DEARBORN, Michigan – Maria Contreras-Sweet will be the keynote speaker at the annual Building Economic Bridges Gala hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC). The Gala is set to take place at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 6:00 pm. The event is open to the public; admission is by ticket only, available through the … [Read more...]
Adventure Seeking Detroit Educator Returns to Michigan
DEARBORN, Michigan - When Detroit educator Romaine Redd and her husband Dion Redd, a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Dearborn and former Wayne County sheriff, retired to Florida in 1997, it was always the couple’s intention to return to Detroit. Sadly, Dion Redd passed away in 2005.Romaine Redd kept the promise to move back to Michigan this … [Read more...]
PNC Bank Robbed – Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect
DEARBORN, Michigan - On Friday October 3rd at approximately 4:46 PM, the PNC Bank located at 23153 Michigan Avenue was robbed. The suspect approached the teller and handed her a note requesting money. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction, on foot.The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years old, medium build, 5’11, … [Read more...]
Detroit Tigers’ Photo To Be Auctioned at Sabeel Event, Oct.10
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Detroit Tigers have donated an autographed photo of their 2009 Rookie of the Year, right-handed pitcher Rick Porcello, for auction at the Sabeel Media - Evening of BIG Dreams fundraising gala, to be held on Friday, October 10, at the Ford Conference and Event Center in Dearborn. The autographed photo of Rick Porcello, authenticated … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Jose Santaella Visits Oakwood Common
DEARBORN, Michigan – Residents of Oakwood Common in Dearborn were recently treated to a cooking demonstration and sampling of Puerto Rican delicacies by celebrity Chef Jose Santaella, restaurant owner and author of a new cookbook “Cocina Tropical: The Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Puerto Rico” to be released on October 21, 2014.Chef Santaella was … [Read more...]
Aging Expert Talks About Retirement for 72 Million Seniors
DEARBORN, Michigan - By 2030, nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population is expected be 65 and older. That’s 72 million seniors, compared to 40 million at the 2010 census. While the graying of America is well underway, many of these current and budding seniors are planning for their retirement years like no generation before. They need answers to make informed … [Read more...]
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Accepting Applications
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) fall of 2014 class. YEA! is a program that guides middle and high school students through launching and running their own real businesses or social movements.Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the … [Read more...]
Jumana Judeh Honored as a Valuation Expert in India
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan — Jumana Judeh of Dearborn Heights was recently inducted as an Honorary Member of the Practicing Valuers Association of India (PVAI) due to her expertise on valuation methodologies and challenges. Such an honor has only been extended three other times since the organization’s inception in 1999.Judeh, who holds the … [Read more...]
Senior Care Solutions Helps Family Navigate Care for Mom
DEARBORN, Michigan — After Grosse Ile resident Sue Wright, 81, was hospitalized over the Christmas holidays last year, her children realized that mom could no longer manage alone at home. Fortunately for Wright, her daughter-in-law Karen Wright was familiar with a readily available resource to help navigate care—Senior Care Solutions (SCS) by … [Read more...]
Oakwood Rehabilitation Earns State’s Highest Rating
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Each year, Michigan’s Bureau of Health Services makes unannounced, four-day visits to nursing centers certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine their compliance with Federal regulations.“They can show up at any time of the day or night,” said Carl Cottrill, administrator of Oakwood Rehabilitation … [Read more...]