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UPDATED: Mosque Bomber Foiled Like Fawkes

January 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
January 31, 2011

DEARBORN, MI -  On this day in 1606,  Guy Fawkes was executed after his conviction in the Gunpowder Plot against the English Parliament and King James the First. The conspiracy was thwarted before any explosion occurred. During a search of the House of Lords at about midnight on November 4, 1605, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder – enough to reduce the House of Lords to rubble – and arrested. He was executed for his crimes on January 31, 1606. Mosque Bomber Foiled! Bloggers and news hounds are  buzzing this morning, after CAIR mounted a public relations … [Read more...]

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Attack on Dearborn Mosque Thwarted

January 30, 2011 By 9 Comments
Islamic Center of America, in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in a press release that a bias-motivated attack on a Dearborn mosque was thwarted by local police. Law enforcement authorities and officials with the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn reported to CAIR that a white male resident of California was arrested on Monday evening in the mosque's parking lot while he was in possession of explosive materials. The man is currently being held on $500,000 bond. "We thank law enforcement authorities for their quick and professional actions in this troubling … [Read more...]

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Adopt-A-Watt Seeking Local Business Partnerships

January 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Adopt a Watt

DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn and Adopt-A-Watt™ Inc. recently announced plans for seeking sponsors for the installation of 200 high-efficiency lights in the two downtown west Dearborn parking decks. It is part of an overall initiative forwarded by the National Adopt-A-Watt Program to encourage the installation of energy efficient lights in communities and to promote the conservation of energy. Adopt-A-Watt, based on the successful Adopt-A-Highway program, gives sponsors community recognition for funding of clean energy, alternative fuel and energy-efficiency … [Read more...]

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Motown Magic Does Dearborn Via Vegas

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ron Stevens, Redd Willaims, Daniel Mitchell and Eskine Walcott star in the tribute to the Four Tops during Motown Magic Tribute.

DEARBORN, Mich. — Relive some of the best Motown music of the 1960s and 70s on February 18 when Dearborn‘s Ford Community and Performing Arts Center presents Motown Magic Tribute, beginning at 8 p.m. Direct from the Las Vegas stage, Motown Magic Tribute recreates the sounds and styles of some of the era’s most popular Motown performers — The Temptations, The Four Tops, Jackie Wilson and Diana Ross and the Supremes. True to the era, Motown Magic Tribute also features dazzling costumes and stylishly choreographed routines. Tickets, priced at $35-49, are available on-line at … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Library Offers Ancestry Research Tools

January 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
Charles Morris 1891 Photo

DEARBORN, Mich. — Think you could be related to a famous person?  Want to find out the truth behind the old family legend about your great Aunt Bertha’s exploration of the Wild West? Explore your family history with powerful tools now available at your local Dearborn Public Library. Become a detective and seek out the documents and other information necessary to trace your family’s roots and discover those family secrets for yourself.  Dearborn Public Library is pleased to announce the availability of Ancestry Library Edition, an important genealogy database supplied by … [Read more...]

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Mayor O’Reilly to Address Financial Challenges

January 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Mayor O'Rielly

DEARBORN, Mich. – Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will address the City’s financial challenges, outline a vision for Dearborn and present the process for moving forward during an event hosted by the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium. The public is invited. O’Reilly will also review the recommendations developed by the 31 member Community Task Force in 2010. Vision 2016 Called Vision 2016, the report is viewed as a tool box for addressing financial challenges. The recommendations in the report provide options … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Historical Group Discuss Detroit Movie Palaces

January 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Fox Theatre - Detroit Movie Palace

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Historical Museum will be hosting a free public lecture on the evolution of Detroit’s movie palaces on Wednesday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. The event is set to take place at the museum’s McFadden-Ross House at 915 Brady Street. Detroit Opera House marketing manager, Michael Hauser, and curator of collections for the Detroit Historical Society, Marianne Weldon, will be presenting. The pair has written a series of Detroit-themed history books, the most recent of which, Remembering Hudson's: The Grand Dame of Detroit Retailing, was released last … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber Celebrates Women’s Health and Fashion

January 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Go Red for Women

DEARBORN, Mich. - In support of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Campaign, the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and DMC Harper Hospital will host Love Yourself, Love Your Style—a fashion and wellness event, on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at the Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel. DMC health experts will share important information about heart health, smart eating and exercise. The panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity for high powered networking and a cutting-edge runway-style fashion experience. The show will feature local celebrities modeling the hottest looks … [Read more...]

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Terrance Palmer Brings Phenomenal Jazz to 4th Friday’s

January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Terrance Palmer

DEARBORN, Michigan -  World renowned bass guitarist Terrance Palmer will bring his phenomenal talent to the 4th-Friday's coffee house in Dearborn - Friday night, January 28.  Palmer has played on stages throughout the United States and Canada - along with musical tours in Africa, Australia,  Europe, South America, and New Zealand.  He’s won Grammy, Dove and Soul Train music awards, playing along side of  many major Gospel artists. As a youngster, Palmer experimented with a variety of musical instruments. He found his groove with the bass guitar at 17, and by the age of 19 Palmer … [Read more...]

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Voting for Winter Hot Spots Warms Up

January 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Voting for the Coolest Winter Fun Hot Spots

DEARBORN, Mich. – Local news station Channel 4 (WDIV), has nominated seven Dearborn establishments for its Vote 4 the Best contest’s Winter Guide edition. Sponsored by Local 4 and ClickonDetroit.com, the contest has become a very popular hook in recent years. This year’s winter edition has over 300 businesses nominated in 23 categories, six of which contain Dearborn businesses. Up for Best Ice Skating Rink is the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC) on Ford Road. It is competing against 18 other skating rinks, including Detroit’s popular Campus Martius Park. The Ford … [Read more...]

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