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Ali Abazeed is the Founding Director of the Dearborn Department of Public Health.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Ali Abazeed appointed Detroit Chief Public Health Officer

Sascha Raiyn March 2, 2026

Mayor Mary Sheffield has hired Dearborn’s former Chief Public Health Officer to fulfill the same role in Detroit. Ali Abazeed is credited...

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ICE detains a father outside of Detroit mosque, family concerned about accommodations during Ramadan

Nargis Rahman February 20, 2026

A Dearborn father, Abdelouahid Aouchiche was detained on Oct. 6 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside Masjid Al-Furqan in...

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Detroit Evening Report: Southfield officials protest ICE administrative office

Jerome Vaughn February 18, 2026

Oakland County leaders and residents are protesting a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative office in Southfield. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib...

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New illustrated children’s book shares the joy of Ramadan

Nargis Rahman February 17, 2026

The holy month of Ramadan kicks off this week.Syrian Canadian author Nadine Presley has written an illustrated children’s book, “A...

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Muslim Foster Care Association hosts iftar to connect Muslim foster youth and familes

Nargis Rahman March 27, 2025

Organizers and volunteers of the Muslim Foster Care Association (MFCA) hosted a buffet-style meal and celebration for its third annual...

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Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko announcing the district's new program offering iftar meals for students to take home during the month of Ramadan.
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Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn Public Schools offering take home meals to students observing Ramadan

Sascha Raiyn March 4, 2025

Dearborn Public Schools is providing free meals for students to take home for iftar, the break fast meal during the...

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Ameneh Marhaba opened the African fusion pop-up Little Liberia in 2016.
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The Metro: Exploring connections between food and culture with Detroit area chefs

Trevor McConico, Sam Corey, The Metro March 4, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There are many religious rituals and traditions practiced around the world...

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Detroit Evening Report: Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike

Bre'Anna Tinsley February 27, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures and more.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...

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Urban Art Orchestra performs onstage
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The Metro Events Guide: Live music, art showcases and more to do in Detroit this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak February 20, 2025

This week, we’ve got live performances from some incredible musicians spanning across genres. Plus, unique art showcases, cultural celebrations and...

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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan flu levels hit 15-year high

Sascha Raiyn February 17, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the rise of Michigan influenza infections, efforts to improve the city's homeless services...

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Janae Wilson, Senior Operations Manager at ProsperUs Detroit.
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Muslims in metro Detroit celebrate Ramadan differently as war in Gaza rages

Nargis Rahman April 8, 2024

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, many American Muslims are approaching the holiday with grief rather...

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Detroit Evening Report: Muslims across metro Detroit begin holy month of Ramadan

Nargis Rahman March 11, 2024

Muslim community members in metro Detroit and around the world began observing the month of Ramadan on Monday.Subscribe to the...

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