Born In Detroit LLC, a family-owned lifestyle brand, opened Born in Detroit Kitchen + Bar on June 27 at the McNamara Terminal of Detroit’s airport near Gate B6. The new space combines a restaurant and retail shop, offering Detroit-inspired cuisine, Great Lakes Coffee, cocktails made with 8 Mile Vodka, and Born In Detroit-branded apparel.
Read MoreLawrence Kajy, founder and managing partner of Kajy Law, PLLC in Southfield, has once again been named to The National Trial Lawyers Civil Plaintiff “Top 40 Under 40” list for Michigan. The honor recognizes outstanding young attorneys for their leadership, trial skills, and dedication to justice.
Read MoreButzel has added Christopher J. Ammori as a Senior Attorney in its Detroit office, strengthening the firm’s immigration practice. Ammori brings extensive experience in complex corporate immigration, advising both multinational and closely held companies on visa strategies and compliance. His expertise includes a wide range of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories such as O-1, E-2, L-1, H-1B, EB-1, PERM, and EB-5.
Read MoreOn June 18, 2025, history was made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For the first time, after decades of dreaming, the Chaldean Catholic community in that region walked into their very own church. The consecration of St. John the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church was more than just a ceremony, it was the answer to years of prayers, hope, and countless sacrifices.
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The legal profession often reflects the world it serves. At its most honest, it mirrors evolving stories of identity, justice, and perseverance. For many Chaldean American attorneys, entering this world is about more than building a career. It means standing on the strength of tradition while creating something new for future generations.
Read MoreThe story of Mar Eliya Retreat Center begins in 1928, when Detroit industrialist Arthur H. Buhl purchased a picturesque estate in Oxford, Michigan. Originally developed as Buhl’s private residence, the property eventually evolved into a place of peace and spirituality, serving various faith-based purposes for over half a century.
Read MoreFor 2,600 years, Jewish life flourished in Mesopotamia—modern-day Iraq—stretching back to the time of Babylon, where the Jews composed the Babylonian Talmud, and to the city of Ur, birthplace of the Prophet Abraham.
Read MoreThousands of Chaldean families reside in Metro Detroit, and there are likely almost as many torshi recipe variations. A pickled-vegetable staple in Middle Eastern homes, the crunchy treat livens up any meal and can even be enjoyed as a stand-alone snack.
Read MoreNoah Manna joined the new Walled Lake Central High School boys volleyball team when he was a sophomore with very little experience in the sport. “I’d only played volleyball in gym class,” he said. “The girls in my gym class when I was a freshman who had played volleyball before were amazingly good at it, and the sport looked like fun, so I gave it a try. I’m so glad I did.”
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If you grew up in Telkaif, Alqosh, Batnaya, Karamles, Qaraqosh, Tesqopa, Duhok, or other villages near the Nineveh Plain, you were familiar with many families maintaining their own agriculture and livestock. And if you were American-born like me, you heard stories from your loved ones about the happy, church-centered, simple life back home, back then.
Read Moreنُقدم انا وأولادي كلٌّ من: جبران وعلاء وقيس ومارتن وروبرت، وبناتي كل من: مي وڤيني وليلى، جزيل الشكر والإمتنان لأبناء الجالية الكلدانية من الرجال والنساء والشباب والشابات، وكل الذين حضروا القداس التأبيني للمرحومة والدتنا ’هناء‘ في كنيسة أم الله وفي مقدمتهم سيادة المطران مار ابراهيم ابراهيم الجزيل الاحترام والتقدير وكل الذين شاركوا في مراسيم وأد المرحومة في مثواها ألأخير وكل الذين حضروا مجلس العزاء من الرجال والنساء والشباب والشابات.
Read MoreHana Yousif Manna, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 22, 2025. Born in Iraq on April 6, 1943, she married Frank (Fouad), in 1959. Ten years later, they immigrated to the US, where they built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. Hana worked for the Oak Park School District, where she was known as a second mother to many, always offering kindness, guidance, and love.
Read MoreLaith Joseph Manni was born on July 2, 1964, and peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on July 12, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Suhair Katoola Manni for 31 years and the devoted father of Brandon, Brenda, Dylan, and Destiny. Laith’s greatest joy in life was his family, whom he loved unconditionally. May he rest in peace.
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Read MoreIf a quick glance around the office reveals more silver hair and sensible shoes, it’s no illusion. Older workers are sticking around—and in greater numbers. Nearly 20% of people 65 and older are working, according to 2023 data from the Pew Research Center—double the share from 35 years ago. In that same period, wages for this demographic have nearly doubled.
Read MoreEleven years after ISIS’s takeover of Mosul and the Nineveh Plains, Iraq’s Christian communities continue to show remarkable resilience. Despite ongoing regional tensions, churches remain full, and this year thousands of children across the country received their first Communion.
Read MoreChaldean Community Foundation's new center in West Bloomfield kicks off its programming series with language classes designed to introduce Sureth to Chaldean teens. Sureth is the native language spoken by Chaldeans in the northern regions of Iraq and a dialect of Aramaic.
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Read MoreYour 2025 guide to schools in the Metro Detroit area — private, Catholic and public schools of choice.
Read MoreGeneration after generation, locale after locale, it is true when people get educated, they get life lessons, advance intellect, and join the modern world. This is a glimpse into the history and contributions of the renowned Chaldean deacon, author, teacher, and educator Yousif Mansour Mary (Miri).
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