DEARBORN, Michigan – The Farmers and Artisan Market Dearborn sponsored by the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce accepts Bridge Cards from residents who rely on these benefits to bring healthy food home to their families. There is a new exciting program for Bridge Card users called the Double Up Food Bucks program. The Double Up Food Bucks program is going … [Read more...]
Don’t Ruin The Summer With Injuries: Police Enforcing “Zero Tolerance” for Fireworks
DEARBORN, Michigan - As July 4 approaches, residents and businesses should be aware that the Police Department will be continuing its “zero tolerance” policy regarding the illegal and unsafe sale and use of fireworks. “Each year, we see cases of personal injury and damage to property when people use illegal fireworks,” said Police Chief Ron … [Read more...]
Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – Free outdoor concerts highlight the summer in Dearborn, with music playing Wednesdays and Fridays in east and west Dearborn, respectively. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and stake out a good spot for great music on a summer evening. On Wednesdays, the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) teams up with V98.7 Smooth Jazz … [Read more...]
Give Your Grass a Haircut
DEARBORN, Michigan – Attractive neighborhoods are a hallmark of Dearborn, and residents do their part to keep them looking good by maintaining their property, including cutting their grass. Dearborn ordinances support attentive maintenance and require that property owners must cut their grass so it’s six inches or less. Property owners in violation … [Read more...]
Break the Routine: Read This Summer
By Brian J. Whiston, Superintendent Dearborn Public School Name the best thing about summer vacation? Ask ten different people that question and you will most likely get ten different responses. For some it’s a favorite vacation spot up north, for others it may be traveling to visit family, and for many more it’s simply being able to break the daily … [Read more...]
Twenty Restaurants for $20 – A Taste Of Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Dearborn returns Wednesday, June 15 from 6 – 10 p.m. The event is sponsored by Ameriprise Financial – Advisor Jim Thorpe. Twenty restaurants will participate this year in West Downtown Dearborn and the Fairlane Town Center complex. Cost is $20. For groups of 10 or more, tickets are $15 per … [Read more...]
Outdoor Pools Summer Schedule
DEARBORN, Michigan – A press release from the City of Dearborn says that "neighborhood pool operations are set to begin June 11. Hours are daily from 1 – 6 p.m, June 11 – August 14." Dearborn residents have been very concerned after reports that 3 out of 6 neighborhood pools would be closed this summer. A large crowd turned out for a protest rally on … [Read more...]
Springwells Park 5K Fun Run
DEARBORN, Michigan - Whether you are new to running and are looking for a local and affordable running event, or whether you are an experienced runner looking for a change of scenery, this 5k run in the historic Springwells Park is the event for you. Date: Saturday, June 25th Time: 8 A.M Online registration: www.springwellspark.org Oh, and … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Offers Summer Day Camp
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Registration is open now through June 17 for The Salvation Army of Dearborn Heights annual summer day camp program. The camp is open to children ages six to 14 and will be held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dearborn Heights Corps Community Center, 26700 West Warren, from June 20 through August 5. Cost is $100 per week for … [Read more...]