DEARBORN, Michigan - The African and African American Studies program of the University of Michigan - Dearborn joins Mahogany Jones’s Pure Purple Awareness Weekend as the co-sponsor of the Public Pillow Fight for Domestic Violence (DV), Saturday, October 18th, 2014. They join other sponsors Mahogany Jones, P.O.S.itive Native Initiative, The … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Dearborn’s Rotunda Gallery Launches Project DETUR
DEARBORN, Michigan – Friday, October 17, 2014 marks the Detroit area opening and premier showing of Richard Haskin’s photographic exhibition, “Art Within Art: From Italy to Detroit and Vice Versa” as a component of DETUR, the “Detroit – Turin Exchange.” The photographic exhibition is accompanied by a documentary film created by Novi author Pierette … [Read more...]
FEMA Housing Inspectors Contacting Flood Survivors
WARREN, Michigan – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that more than 400 housing inspectors are in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties reaching out to Michigan homeowners and renters who have registered with FEMA for disaster assistance. These FEMA inspectors are scheduling appointments with registered applicants to document the extent … [Read more...]
Student Videos Featured at 4th Annual Anti-Bullying Event
DEARBORN, Michigan - “Each of us can make a difference,” will be the key message found in the stories, entertainment, and activities at the 4th annual Response to Bullying event at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. All are welcome to attend this free event. The event … [Read more...]
Dearborn City Beautiful Commission Names 2014 Winners
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn City Beautiful Commission presented the annual Residential Standard of Excellence awards on October 8 to homeowners judged to have maintained the appearance of their properties in an outstanding fashion. Award citations were presented during a ceremony at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Winners were … [Read more...]
Fire Department Honors Men Who Rescued Burn Victim
DEARBORN, Michigan – Fire Chief Joseph Murray honored two Dearborn brothers who rushed to the aid of another man injured when a neighboring vacant house exploded. Murray presented citations to Abdullah Ali Baadani, 19, and Hassen Ali Baadani, 25, at the City Council Meeting. The Baadani brothers were at their home in the 5000 block of Jonathan Street, … [Read more...]
Contreras-Sweet to be Keynote Speaker at AACC Annual Gala
DEARBORN, Michigan – Maria Contreras-Sweet will be the keynote speaker at the annual Building Economic Bridges Gala hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC). The Gala is set to take place at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 6:00 pm. The event is open to the public; admission is by ticket only, available through the … [Read more...]
Dearborn Leaf Collection Begins on October 20th
DEARBORN, Michigan – As leaves begin falling in large numbers, Dearborn residents are reminded of the convenient ways the City of Dearborn offers to dispose of them. The preferred method is for residents to put their leaves in approved yard waste paper bags or approved 20-32 gallon containers labeled as yard waste. The containers or paper bags should be … [Read more...]
Dearborn Historical Museum Halloween Party Oct. 30th
DEARBORN, Michigan – A Halloween party for ghosts and goblins of all ages will be at the Dearborn Historical Museum on Thursday, October 30 from 4 p.m. to 6. Cost is $2 per child. Adults accompanying children are free. Described as a “scarily good time” by the Dearborn Historical Society, the event includes treats, a best costume contest, prizes and … [Read more...]
Dearborn Softball Game Will Benefit Wounded Warriors
DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to watch Dearborn police officers and firefighters, and veterans from across the state, come together on Saturday, Oct. 25 to compete for the first Michigan Warriors vs. Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. game at King Boring Field, adjacent to the Ford Community and … [Read more...]