DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI - The approaching holiday season brings traditions, parties, shopping, entertaining – and potential danger, according to Jeffrey Whitmarsh of SERVPRO of Dearborn Heights. The latest statistics available from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show the holidays are a high-risk time for home fires. Christmas trees are … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Dearborn Area Chamber to Host 2015 Statewide Convention
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) has been selected to host the 2015 Statewide Chamber Convention in partnership with the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP). Each year through a bidding process, local chambers across the state apply to host the convention. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Lauren Malinowski Joins The 1,000 Point Club
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Saints senior guard Lauren Malinowski (Dearborn Heights, Michigan) became the second player in Saints history on Saturday to reach the 1,000 point club while taking on 19th ranked Cardinal Stritch University. A 2009 Divine Child High School graduate, where she received accolades making the All-Catholic, All-Conference, All-City, and … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Invites Veterans to Workshop
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Oakwood Common invites wartime veterans, surviving spouses and caregivers to a Veterans Aid and Attendance workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012. The free workshop helps individuals, families and caregivers learn how to seek funds to cover the cost of senior housing, home care or nursing home care. It will … [Read more...]
Mahogany Jones Returns From African Music Tour
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan - Detroit-based, inspirational rapper/singer/poet, Mahogany Jones and her band have just returned from a month and half abroad representing the country as an official U.S. Music Ambassador. Now the musical artist will appear on Detroit’s Fox 2 (WJBK) Morning Newscast on Friday, November 30, 2012 during the 8 a.m. segment. During … [Read more...]
Museum Guild Releases Best Dearborn Stories Volume 2
DEARBORN, Michigan - State Representative George T. Darany and Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak joined the other Dearborn authors featured in Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Home Town, Volume II at the book signing on November 17. The book signing was held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in support of … [Read more...]
Montessori Center Partners with Gleaners Food Bank
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Two weeks before Thanksgiving, Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) kicked off a “Give Thanks – Give Five” campaign, the school’s first initiative of an ongoing service partnership with Gleaners Food Bank. The goal of the partnership is to help students learn about the importance of serving others less … [Read more...]
Fordson Graduate – Brian Mosallam Elected MSU Trustee
DEARBORN, Michigan - A proud alumnus of Dearborn Public Schools and Michigan State University, Brian Mosallam embarked on journey to improve the community of Dearborn the day after graduating from Fordson High School. Always focused on representing Dearborn in a professional and positive way Brian remained focused on being a successful student and a … [Read more...]
EFM Roy Roberts ‘Wanted for Illegal Squatting’
DETROIT, Michigan - “We die too young and we live too hard to let our vote be disrespected,” said the Rev. David Alexander Bullock of Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church. Bullock was one of 20 who gathered in front of the Fisher Building in Detroit yesterday at noon to protest the Detroit Public School District Emergency Financial Manager’s refusal to … [Read more...]
EDSI Named to Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing List Again
DEARBORN, Michigan -- For the fifth consecutive year, EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) has been named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Dearborn, MI, EDSI is a workforce development, customized training and consulting company with one goal: to help people and companies in … [Read more...]