Dearborn, MI – The Dearborn Community Arts Council is once again hosting the annual First Lady’s Tea honoring Dearborn’s First Lady, Christina O’Reilly on Saturday, April 25 at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course Clubhouse at 1pm.This traditional High Tea offers a fun filled afternoon luncheon highly anticipated every year by many in the community whose … [Read more...]
Dearborn Area Chamber’s Annual “A Tale of Our Cities”
DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. and Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel S. Paletko will address local business and community members and leaders at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual “A Tale of Our Cities” Business Builder Series luncheon on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at The Fairlane Club, located at … [Read more...]
Young Entrepreneurs Field Trip Hosted by Picasso Restaurant Group
DEARBORN, MI— Students from the Dearborn Area Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) visited the Picasso Restaurant Group location at the University of Michigan-Dearborn for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a successful business franchise.The University of Michigan-Dearborn location of Picasso Restaurant Group was chosen to help … [Read more...]
Unusual Combination of Backgrounds Helps Observer of Oakwood Common
DEARBORN, Michigan – When Reverend Dr. Richard Bleivik recently described Oakwood Common as a “community of care,” he shared that he especially noticed things because he was trained to observe and to analyze.As pastor of The First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, Rev. Bleivik has visited church members in this Dearborn retirement community for nearly … [Read more...]
Dearborn Named Five-Star Community for Economic Development by UM-Dbn
DEARBORN, Michigan – For the fourth year in a row, Dearborn has achieved a prestigious rating recognizing its ability to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research.Dearborn was one of just 16 communities across the … [Read more...]
Dearborn Optimist Barry Hawthorne Named 2014 Service Person of Year
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Inter-Service Club Council of Dearborn recently honored members of their individual organizations who represent exemplary commitment to their group and the community.Of those eight outstanding members who volunteer so much time and effort, Barry Hawthorne, a member of the Dearborn Optimist Club, was chosen as the 2014 Service … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Investigating Friday Morning Homicide
DEARBORN, Michigan — This morning at about 2:00am, Dearborn Police responded to the area of Ford Road between Wyoming and Oakman on reports of a man down.A passing motorist called police after discovering a man down on Ford Road west of Wyoming. Further investigation revealed that Rolex Dior Johnson, a 23 year-old Oak Park man, was suffering from … [Read more...]
Old Dearborn City Hall – Garage Sale – Nov. 15, 2014
DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is hosting a sale to dispose of surplus office chairs, desks, tables, filing cabinets and other furniture and equipment on Saturday, November 15 at the closed City Hall building, 13615 Michigan Avenue.You might find some great bargains on office furniture at the Saturday, November 15 Community Garage Sale at the … [Read more...]
Leo Barrett Honored as Dearborn Veteran of the Year
DEARBORN, Michigan – A patriotic ceremony in Dearborn on Veterans Day honored all veterans and service members, with special recognition given to the 2014 Veteran of Year: U.S. Navy veteran Leo Barrett.Conducted in conjunction with the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC), the annual public event took place in the Michael A. Guido Theater of … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Honored by IACP for Faith-Based Outreach
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Police Department was honored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for its ability to work with other agencies to address civil rights crimes and issues within the community.At its annual conference, held Oct. 25-28 in Orlando, Florida, IACP named the Police Department as the recipient of its Civil … [Read more...]