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Archives for February 2011

Simply Sinatra at Performing Arts Center

February 28, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - If you enjoy listening to the music of Frank Sinatra, you’ll want to mark  Saturday, March 12 on your calendar. On that early spring evening, the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will present “Simply Sinatra,” featuring Steve Lippia and the Johnny Trudell Orchestra. Lippia’s voice is reminiscent of the young Sinatra, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: entertainment, FCPAC, Music

Mayor’s 2011 State of the City Address

February 25, 2011 By Jonathan Light

Mayor John B. (Jack) O'Reilly, Jr.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Mayor John B. (Jack) O'Reilly delivered his address to local media, dignitaries, and a small gathering of citizens in the auditorium of the Henry Ford Centennial Library - this past Wednesday night. The mayor talked about the challenges facing Dearborn after a $6 million decrease in state shared revenue, and an anticipated loss of $16 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Dearborn Officials Face Federal Court Lawsuit

February 25, 2011 By Jonathan Light

Mural inside 19th District Court, Dearborn, Michigan

DEARBORN, MI – The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced  that the City of Dearborn,  Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Chief of Police Ronald Haddad, 17 City police officers, and two executives of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce were named as defendants in a ninety-six page federal civil rights lawsuit filed in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Government Tagged With: 1st Amendment, ACTS17, Free Speech, John O'Reilly, lawsuit, People, Ronald Haddad

Rotary Club of Dearborn Celebrates Youth Month

February 24, 2011 By News Release

2011 Hugh Archer Memorial Scholarship winner Norman Orabi, center, is pictured with his mother Nourhan Orabi and his father Ahmad Orabi. Pictured in the back row are (L to R) Dearborn Superintendent of Public Schools Brian Whiston, Dearborn High School Principal Chuck Baughman, Archer Scholarship Committee member Tim Richards, and Archer Chairperson Lee Hollmann.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Every February, the Rotary Club of Dearborn invites two students from each of the local high schools to attend and participate in Rotary Club meetings. The students have the opportunity to talk with Dearborn Rotarians and learn about their involvement in local, regional, and international relief efforts. During Youth month, the Rotary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Rotary, Rotary Club

Kindred Nation and Mahogany Jones Flavor 4thFridays

February 22, 2011 By Jonathan Light

DEARBORN, Mich. - This Friday, February 26th, is promising to be a lively and refreshing night at 4thFridays coffeehouse. Special guests Kindred Nation (world music band),  Mahogany Jones (poet/rapper) will join with Rufus Harris in sharing their tunes and beats. 4thFridays is a once-a-month coffeehouse and is part of The CAMP, a non-profit organization … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts

Nexcess Announces Content Delivery Network

February 21, 2011 By News Release

Nexcess CDN

DEARBORN, Michigan - Nexcess, a leading provider of managed web hosting and eCommerce hosting services, today announced the availability of high-quality content delivery network (CDN) services to its hosting customers. The CDN services are powered by EdgeCast, one of the industry’s best-performing content delivery networks. The Nexcess CDN service is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Buzz Tagged With: CDN, Chris Wells, Nexcess, People

Inforum Hosts Book Launch With Anne Doyle

February 21, 2011 By News Release

Anne Doyle

DEARBORN, Michigan -- Inforum will be hosting  author Anne Doyle on March 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency of  Dearborn, for a luncheon to launch "Powering Up! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders." Doyle's first book, "Powering Up!" is an inspiring field guide that shows three generations of female achievers how to take the next steps toward … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community

Hundreds Join Protest at Dearborn City Hall

February 21, 2011 By Douglas Vos

Stop the Killing in Libya - Protestors in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan - Hundreds of  people gathered on the steps of Dearborn City Hall on Sunday afternoon in a "show of solidarity" with protests happening in Bahrain, Yemen, and Libya. The "free speech zone" at Dearborn City Hall has been utilized for a number of  protests in recent months,  and the big snow storm on Sunday afternoon didn't stop a large … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Community

Dearborn SOUP Brings Micro-Grants to Local Artists

February 19, 2011 By News Release

detroitSOUP : Photograph by Kate Daughdrill

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the non-profit division of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce brings Dearborn SOUP to Dearborn beginning March 6, 2011. SOUP is a monthly dinner that funds micro-grants for creative projects. This event, modeled after Detroit SOUP, is designed to support local entrepreneurs whose ideas will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: artists, DCC, micro funding, micro grants, SOUP, TGA

David T. Brandon to Speak at Business Builders Breakfast

February 18, 2011 By News Release

David Brandon

DEARBORN, Michigan - David T. Brandon, athletic director for the University of Michigan, will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builder Breakfast, Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 am at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The event is sponsored by Raymond James & Associates. David T. Brandon was named director of Intercollegiate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community Tagged With: Alan Mulally, Dave Bing, David Brandon, DCC, Dominos, People, UofM

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