DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn city officials serving terms in 2014-2017 were inaugurated on Thursday, Jan.2, 2014 during a formal ceremony at the Michael A. Guido Theater inside the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Master of Ceremonies was Debbie Dingell, president of D2 Strategies and chair of the Wayne State University Board of Governors. … [Read more...]
Karen Jacobsen Announces Campaign to Retire John Dingell
DEARBORN, Michigan - Joined by a large group of enthusiastic supporters at her home in Dearborn, Karen Jacobsen announced her campaign for Michigan’s new 12th Congressional District against John Dingell. “As a mother, I am concerned about my daughter’s future, and the future of her generation. As an Accountant and Business Owner, I am concerned about … [Read more...]
Construction Begins on Dearborn’s Intermodal Rail Station
DEARBORN, Michigan – A 12-year vision of expanded Michigan passenger rail options moved closer to reality on April 10 at a high-profile construction launch ceremony for the City of Dearborn’s new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station. (See part 2 for larger images.) Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. welcomed 80 key leaders, including U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, … [Read more...]
High Speed Rail Line Receives DOT Funding
DEARBORN, Mich. - At a press conference at the Dearborn Amtrak station on Oct. 28, Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. (left) and Congressman John D. Dingell discuss the confirmation of $161 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds will provide for the development of high speed rail transportation projects which are … [Read more...]