Last year, Dearborn Heights resident Ali Farhat came up with an idea with his wife: a tree to help Muslim families celebrate Ramadan. They sold more than a thousand in the first year, and expect to triple that this year.

He spoke with WWJ's Dan Jenkins.

Last year, Dearborn Heights resident Ali Farhat came up with an idea with his wife: a tree to help Muslim families celebrate Ramadan. They sold more than a thousand in the first year, and expect to triple that this year.
He spoke with WWJ's Dan Jenkins.

A daily dive into the top headlines in metro Detroit, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less from WWJ Newsradio 950. 

A daily dive into the top headlines in metro Detroit, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less from WWJ Newsradio 950.

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Green Oak Township Police says around 11 o'clock yesterday morning, the man came to a 7-Eleven store south of Brighton to meet up with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. But it was actually a person dedicated to catching predators across Michigan. The man was arrested in the parking lot. He's now in jail as the case is reviewed. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)

Although Michigan law prohibits retailers from charging prices that are "grossly in excess" of what others are charging for the same thing -- a general rise in prices does not automatically equal price gouging.

Green Oak Township Police says around 11 o'clock yesterday morning, the man came to a 7-Eleven store south of Brighton to meet up with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. But it was actually a person dedicated to catching predators across Michigan. The man was arrested in the parking lot. He's now in jail as the case is reviewed. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
Although Michigan law prohibits retailers from charging prices that are "grossly in excess" of what others are charging for the same thing -- a general rise in prices does not automatically equal price gouging.

Detroit man behind bars after allegedly trying to meet up with an underage girl in Livingston County | As hundreds of thousands of football fans descend on Detroit for the NFL Draft next week -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding of potential price gouging tied to the event

ER doctors at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are on the picket line, and will remain there until 2 p.m. WWJ's Mike Campbell explains why.

On March 29th, five Detroit men, ranging in age from 33 to 48, were shot outside of a nightclub on West Chicago near Oakman Boulevard.  Hunter is currently in police custody.  He's due in court this morning. (Credit: Mike Campbell)

ER doctors at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are on the picket line, and will remain there until 2 p.m. WWJ's Mike Campbell explains why.
On March 29th, five Detroit men, ranging in age from 33 to 48, were shot outside of a nightclub on West Chicago near Oakman Boulevard.  Hunter is currently in police custody.  He's due in court this morning. (Credit: Mike Campbell)

ER doctors at Detroit hospital remain on the picket line | A man accused of shooting five men at a Detroit nightclub following an argument is facing a long list of charges, including attempted murder

Detroit Police Chief James White unveils how Homeland Security, ATF and the FBI will be working together ahead of the NFL Draft.

Detroit native Big Sean headline NFL Draft concert series. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)

Detroit Police Chief James White unveils how Homeland Security, ATF and the FBI will be working together ahead of the NFL Draft.
Detroit native Big Sean headline NFL Draft concert series. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)

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