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Hazardous Waste Collection Event March 26

March 22, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Wayne County Department of Public Services is sponsoring a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, March 26. The event will be held on Wayne County Community College District’s Western Campus, 9555 Haggerty Road in Belleville, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is open to all Wayne County residents, including Dearborn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Homecoming Festival Offers High-Profile Marketing Opportunities; Tax Deductible Sponsorship Options

March 17, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. – Every year 150,000 visitors make Dearborn’s Homecoming festival a key part of their summer fun. The 32nd annual festival and all its great features – two nights of fireworks and three days of entertainment, family activities, carnival rides, and wonderful food – presents a great opportunity for businesses and community organizations to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Mayor O’Reilly Appoints New Recreation and City Beautiful Commissioners

March 16, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. – Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. appointed two new members to the Recreation and City Beautiful commissions in February. Helena Thornton was appointed to the Recreation Commission, and Maureen McIlrath-Noland was appointed to the City Beautiful Commission. Both terms will end in on June 30, 2014. Thornton, a long-term Dearborn resident and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Gov. Snyder Signs Pure Michigan Funding

March 10, 2011 By News Release

Governor Rick Snyder Signing Pure Michigan Bill

DEARBORN, Michigan - Governor Rick Snyder stopped in Dearborn on Thursday afternoon  and gave the state's tourism industry a significant boost as he signed legislation that increases funding for the popular and productive Pure Michigan campaign. Snyder asked the Legislature to make adequate funding for this promotion a priority during his Jan. 19 State of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

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

Free Help Preparing Tax Forms Is Available

February 12, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. – Free help from volunteers in preparing tax forms is available for people with low-to-moderate incomes, with special attention for those ages 60 and older. This service is offered by the City of Dearborn’s Senior Services Division. Assistance is available in completing the following 2010 tax forms: Michigan Home Heating Credit, Michigan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

Adopt-A-Watt Seeking Local Business Partnerships

January 29, 2011 By News Release

Adopt a Watt

DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn and Adopt-A-Watt™ Inc. recently announced plans for seeking sponsors for the installation of 200 high-efficiency lights in the two downtown west Dearborn parking decks. It is part of an overall initiative forwarded by the National Adopt-A-Watt Program to encourage the installation of energy efficient lights in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: Dave Norwood, energy, John O'Reilly, parking, People

Mayor O’Reilly to Address Financial Challenges

January 26, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. – Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. will address the City’s financial challenges, outline a vision for Dearborn and present the process for moving forward during an event hosted by the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium. The public is invited. O’Reilly will also review the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: Community Task Force, John O'Reilly, Mary Bugeia, People, Vision 2016

Dearborn Updates Law About Dangerous Dogs

January 11, 2011 By News Release

Vicious dog

DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn has strengthened its vicious dog ordinance in response to concerns following several recent incidents in which dogs seriously injured people in southeast Michigan. The City is tackling the issue with a progressive approach, avoiding breed-specific restrictions and focusing on owners’ responsibility for their dogs’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: dogs, law, ordinance

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