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New Online Donation System for Dearborn Education Foundation

June 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
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To help fulfill its mission of funding innovative programs and leading edge technology throughout Dearborn Public Schools, the Dearborn Education Foundation is using its Web site, DearbornEdFoundation.org, to enable online donations. “We have a number of residents, businesses, school alumni and other supporters who are unable to participate in some of our fundraising activities due to time constraints, distance and for other reasons,” said Brian Mosallam, chairman of the Dearborn Education Foundation. “Giving people the ability to donate year-round over the Internet and to see how … [Read more...]

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Ford Field Flood Photos

June 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Flood at Ford Field on June 7, 2010

After the heavy rains of June 4-6, the Rouge River overflowed it's banks into the Ford Field playground, picnic area and parking lot. On Sunday evening, June 6, half of the parking lot was under water. However, by the morning of June 7, over 95% of the parking lot was submerged -- turning the whole area into a small lake. More photos may be viewed in the photo gallery. … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Heights Montessori Greek Cultural Festival

June 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
Greek Culture

Each year, the students of Dearborn Heights Montessori Center study an ancient culture through a variety of curriculum and classroom projects. They learn about the way people lived years ago, including their art, music, geography, history and society. To showcase the children’s studies, the school holds an annual day-long cultural festival in May for students, teachers and families. This year’s festival brought the ancient culture of Greece to life as the school’s classrooms and hallways were fully decorated throughout with students’ projects and artwork. During the festival, … [Read more...]

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Memorial Day Photos

June 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
Confederate soldiers at Greenfield Village march to Walnut Grove Field

During the past weekend, Greenfield Village celebrated Civil War Remembrance Days - coinciding with the national Memorial Holiday.  Civil War reenactors came from across the country, to take part in this event.  The photos shown below, and in the photo gallery portray a few glimpses of  the historical events. … [Read more...]

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New Waste and Recycling Cart Delivery Begins

June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn's New Waste and Recycling Removal System

New trash and recycling carts to be delivered to every Dearborn household. Delivery will start June 1,  and be completed by July 5 Dearborn residents should expect to see their new trash and recycling carts delivered to their households beginning June 1, with the expectation that all households will receive the new carts by July 5. The carts will be delivered to every household at the curbside. Residents are residents being asked to then store the two, 96-gallon carts in an appropriate place and not to use them before their collection day on the week of July 5. Until the week of … [Read more...]

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Comics Convention for Kids

June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Super Hero

The Kids Read Comics Convention, a free event promoting comics and graphics novels for kids and teens, moves to Dearborn for its second annual celebration on June 12 and 13, 2010. The event will be held in Dearborn’s Henry Ford Centennial Library and feature over fifty artists and writers who work in comics and animation. These creators will lead a variety of hands-on workshops and participate in panel discussions and presentations aimed at kids, teens, parents, teachers and librarians. Dan Merritt, an organizer of the event and co-owner of Green Brain Comics in Dearborn, says that … [Read more...]

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