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Dearborn Symphony Features West Side Story March 9th

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov, praised by the New York Times as “a young super-virtuoso, with musical sensitivity and an appreciation of style to go with the thunder and lightning,” returns to Dearborn’s stage to perform one of the most beloved piano works, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto with its grand sweeping gestures and many … [Read more...]

Dearborn Mayor O’Reilly’s State of the City Address Tonight

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The public is invited to attend Mayor O’Reilly’s State of the City Address on Monday, March 5. It is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave. Mayor O’Reilly will review the economic challenges facing Dearborn, the city’s recent accomplishments, and initiatives to keep the community … [Read more...]

Dearborn iLabs Indicate Michigan Innovation is Rising

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DEARBORN, Michigan - UM-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research – iLabs – recently released its Innovation Index for the third quarter 2011. The Index, which quarterly measures economic innovation activity in the state of Michigan, rose slightly in the third quarter from 90.8 to 92.8. The index remains well above the levels near 80, which it hit during the … [Read more...]

Mayor O’Reilly Endorses Sam Salamey for 19th District Court

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn attorney and former magistrate Sam Salamey has received a major endorsement in his 2012 campaign run for judge of the 19th District Court in Dearborn. Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly has pledged his support of Salamey’s candidacy. “I have known and worked with Sam Salamey for many years in Dearborn,” Mayor O’Reilly said. … [Read more...]

Public Invited to Disability Concerns Meeting on March 15

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Commission on Disability Concerns will meet 3-6 pm Thursday, March 15 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. The public is welcome. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss accessibility, new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, voting sites, education and … [Read more...]

Snyder Appoints Richard Miller as State Fire Marshal

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LANSING, Michigan - On February 24th, 2012 Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Richard W. Miller, of Dearborn as state fire marshal. The state fire marshal leads the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and also serves as a member, or ex-officio member, of the State Fire Safety … [Read more...]

Dearborn Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect

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DEARBORN, Michigan - On Thursday - March 1, 2012 at approximately 9:50 am the Chase Bank branch located at 7301 Wyoming in Dearborn was robbed. The suspect, a black male, approached the teller and handed her a note requesting her to give him money.  He left with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction, possibly on foot. The suspect was … [Read more...]

Take a Tour of the Mitten at Henry’s Spring Dining Event

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Sample some of the best cuisine Michigan has to offer at the Touring the Mitten Local Roots Spring Evening Dining event in Henry Ford Museum, March 8. This quintessential foodie tour created by The Henry Ford’s award-winning culinary team, features delectable dishes, all locally-sourced and made in Michigan. Tickets are $70 per person. … [Read more...]

Dearborn Police Need Assistance from the Public

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DEARBORN, Mich. - Dearborn, Wyandotte and Southgate Police are actively following up on tips received in the 3 robberies of local bars that took place in the last month. (Click here to view attached Wyandotte Police Department press release for details on the robberies.) Investigators met again recently to go over information related to the cases. The … [Read more...]

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