Niraj Warikoo
Reporter at Detroit Free Press
Staff Writer for daily newspaper: Detroit Free Press @Freep. Reports on religion, poverty, immigration. Tips, ideas: DM, [email protected], 313-223-4792
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3 days ago |
freep.com | Niraj Warikoo
Pope Francis is remembered by Catholics in metro Detroit as a man of "kindness."Prayers are being held today at Catholic centers in metro Detroit for Pope Francis, who died at 88. Catholics and others in Michigan mourned the death of Pope Francis, saying his legacy of compassion and kindness will be remembered by many. In a statement issued April 21, Archbishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger said: "My heart is heavy as our world has lost a powerful, prophetic, and loving voice.
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4 days ago |
freep.com | Niraj Warikoo
Many around Sainte Anne church 'are very scared' because of the government crackdown on immigrants, said a church official. The oldest Catholic parish in Detroit has a new owner. Some immigrants are scared to visit Sainte Anne church in Detroit as the Trump administration seeks to deport many. Seventy-five percent of the congregation is now Latino.
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1 week ago |
freep.com | Niraj Warikoo
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud delivered his State of the City address. Hammoud is in his first term and running this year for reelection. Expectant mothers in Dearborn will receive up to $4,500, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced April 15 at his State of the City address.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Niraj Warikoo
Expectant mothers in Dearborn will receive up to $4,500, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud announced April 15 at his State of the City address. Saying that Dearborn is good at producing babies, Hammoud explained that "every single Dearborn mother welcoming a baby will receive $4,500 over six months" through a Michigan program called Rx Kids funded with help from county, state and private foundations.
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1 week ago |
freep.com | Niraj Warikoo
The Jackson County sheriff has signed an agreement with ICE. The county is the first municipality in Michigan to enter into an agreement with ICE. President Donald Trump signed an order in January that encourages law enforcement agencies to sign agreements with ICE. Jackson County has become the first municipality in Michigan to enter into an agreement with a federal immigration agency to execute warrants without judicial approval.
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The biggest Vietnamese grocery store in Michigan is opening 10 am Saturday in Madison Heights with a ribbon cutting and Lion Dance ceremony. ‘Kim Nhung Superfood’ is moving from its small store near 13 Mile into the nearby new location on John R https://t.co/aMdGSl9y5m
In Michigan, the state House passed a Republican bill to eliminate Algebra II as a requirement to graduate from high school and now require "workplace development." Bill passes 57-43. A GOP legislator complains Algebra II is too difficult for some. https://t.co/IqN1Pi40dl
Vietnamese-Americans in Michigan will hold a 50th anniversary event in Hazel Park next month mourning the fall of Saigon to Communist forces: https://t.co/2oBAgXp1LV