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Health Department Closed – Other Options Suggested

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn reminds residents that the Health Department was closed June 30, 2011 due to budget considerations. The City no longer offers flu shots. Other resources for flu shots residents may consider include Wayne County Health and Human Services (734-955-3900) and ACCESS Community Health and Resource Center in Dearborn … [Read more...]

Chef at Oakwood Common Reveals Residents’ Tastes

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DEARBORN, Michigan - British born Chef Pearse Tormey recently revealed some of the favorite menu selections of residents at Oakwood Common, where he has served as executive chef for nearly three years. “Our residents have very specific tastes but they’re not unlike most people who want their food to taste and look good,” said Chef Tormey, who has … [Read more...]

Three New Dearborn Ballot Proposals for Nov. 8

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn voters can learn more about the three ballot proposals to be decided in the Nov. 8 election by watching a League of Women Voters forum on the topics on CDTV, the City of Dearborn’s official television channel. During the Nov. 8 election, Dearborn voters will be asked to make decisions about temporarily increasing the funding for … [Read more...]

Open House at The Center October 20

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary serving the greater Dearborn Community, and to mark the occasion, the Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a day-long Open House at The Center on Thursday, October 20. The Center will have free admittance all day to the swimming pools, … [Read more...]

Oct. 20th Deadline for Submitting Real Dearborn Stories

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DEARBORN, Michigan - What if you could buy a book featuring your favorite story about living or growing up in Dearborn? What if you could help write the book? That’s the idea behind a new project just launched by the Dearborn Historical Museum to collect 300 stories from residents and former residents by Thursday, October 20 – and publish the results in … [Read more...]

Dearborn Chamber Begins Business Walk-Abouts Today

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The first organized business walk for the Dearborn area is scheduled to take place Tuesday, October 18. The Business Walk-About is designed to pinpoint successes and struggles in the community, which then allows business and civic leaders to use that information to help create a more affluent business climate. The walk will be hosted … [Read more...]

Sabeel Media Promotes Faith and Culture Video Contest

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The world can learn an important lesson from observing the friendship of  Imam Talib Al Sanjari and his good friend Rev. Hanna Sulaka.  A new video from Sabeel Media portrays the story of their friendship. The two religious leaders, a Muslim and Christian - both originating from Iraq (not knowing each other) - immigrated to the US and … [Read more...]

Depression Era Glass Show Shines Again – Nov. 5,6

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DEARBORN, Michigan - One lump or two? It is not a question we hear asked very often, particularly as we rush through a fast food drive-thru window to grab a coffee or drink hot beverages from a disposable insulated cup. But before the fast pace of life consumed society, the kitchen cabinets in most American homes were stocked with glassware for serving … [Read more...]

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