By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — In response to reaction of his halting publication of a city publication featuring an article on Henry Ford’s anti-Semitic history, Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. penned a letter to the magazine’s subscribers last week. In January, O’Reilly ordered the halt of production of the January edition of the city-funded Dearborn Historian publication after learning it featured the article. He then, according to published reports, ordered the firing of the author and publication editor Bill … [Read more...] about O’Reilly responds to reaction of killing of article on Henry Ford’s anti-Semitism
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Nominations sought for DPS Teacher of the Year
DEARBORN — Students can nominate their favorite Dearborn Public Schools teacher for the 2019 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. March 8. Nominations forms can be found at the DPS website, http://dearbornschools.org. An online nomination form is available at http://bit.ly/DbnTeacher2019. Printed nomination forms may be picked up at any Dearborn public school and the district’s Administration Office, … [Read more...] about Nominations sought for DPS Teacher of the Year
Community mourns loss of 7-year-old with candlelight vigil
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The gymnasium at Henry Ford Elementary School was filled with students, parents, community members from the city and staff from Dearborn Public Schools Feb. 14 to honor second-grader Larine Ahmad after her death. The 7-year-old fell and became ill at school on Feb. 7 and was taken to a local hospital with an unspecified medical condition which caused her to die on the night of Feb. 9. Neither the Ahmad family nor DPS released details on her death. Visitation services were … [Read more...] about Community mourns loss of 7-year-old with candlelight vigil
Dearborn offers federal employees waivers of payment penalties for a limited time
DEARBORN – The city is trying to help federal employees who live in Dearborn and who might still be recovering from missing their paychecks during the recent 35-day government shutdown. Qualified federal workers may be entitled to some relief from the penalties and interest associated with missed tax payments or water bill payments in the city. They need to apply for the relief and take action by Feb. 28. Upon approval from the City Council on Jan. 29, the following relief can be requested: • Qualified federal employees can ask … [Read more...] about Dearborn offers federal employees waivers of payment penalties for a limited time
Fred Korematsu Day celebrated at Dearborn High School
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — “Civil rights activist,” “brave” and “hero” were just three of the terms used to describe Fred Korematsu during a ceremony Feb. 1 at Dearborn High School. Students spent their afternoon learning about Korematsu, who made history by refusing to go to the U.S. government’s incarceration camps. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Jan. 30 as Fred Korematsu Day in the state writing, “Whereas, the state of Michigan is pleased to join the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs … [Read more...] about Fred Korematsu Day celebrated at Dearborn High School
How Fairlane Town Center is reimaging itself for a new era
By ELIZABETH CLARK Metromode Media DEARBORN — After the 2008 recession, many malls and major anchor stores in the United States went out of business. Property managers have been challenged to reimagine spaces where large, enclosed malls once dominated the shopping landscape, but are now competing with online shopping and the downfall and absence of major anchor stores. Not all have made it in metropolitan Detroit. Northland Mall in Southfield closed in 2015, and the city of Southfield has announced plans to turn the space into … [Read more...] about How Fairlane Town Center is reimaging itself for a new era
Dearborn dog park permits expire Feb. 28
DEARBORN – Permits to use the city's dog park expire at 5 p.m. Feb. 28. To continue to enjoy this facility with their four-legged friends, dog owners must renew their annual permit at the City Clerk’s Office, in the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. Owners seeking to renew their permit must furnish: • Proof of Dearborn residency. • A copy of the dog’s license • Documentation that the dog has been neutered or spayed. • Proof of current vaccinations. The cost of the permit is $30. The dog park, a … [Read more...] about Dearborn dog park permits expire Feb. 28
Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ performer ‘spooned’ residents of Beaumont rehab facility
By MARGARET BLOHM For the Times-Herald DEARBORN — Residents of Beaumont Rehabilitation and Continuing Care recently experienced what it means to be “spooned” during an entertaining musical performance by Jim Cruise, “The Spoon Man.” “The Spoon Man,” who made it to the second round of auditions during a season of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” auditions, gave a unique musical performance using all kinds of spoons to accompany familiar tunes by Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra. “I loved it,” said resident Virginia Alfano, 94, from … [Read more...] about Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ performer ‘spooned’ residents of Beaumont rehab facility
AANM explores concepts of ‘home’ in Winter/Spring Season
DEARBORN – A home is much more than just a building to live in. It’s the land of one’s birth; a newly adopted city, state or country; a momentarily safe place; an d those spaces we choose to occupy both physically and emotionally. It’s also a fluid term in this era of immigration disputes, refugee marches and harsh conflicts among Americans about who belongs — and who does not belong. The Arab American National Museum explores the concept of home – especially the gain and loss of home – throughout its 2019 Winter/Spring … [Read more...] about AANM explores concepts of ‘home’ in Winter/Spring Season
Tigers Caravan, Mahtook visit Arab American National Museum
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook was surprised with a gift that showed paperwork of his family arriving in the U.S. along with a family tree, during the team’s Winter Caravan visit to the Arab American National Museum Jan. 25. During the stop, Mahtook received an image of the page listing the dry goods and grocery store in Patterson, La., owned by his great-great-grandfather, Butros Mahtook, according to an AANM press release. The page was from a Syrian Lebanese business … [Read more...] about Tigers Caravan, Mahtook visit Arab American National Museum