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Police Enforcing Commercial Vehicle Ordinance

September 22, 2011 By News Release

No Fifty Dollar Bill

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is stepping up enforcement of its ordinance regulating commercial vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods.  The City wants to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods, commercial vehicles parked illegally in these areas are subject to $60 citations ($30 if paid within three-business days.) In a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: commercial vehicles

Darany: Students Will Spur Economic Growth in Dearborn

September 15, 2011 By News Release

George Darany

LANSING, MI – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) thanked the City of Dearborn Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the University of Michigan - Dearborn for their collaboration and commitment to transform two obsolete Ford Land office buildings into new student housing structures and an activity center for residents and the general student … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: economy, UofM Dearborn

Adopt-A-Watt Announces Innovative Dearborn Launch

September 14, 2011 By News Release

Electric Vehicle Use Only Parking Space

ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Adopt-A-Watt® Inc, announced a September 22, 2011 launch for Dearborn’s Adopt-A-Watt® Program. It is the first city in the nation to move forward with this energy saving initiative. The launch, which takes place at 10 a.m. in the East Parking Structure on West Village Drive in Dearborn’s west downtown, will recognize Charter Sponsors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: AAW, environment, green initiatives

Darany Pleads for Unity and Diversity

September 4, 2011 By News Release

George Darany

LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) said in a recent press release that "attempts from outsiders to mislead and create fear surrounding the Arab-American community in Dearborn will not be tolerated". "There is no doubt that diversity has played a strong role in the history of our country," Darany said. "Our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: consitution, Islam, legal system, legislation, Sharia law

Federal Funds Allocated For New Dearborn Train Station

September 3, 2011 By News Release

New Dearborn Train Station

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 19, 2011, U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell commended the Federal Railroad Administration for obligating $28,204,450 in investment funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the building of a new Dearborn train station. This funding will allow the City of Dearborn to consolidate its two passenger rail stations into a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: FRA, MDOT, SEMCOG, The Henry Ford

AACC Holds Trade Discussions with White House

September 1, 2011 By News Release

AACC Chairman Ahmad Chebbani

DEARBORN, Michigan - The American Arab Chamber of Commerce has been building economic bridges between the United States and the Middle East for more than 19 years, and when the White House decided to discuss economic development in the Middle East with Arab business leaders this year, it called on the Chamber for help. In May, Chamber Chairman Ahmad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: AACC, Arab-American, Chamber of Commerce, Fay Beydoun

Public Hearing on Dearborn Budget – June 6

June 2, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. –The Dearborn City Council will host a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 12 budget at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. is the date to adopt the budget and set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 12, which begins July 1, 2011. Residents are encouraged to attend both meetings, which will be in the City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: budget, city council, public hearing

Cpl. Marshall Named Police Officer of the Year

May 26, 2011 By News Release

Dearborn Police Officer of the Year Award

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Exchange Club of Dearborn joined with the Dearborn Police Department to present the annual Police Awards Luncheon on May 17. Officers are recognized for their service to the community in a variety of ways. The top recognition is the Officer of the Year. Shown here are (from left):  Commander Jimmy Solomon, Dearborn Mayor John … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover

May 25, 2011 By News Release

Huey 369

DEARBORN, Michigan – The 2011 theme of Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade May 30 is the Vietnam War, and a powerful symbol of that conflict will play a prominent role when a Vietnam-era Huey flies over the parade route. The Huey was an icon of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 of these aircraft were used by all branches of the military and are still readily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: Memorial Day, parade, Vietnam

Vet Committee Plans 2011 Memorial Day Parade

May 23, 2011 By News Release

The committee is headed by DAWVC Commander Craig Tillman (center). Other members are (from left) Phil Smith, Gary Tanner, Greg Price, George Harvey, Lisa Schiffer, Tom Wilson, John Ruselowski and Tom Houle.

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) has organized powerful events for Memorial Day in honor of Vietnam veterans. The main events are on Monday, May 30, along Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. A ceremonial funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m. and the parade follows at 10:30 a.m., with a solemn service at about noon at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, History Tagged With: DAWVC, Memorial Day

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