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Archives for December 2012

Tennessee Couple Share 15 Reasons for Moving to Dearborn

December 13, 2012 By News Release

New residents Phil and Jane Button admire the Christmas tree decorations at Oakwood Common.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Jane and Phil Button, new residents at Oakwood Common in Dearborn, are already prepared to answer neighbors’ questions about why they recently moved from Tennessee to Michigan. There are more than 15 precious reasons, including children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The Buttons, Illinois natives, had lived in Memphis for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured

The Henry Ford Acquires Major Studio Glass Collection

December 11, 2012 By News Release

Glass Collection

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Henry Ford, known as one of the finest collections ever assembled documenting the American experience, recently acquired a large and important studio glass collection, announced by Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. Donation secures The Henry Ford's American Glass Collection as one of the the top three collections … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured

Nowlin Elementary Will Pilot School of Choice Program

December 11, 2012 By News Release

William Nowlin Elementary School

DEARBORN, Michigan - It wasn’t easy, but with $1 million at stake, the Dearborn Board of Education made the very tough decision to open the district’s classrooms to students living outside its boundaries. The district will hold open enrollment for "School of Choice" for Nowlin Elementary, 23600 Penn, Dearborn 48124, for six kindergarten seats … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured

Lecturers Complain About Unfair Salary Treatment at UofM

December 7, 2012 By News Release

UofM Dearborn

ANN ARBOR, MI – On December 7, dozens of University of Michigan faculty, staff and students gathered at the University of Michigan’s Palmer Commons to call for “equal pay for equal work” and to ending the unfair disparities between what tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty are paid to teach. The Lecturers’ Employee Organization (LEO), which represents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured

City of Dearborn Receives Sustainable Community Award

December 4, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - Tonight, the City of Dearborn will receive SEMCOG’s Sustainable Community Recognition Program Award. Accepting the award on behalf of the city will be Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and the entire City Council. The ceremony will part of the City Council meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Dearborn City Hall (13615 Michigan Avenue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Federal Judge Rules Arab Chamber Part of Civil Conspiracy

December 2, 2012 By News Release

Hand Shake

DETROIT, Michigan - On November 28th, Federal Judge Stephen J. Murphy III, sitting in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, issued an order, granting the American Freedom Law Center’s (AFLC) request to file a second amended complaint in its civil rights lawsuit brought on behalf of four Christian missionaries who were unlawfully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured, Government Tagged With: ACTS17, Free Speech

Walking In a Winter Wonderland at Greenfield Village

December 2, 2012 By News Release

Ice Skater at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village - Dearborn, Michigan

DEARBORN, Michigan – Wipe away the bah-humbugs with a healthy dose of Christmas spirit during The Henry Ford’s annual Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village. See why USA Today and Reader’s Digest named this popular event one of the top ten holiday destinations for families. The event opened on December 1, and runs December 7-8, 14-16, 18-23 and 26-27, 2012 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buzz, Community, Featured

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