiders, I’m sure you’re confused. But Dearborners know exactly what I’m talking about. In a word, there are so many ways to say “no” in Dearborn that we’ve forgotten ...
The Death Camp Scoop: Confessions Of An Arabic School Survivor
Previously, I touched upon the horrific institution of Arabic School as a last resort for parents who want to discipline their kids. Of course, that is an exaggeration. Arabic School is not meant to punish kids. It’s meant to serve a number of far greater purposes, such as language education, cultural awareness, and religious foundation. ...
The Slipper Scoop: Whoopin’ Dearborn Style!
Let’s face it, folks. There’s nothing like a good beating to really counter a child’s misbehavior. Yes, we know that it’s the 21st century now and ‘hugs not drugs’ and all that crap… but dissenters of this argument better have a really good explanation for why kids today are so outrageously arrogant, self-centered, and disrespectful. ...
The Hour Scoop: A Breakdown Of Dearborn’s ‘Arabic Time’
“Er-a-beek time. ER-A-BEEK time! ER-A-BEEK ER-A-BEEK ER-A-BEEK Time!” Dearborners of the 90’s will recall this funny little tune from the evening lineup of the Arabic television station “Sada El Arab”, which was, until the advent of Internet and satellite TV, Dearborn’s only link to the Arab world. But Arabic Time isn’t just a childhood memory; ...
The WAILI Scoop: How To Fit In At A Dearborn Funeral
Some day, my dear outsiders, you may have to pay your respects to Dearborn’s deceased. Dearborners are very dutiful in paying respects. Some can be so dutiful that it becomes a regular part of their Sunday afternoons. But it’s inspiring to see that this community has held on to that basic tenet of mutual respect. ...
The Burger Scoop: The Five Tastiest Halal Burgers In Town
Now, I’m no food critic, folks. I know nothing about the technicalities of burger-making, and my culinary expertise is limited to peeling an orange and flipping an egg …clumsily! But I do know one thing: I know a darn good burger when I taste one! And when Dearborners are out and about in search of ...
Is Dearborn A City or A Settlement?
What makes a city a city and not a settlement?! A bunch of people living in houses in a large place makes a settlement. In order for a settlement to become a city, things need to happen. A city is where humans build a network of services, activities, and relationships, paint it with culture, literature, ...
The Solemn Scoop: A Memorial To Shocking Dearborn Tragedies
No community is without its tragedies. Some remain contained within the family; some consume the town; and others rattle the nation. A select few go on to enter the national psyche, retaining their names after the incidents’ locations (such as “Columbine”, “Oklahoma City”, and “Newtown, Connecticut”). This week, services are held in memory of Ali ...
The Winter Scoop: Four Ways to Enjoy the Snow in Metro Detroit
This one’s a bit late in the season, I admit. But in Michigan, you NEVER know when frigid February will strike again! It may not be Aspen or the Alps, but Dearborn does have its fair share of winter entertainment. When frost hits, consider any of these wintry pastimes. 4. Hemlock Park: East Dearborn Hemlock ...
The Wedding Scoop: The Exclusive Rules of the Dearborn Wedding
I attended (yet another) Dearborn wedding last weekend, and in the process realized just how wildly unique these occasions truly are. Over the years, the Dearborn wedding culture has evolved into a beast of its own. Blending Middle Eastern and Arab-American traditions, Dearborn weddings have become a hashed hodge-podge of extravagant tedium. (Dearborners may find ...
The Traffic Scoop: Five Dearborn Traffic Areas to Avoid
Dearborners know that if your destination is through these parts, take an alternate route! 5. Ford Road and Oakman Boulevard: Prepare for outrageously long traffic lights, heavy car flow, and never-ending turn signals. Take Oakman to Miller or to Michigan Ave. instead. 4. Michigan Avenue (Between Oakman and Schlaff): It’s the traffic light alley of ...
Diary of a Dearborn Insider
Here are five reasons why living in Dearborn for as long as I have (going on 25 years) can become unbearable: Congested residential streets. Crazy driving and double-parked cars. Hawked-out cafes and the Hookah Epidemic. The stifling surplus of gas stations, barber shops, grocery stores, and halal meat markets. The WEDDINGS! …You know the rest. ...
Tuhamas …. The Tradition Of A Sandwich
If you live in Dearborn, you know Tuhamas Restaurant, but if you come to Dearborn as a visitor, it would be hard not to miss this small, one window, restaurant on Warren Avenue, in the middle of Arab Town, that serves an excuisite selection of sandwiches second to none. Tuhamas, and its owner Midhat who ...
Ramadan, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Ramadan.... A lunar month of fasting for Muslims from dawn to sun set...or 20 minutes after sun set! Fasting from what? Well, basically, eating, drinking, fucking, jerking off.... But if you want to hear the whole list... Here some more: Also Fasting from making up shit that God or His Prophets didn't say And fasting ...
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