DEARBORN, MI - Civil War Reenactors from across the country are gathering at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day - and remember America's Civil War. The special Civil War Remembrance will take place May 29-31.The video shows highlights from last year's Civil War re-enactment.It's promoted as … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Dearborn Towers for Sale
DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn has put its Florida apartment building for retirees up for sale.The City is seeking a buyer for the 8-story, 88-unit building in Clearwater, after meeting conditions set in 2007 when Dearborn voters gave their approval for the sale of the property.The City hopes revenue from the sale will help to soften financial … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Parade
DEARBORN, Mich. – Marking its 86th year, Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade is Michigan’s oldest continuous tribute to America’s fallen.The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. this year, a change from the past, to accommodate a special ceremonial funeral procession, called a “Heroes Mile,” beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 31.As always, the parade runs … [Read more...]
Feel Like A Real Ogre Again!
Shrek Forever After (3D) opened at the IMAX Theatre -- at The Henry Ford in Dearborn today.A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met … [Read more...]
Lunch at Mati’s Deli in Dearborn
We visited Mati's Deli for lunch on Thursday, May 20th as part of Thousand Buck Thursday's in Dearborn. Mati's Deli is a local landmark (and one of Dearborn, Michigan's best kept secrets), at the tri-corner crossing of Tenny Street, May Street, and Monroe Street. Mati's has been serving great soup, salads, and sandwiches for over 20 years. (One photo is … [Read more...]
Grand Opening of Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness of Dearborn celebrated their grand opening on May 11th. The new Snap Fitness location is on, on Telegraph Road, just north of Cherry Hill. Dearborn Mayor John O'Reilly was on hand to help with the ribbon cutting. Also at Snap Fitness to celebrate the grand opening were (from left to right) Mark Bublitz (Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Ambassador), … [Read more...]
Dave Bing to Speak at Business Builders Breakfast
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builders Breakfast, Wednesday, May 12, 7:30 am at the Henry Ford Estate - Fairlane.Dave Bing was a seven-time All-Star professional basketball player for 12 seasons with the NBA, a businessman and just elected as the 70th mayor of the city of … [Read more...]
Ollie’s Lebanese Cuisine Opens 2nd Location
With nearly 20 years in the restaurant business and three years as owner of Ollie’s Lebanese Cuisine in Dearborn, Chef Ali Hojaij has built on his experience and success to open a second restaurant at 101 Brookside Lane in Brighton.According to Hojaij, the 140-seat Brighton restaurant features the authentic, freshly made Lebanese dishes that have been in … [Read more...]
Free Financial Wellness Evaluation For Seniors
Robert Altizer is offering a free financial wellness evaluation for Dearborn area baby boomers and senior citizens during the month of May.In honor of National Senior Citizens Month, Mr. Robert Altizer, a Wealth Management Specialist from Dearborn is proud to offer the baby boomers and seniors of Dearborn a complimentary Financial Wellness Evaluation … [Read more...]