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Suspects Arraigned for Unarmed Robbery in Dearborn

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Dearborn, Michigan — On July 17, 2012 Dearborn Police were dispatched to an east end apartment complex for an unarmed robbery of a 53 year old male victim, who lived in the complex. The victim was repeatedly punched by 41 year old Wilbert McKeever, a Detroit resident, who is on parole and a registered sex offender. During the assault, 23 year old Jennifer … [Read more...]

Discount Tickets for Carnival Rides on Sale through Aug. 2

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Act now and save money when purchasing all-day wrist bands for the carnival at the 2012 Homecoming at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 3-5. Advanced sales of all-day wrist bands are $12, plus a $1 service fee, from now until 11:59 p.m. on August 2 at www.buymycarnivaltickets.com/event.asp or www.cityofdearborn.org. The carnival … [Read more...]

WAR to Headline Dearborn’s 2012 Homecoming

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DEARBORN, Mich. – “WAR,” the longtime feel-good funk and rock band, is in the spotlight on the Main Stage at this year’s 33rd Annual Homecoming festival in Dearborn August 3-5. The band members, favorites at festivals across the country, will engage the audience as they join in singing and dancing to “The World is a Ghetto,” “All Day Music,” “Spill … [Read more...]

Bookmark Contest Winners Announced

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DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Public Library is proud to announce the winners in its annual bookmark contest. The five winners are Rachel Ruesch, Snow Elementary School; Jana Elakkawi, Haigh Elementary School; Samantha Smalley, Howard Elementary School; Addie Ruesch, Snow Elementary School and Tarek Hazany, Henry Ford Elementary School. These students were … [Read more...]

Music Under the Stars Free Concerts in July and August Add to Dearborn’s Outdoor Entertainment

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department is offering three Music Under the Starts Concerts in July and August. Music Under the Stars is a long-standing tradition in the city, and adds another three options to the many free outdoor concerts in Dearborn this summer. Music Under the Stars concerts began on Thursday, July 12, … [Read more...]

Stolen 1930 Ford Model A Convertible Recovered!

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DEARBORN, Michigan — Dearborn Police Surveillance officers recovered the stolen 1930 Model-A and trailer yesterday - valued at an estimated $30,000 which were taken from the grounds of The Henry Ford Museum. After several weeks of developing leads from concerned citizens and subsequent surveillance, the trailer containing the classic Ford Roadster was found … [Read more...]

Art Connects Dearborn! Uses Art As Platform

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Art is in Dearborn, and in a big way. Across the city, 22 pieces of art, including eight paintings from the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside-Out program and 14 sculptures from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative and the high school P.O.P. Design Team, are on display outdoors to promote art and engage citizens. The art exhibits are slated to … [Read more...]

Food Truck Rally Coming to Dearborn Friday, July 20

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DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Dearborn and the West Dearborn Downtown Authority will host the first of three food truck rallies planned for this summer. The first event, sponsored by Westborn Market, will take place Friday, July 20 from 5 – 9 p.m. in Lot C, just north of Pizza Papalis west of Monroe … [Read more...]

Dearborn Featured Sculpture – Fluttering Archway

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012-2013 Art in Public Places Midwest Sculpture Initiative. Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor is … [Read more...]

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