A video of two nuns in the crowd at a recent Red Wings game went viral on social media.
Read MoreSharkey Haddad of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce has been working with various local communities and organizations to boost awareness of the Chaldean community and businesses in metro Detroit.
Read MoreJames Esshaki was appointed to the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Read MoreYou may have heard the term “cultural competency,” but what does it mean, and how can a community benefit from it? Think of it as a bridge connecting diverse perspectives. When we meet someone new, whether at work, in your neighborhood, or at an event, we’re not just meeting a person but a whole world of experiences, beliefs, and values.
Read MoreThe Chaldean Community Foundation and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce are once again partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Michigan Chamber of Commerce to offer the 2025 National Civics Bee to local contestants.
Read MoreTaking care of a loved one—whether an aging parent, a person with special needs, or an individual with chronic health needs—is among the most precious gifts we can offer. Caregivers can often face a unique set of challenges, from burnout to feelings of guilt.
Read MoreThe Children’s Foundation announced on January 16 that the Chaldean Community Foundation was selected as one of 11 recipients for the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative.
Read MoreFebruary is a month for lovers; it’s too cold to be about anything else! We are happy to offer an article on wedding planning, helping couples take the stress out of organizing their big day.
Read MoreOn the occasion of the Chaldean News’ annual wedding issue, I thought I’d take a stab at addressing what many people agree on but don’t do anything about— the considerable food waste at weddings.
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There is mixed news coming out of the real estate sector in the aftermath of COVID and the turbulence of the recent election cycle. Right now, there is good news for sellers of homes purchased before the pandemic. Super-low interest rates and government grants and programs that help buyers with down payments ushered in a real estate boom that caused housing inventories to evaporate and house prices to soar.
Read MoreOne of the first vendors to book is your photographer. Wilson Sarkis of Wilson Sarkis Photography and Cinematography advises couples to secure their photographer as soon as possible, especially if they are getting married during peak season. His company only accepts one wedding per day to ensure full focus on each client.
Read MoreWhat makes the perfect setting for a date night? It’s the right mix of factors: the holidays are over, restaurants are entering the slow season, and tax refunds are starting to hit bank accounts. Meanwhile, those gray January and February days can leave many searching for ways to lift their spirits.
Read MoreFor Chaldean families, charity is not just an act of kindness; it is a way of life. Growing up in Iraq, Chaldean children witnessed firsthand how their parents would open their homes to those in need, whether by sharing food, offering financial support, or organizing community events for the less fortunate.
Read MoreAnthony Brandon Gasso is not your typical 10-year-old. But then again, he is. He enjoys Roblox and basketball, roller skating and soccer. With his classmates, he is learning how to play the recorder in Music class.
Read MoreIn addition to its impact on an employee’s physical and mental health, stress costs businesses and the economy billions of dollars annually. Stress-related absenteeism and presenteeism (when employees are physically at work but not fully engaged due to illness, injury, or other medical conditions) contribute to decreased productivity, lower output, higher employee turnover, and inflated healthcare costs.
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month, a time to turn the spotlight on heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
Read MoreThe ancient Chaldean town of Alqosh is a town in the Nineveh Plains of northern Iraq, a sub-district of the Tel Kaif district situated 45 km north of the city of Mosul.
Read MoreRobert Esshaki and Christopher Thomas owned a piece of Clarkston history, but the Chaldean businessmen had a decision to make. Owners and operators of the beloved Rudy’s Market in downtown Clarkston since 1989, they faced the stark reality that small independent grocery stores were, as Esshaki said, “with a few exceptions, becoming a thing of the past as competitors like Amazon, Meijer, Kroger, etc., continue to expand and dominate the landscape.
Read MoreVivid Millwork is more than just a cabinetry shop—it’s a vision where form meets function, and beauty emerges from raw materials. Fareed Yousif, an Iraqi Chaldean Christian who immigrated to the U.S. as a young man, carries with him not only the memories of a war-torn homeland but also the deep-rooted faith of his ancestors.
Read MoreIn the season of Denha (Epiphany), three weeks before the Great Fast (Lent), the Chaldean Church observes one of its most significant spiritual traditions: Ba’utha d’Ninwaye, the Supplication of the Ninevites. Taking place this year from February 10 to 12, the Holy Chaldean Church of the East calls upon its faithful to participate in prayers, fasting, and repentance.
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