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Montessori Center Marks 40th Anniversary

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kay Neff

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – There’s no one who knows the 40-year history of Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) better than the Head of Schools Kay Neff. Yet, there may be no one more reluctant to talk about her own role as founder of DHMC, which has grown from a single school with nine students to a network of three schools including DHMC, Livonia Montessori Center and Plymouth-Canton Montessori School. “It’s not about me,” said Neff, who added, “It’s about the success of our students, the Montessori philosophy of educating the whole child, and creating the kind of … [Read more...]

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AT&T U-Verse Adds Public Access Programming

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
ATT Uverse Logo

DEARBORN, Michigan – AT&T U-verse has added the City of Dearborn’s government and public access channels to its services. City of Dearborn Television (CDTV) and Dearborn Public Access Television (DPATV) are now available on U-verse channel 99. Customers with AT&T services can click on the drop down box on channel 99 and can choose either of the Dearborn channels. U-verse customers also are able to choose from a number of cities on the network. This also allows customers in other cities to view Dearborn programs as well. CDTV is already available to Comcast and WOW cable … [Read more...]

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Mardi Gras Winter Warm-up At Glass Academy!

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Glass blowing jester

DEARBORN, Michigan - Artists at the Glass Academy started off the new year with a calendar full of events and you won’t want to miss the next one - ‘Mardi Gras Winter Warm-up!’  What better way to get out of the cold then to visit Metro Detroit’s hottest art studio? “This show was definitely developed by our customers’ requests,” comments founding owner Michelle Plucinsky. “Not only did our customers want some new glass products, but they enjoy the educational part of our business so much they are demanding more shows that feature unique techniques and styles of glass. … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Must Pay $103,401 Legal Fees in Free Speech Case

January 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
Robert Muise - Attorney

DETROIT, Michigan - On Friday, January 27th,  U.S. Magistrate Judge  R. Steven Whalen recommended that Robert J. Muise, the attorney for Christian Pastor George Saieg, be awarded $103,401 in fees and costs for successfully challenging the City of Dearborn’s restriction on the Christian’s right to freedom of speech at the 2009 Arab Festival held in the City. A blog post by the American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) said:  "The City, not wanting to offend its large Muslim population, would not allow the Christian to hand out religious literature at the Festival." In the order, the … [Read more...]

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Darany Earns Praise for Protecting Natural Resources

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Representative George T. Darany receives plaque from Cyndi Roper

LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany has earned a 100 percent voting record on Clean Water Action's 2011-2012 House of Representatives Midterm Scorecard. Representative Darany was one of only 13 House members to receive top honors from Clean Water Action for their perfect voting record. "The Great Lakes, and all of Michigan’s waters, make our state one of the most scenic and beautiful places in the entire nation," said Darany. "For this reason, I am committed to working hard in the House of Representatives to ensure that future Michiganians can enjoy the … [Read more...]

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Tribute to ABBA Concert and Dearborn Dance Party Feb. 11

January 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
ABBA by ARRIVAL

DEARBORN, Michigan - If you enjoy the music of ABBA, the popular Swedish group from the 1970s, you’ll want to mark February 11 on your calendar. Dearborn’s Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will present “The Music of ABBA,” featuring the Swedish group Arrival, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater, followed by an ABBA Dance Party in the Hubbard Ballroom until 1 a.m. Arrival, which has exclusive world-wide rights to recreate the ABBA sound and style, will perform all your favorite ABBA tunes, including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take A … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Door-to-Door Solicitation Rules Re-Clarified

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Door to door salesman

DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn residents should be aware of important information regarding door-to-door solicitations. If an individual comes to your door and asks for a contribution to support a political, religious or charitable cause, the individual must have displayed on his person an ID card issued by the Dearborn Police Department. If an individual comes to your door to espouse his or her views regarding a political, religious or charitable cause but does not ask for a contribution, the individual does not have to have an ID or a permit issued by the City of Dearborn. … [Read more...]

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Animal Shelter’s Cool Cat Casino Night is a Jackpot for Fido

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winners celebrate with their good luck armadillo at Cool Cat Casino Night.

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s annual Cool Cat Casino Night is an enjoyable evening out for gamers and non-gamers alike while raising money to help homeless animals become adoptable pets. One lucky winner will score big with a raffle prize for a $2,000 Walmart gift card. Newly themed Hawaiian style to heat up the fun, casino night starts at 7 p.m.to midnight on Saturday, February 18th at Fr. Patrick O’Kelley’s Knights of Columbus at 23663 Park Street in Dearborn. The event includes chances to win at classics like Texas Hold ‘Em Poker, Black … [Read more...]

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Hate Crimes: FBI Stats on Muslims, Jews, Gays, Hispanics

January 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
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According to newly released FBI statistics for 2010, anti-Islamic hate crimes in the U.S. rose by almost 50% last year (160 incidents, 186 offenses, and 197 victims in 2010, compared to 107 incidents, 128 offenses, and 132 victims in 2009). Those who push the "Islamophobia" narrative to muzzle critics of Islamism are touting the report as proof that Muslims face unique perils at the hands of American bigots. Yet proper context, found primarily in this table, reveals that criminal acts of hate against Muslims fall far short of an epidemic: Incidents of anti-Islamic hate crime in … [Read more...]

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House Passes Resolution Recognizing Michigan’s Statehood

January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
George Darany on Michigan House Floor

LANSING, Michigan - State Representative George T. Darany's House Resolution 183 was passed by the Michigan House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support today. The resolution commemorates the 175th anniversary of Michigan's statehood. "Since becoming a state 175 years ago, Michigan has demonstrated its importance through its contributions toward the growth of our nation," said Darany. "Michigan's vast natural resources like our beautiful waters, copper, lumber and iron ore and the intellectual and innovative spirit of our citizens have positioned our state as a place full of … [Read more...]

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