DEARBORN, Michigan. – The 2014 Youth in Arts Festival, a showcase highlighting the creative talents of over 400 students from Dearborn Public Schools (DPS) and Henry Ford Community College, takes place on Wednesday, April 16 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The Center is located at 15801 Michigan Ave., in Dearborn. The … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Western Ignorance of the ‘Conditions of Omar’
EDITORIAL -- A jihadi group occupying the Syrian town of Raqqa recently gave Christian minorities living there three choices: 1) convert to Islam, 2) remain Christian but pay tribute and accept third-class subject status, or 3) die by the sword. According to the BBC, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria issued a directive: citing the Islamic concept of … [Read more...]
Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Dearborn Atheletes
DEARBORN, Michigan - Outstanding local athletes were honored at the Dearborn Recreation & Parks Commission's 62nd Annual Sports Awards Ceremony March 23 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Dr. James Hadley, Raymond Molinari II and Sam Sabaugh were inducted into the Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department's Hall of Fame, which was … [Read more...]
Dearborn’s New Garage Ordinance in Effect – as of March 4th
DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn, with an eye on public safety and the preservation of appealing neighborhoods, on March 4 adopted a new ordinance clarifying the legal use of residential garages. The new law slightly expands the potential uses of garages over the city’s previous ordinance, but still states that the primary purpose is to provide … [Read more...]
Is FATCA Forcing People to Give Up Their U.S. Citizenship?
DEARBORN, Michigan - Starting in 2014, foreign financial institutions will have to tell the IRS about income of more than $100,000 accruing to American clients (or businesses owned by Americans of more than 15%), and they'll have to withhold American income tax as appropriate. If they fail, they could face up to 30% withholding tax on payment from the U.S. … [Read more...]
School Official Charged With Home Invasion and Assault
DEARBORN, MI — Dearborn Police arrested Fady Soueidan, 43, of Dearborn in regards to a home invasion on Hampshire Court on Saturday, March 22, 2014. It is alleged that Soueidan forced his way into a house, stole a phone and assaulted a family member that had a Personal Protection Order against him. Soueidan was arrested and charged with felony home … [Read more...]
Annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo Brings Community Together
DEARBORN, Michigan - Spring is in the air, and thousands of pet enthusiasts in Southeast Michigan are gearing up for the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s Mutt Strut & Pet Expo -- a pledge-driven dog walk and community-wide animal celebration day. Now in year nine, the event organizers promise a day of entertainment, shopping, food, and fun, all while raising … [Read more...]
Oakwood Healthcare Plans Merger with Beaumont, Botsford
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Oakwood Healthcare, Beaumont Health System, and Botsford Health Care have signed a letter of intent and begun exclusive negotiations about combining their operations into a new health care system. The boards of the three not-for-profit organizations have approved a letter of intent calling for formation of a new, $3.8 billion … [Read more...]
Rep. George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) on EAA Expansion
LANSING, Michigan - On Thursday, Representative George T. Darany released the following statement regarding House Bill 4369 which involves the expansion of the Education Achievement Authority. "Today on the House floor I testified on behalf of the thousands of students across the state of Michigan who have had their futures put at risk with the … [Read more...]
Developer Sought for West Dearborn Catalyst Project
DEARBORN, Michigan - The City of Dearborn is presenting developers an opportunity to be part of the continued revitalization of its west downtown commercial district. A desirable 70 foot by 116 foot vacant lot in the west downtown owned by the city is for sale for the development of a catalyst project that will amplify other significant investments in the … [Read more...]