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Archives for January 2012

Montessori Center Marks 40th Anniversary

January 31, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: DHMC, education

AT&T U-Verse Adds Public Access Programming

January 31, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Government Tagged With: AT&T, CDTV, City of Dearborn, DPATV, Mayor, television programming, WOW

Mardi Gras Winter Warm-up At Glass Academy!

January 31, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: Glass Academy, Mardi Gras

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

January 30, 2012 By Jonathan Light

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: 1st Amendment, Free Speech, law, lawsuit, Ronald Haddad

Darany Earns Praise for Protecting Natural Resources

January 30, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Clean Water Action, Darany, environment, health, The Great Lakes

Tribute to ABBA Concert and Dearborn Dance Party Feb. 11

January 30, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: 1970, Music, shows, Swedish

Dearborn Door-to-Door Solicitation Rules Re-Clarified

January 30, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Government Tagged With: City Hall, First Amendment

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

January 28, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: animals, FFDAS

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

January 27, 2012 By David Rusin

FBI - FBI logo

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Michigan’s Statehood

January 27, 2012 By News Release

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: 175th Anniversary of Michigan, Darany

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