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Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats say
Read full article: Opinion piece about Detroit suburb is 'racist and Islamophobic,' Democrats sayTwo Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning an op-ed piece that called a Detroit suburb “America's jihad capital.”.
Judge rules fatal shooting of man with gun in Dearborn police lobby was justified
Read full article: Judge rules fatal shooting of man with gun in Dearborn police lobby was justifiedA judge ruled the officer witnessed a threat to himself and others and that the officer’s use of deadly force was not excessive.
Dearborn to partner with Google, ACCESS to offer free career training to 500 residents
Read full article: Dearborn to partner with Google, ACCESS to offer free career training to 500 residentsThe City of Dearborn has announced a new partnership to offer free career training and advancement to hundreds of residents.
Dearborn police seek person of interest involved in trespassing, theft of City property
Read full article: Dearborn police seek person of interest involved in trespassing, theft of City propertyThe Dearborn Police Department is seeking information about a person of interest that was involved in trespassing and the theft of City property.
Family files suit in 10-year-old’s death at Camp Dearborn in Milford Township
Read full article: Family files suit in 10-year-old’s death at Camp Dearborn in Milford TownshipLast Summer, Carson Dunn was out at Camp Dearborn in Milford Township, having fun in the water, when the unthinkable happened. Dunn fell from a swim platform and hit his chest on a ladder attached to the structure.
Crews working tirelessly to restore power to thousands still without power in western Wayne County
Read full article: Crews working tirelessly to restore power to thousands still without power in western Wayne CountyCrews are working around the clock to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people in the dark, including those living in western Wayne County.
Man arrested after felonious assault, ethnic intimidation at Dearborn grocery market
Read full article: Man arrested after felonious assault, ethnic intimidation at Dearborn grocery marketPolice are investigating a felonious assault and ethnic intimidation that occurred at Westborn Market off of Michigan Avenue.
Dearborn partnership offers small business relief grants: How to apply
Read full article: Dearborn partnership offers small business relief grants: How to applyDETROIT – Dearborn, in partnership with community organizations, is launching a small business relief grant program for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dearborn Small Business Relief Grant application opens on Monday, April 27, with a May 1 deadline, for grants up to $5,000 providing small businesses with 17 employees or less and sole proprietors located in Dearborn working capital during the COVD-19 crisis. Business owners who previously have been awarded a Michigan Small Business Relief Grant or the Wayne County/TCF Small Business Relief Loan Fund are not eligible to apply. Through a partnership initiated by NEI, the Dearborn Small Business Grant is being led and administered by ACCESS, the City of Dearborn, East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities, and Warren and Dix/Vernor Business District Improvement Authorities. “This crisis has been a gut punch for every business owner out there,” said Cristina Sheppard-Decius, executive director of the East and West Dearborn DDAs.
High levels of black mold shut down Dearborn fire’s Melvindale station, forcing crew to sleep in trucks
Read full article: High levels of black mold shut down Dearborn fire’s Melvindale station, forcing crew to sleep in trucksMELVINDALE, Mich. – Dearborn firefighters who work inside Firehouse No. 5 in Melvindale had to sleep in their trucks last night after testing inside the firehouse revealed high levels of black mold, making it unsafe to breathe inside. UPDATE: Dearborn firefighters will move back into Fire Station No. Dearborn Firefighter’s Union head Jeffrey Lentz said the firefighter could not get rest in a truck all night, creating a safety hazard for them. In the meantime, firefighters at the Melvindale station will be housed at the Melvindale Recreation Center."
City of Dearborn unveils new logo, social media erupts with critique
Read full article: City of Dearborn unveils new logo, social media erupts with critiqueDEARBORN, Mich. – After a year-long development process the City of Dearborn unveiled a new logo Tuesday. The community voiced some concern and disappointment on social media after the reveal. More than one social media user said the logo resembled something a waste management company would use. The city said more than 1,900 community members and business owners and more than 30 stakeholders gave feedback on the development of the logo. Given the variety of socioeconomic demographics represented, this brand offers past, present and future residents and business owners the opportunity to rediscover Dearborn in a new way and strengthen community pride,” said Cristina Sheppard-Decius, executive director of the East and West Dearborn DDAs.
Train derailment, possible hazmat situation in Dearborn being investigated
Read full article: Train derailment, possible hazmat situation in Dearborn being investigatedDEARBORN, Mich. - Police, firefighters and a hazmat team responded to a train derailment in Dearborn Friday night. The City of Dearborn provided video of the scene, which can be watched in the video player above. That video shows multiple train cars tossed around the tracks in the area of Dix and Miller. As of Saturday morning, there was no update from Dearborn city officials on what the train might have been carrying or the cause of the crash. Officers were encouraged not to approach the train and to stay at least 500 feet away.