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 – … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Attack on Dearborn Mosque Thwarted
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 … [Read more...]
Adopt-A-Watt Seeking Local Business Partnerships
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 … [Read more...]
Motown Magic Does Dearborn Via Vegas
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Library Offers Ancestry Research Tools
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 … [Read more...]
Mayor O’Reilly to Address Financial Challenges
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Historical Group Discuss Detroit Movie Palaces
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 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Chamber Celebrates Women’s Health and Fashion
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 … [Read more...]
Terrance Palmer Brings Phenomenal Jazz to 4th Friday’s
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 … [Read more...]
Voting for Winter Hot Spots Warms Up
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 … [Read more...]