DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will again remember Fred Korematsu during a special ceremony at 12:15 p.m. Feb. 1 at Dearborn High School, 19501 W. Outer Drive. The public is invited. Korematsu’s story is one of belated triumph over the injustice endured by Japanese Americans during World War II. Born in the United States in 1919, Korematsu defied the U.S. government’s order to report to internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He was convicted for his refusal and appealed his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme … [Read more...] about DPS to honor WWII civil rights activist Feb. 1
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2019-20 DPS calendar available
DEARBORN — With winter break over, many families are starting to dream of warm weather and summer vacation. Dearborn Public Schools has released next year’s calendar to assist with that vacation planning. Again next school year, class will resume Aug. 26, the Monday before Labor Day, and students and staff will have both Aug. 30 and Labor Day, Sept. 2, off for Labor Day weekend. Schools will be closed for two weeks over the winter holidays, a full week in February for mid-winter break, and six school days for spring break over … [Read more...] about 2019-20 DPS calendar available
Elected officials address community concerns during town hall
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Residents and community members asked area representatives questions on topics and issues that worried them most during a town hall meeting Jan 22 at Fordson High School. The town hall, hosted by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) brought out a crowd of about 30 people who braved the rain and snow for the opportunity to speak to her, state Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-3rd District), state Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-15th District) and County Commissioner Sam Baydoun (D-13th … [Read more...] about Elected officials address community concerns during town hall
HFC names Cristina Bailey director of Academic Services
DEARBORN — Even during the decade when she was a practicing physician, Dr. Cristina Bailey – the new director of Academic Services at Henry Ford College – remained a teacher at heart. “I’ve always been a teacher. I was a teaching assistant in medical school. I taught head and neck anatomy to dental students. I continue to teach, and I will always teach – in and out of the classroom,” said Bailey, a fourth-generation educator. Bailey’s transition from medicine to higher education felt like a natural evolution of her … [Read more...] about HFC names Cristina Bailey director of Academic Services
Prosecutor rules self-defense in deadly gas station shooting
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office denied a warrant request in connection with the killing of Dearborn resident Ali Salman, also known as Ali Al-Tameemi at an Inkster gas station on Jan. 19, according to a press release. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy explained that the 25-year-old who shot Salamn acted in lawful self-defense. Salman, 34, a mechanic and the 25-year-old were involved in a dispute over a parking space just after 3 p.m. at Marathon, 28474 Michigan … [Read more...] about Prosecutor rules self-defense in deadly gas station shooting
Dearborn man dies in two-car crash
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Raheem Al-Asadi, 43, of Dearborn died in a two-car crash on Warren Avenue near Chase Road about 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 24. Police did not release details, but did say the cause of the crash may have been due to a medical condition. A video posted by Team City of Dearborn on Instagram from Signature Hookah Lounge, 14600 Warren Ave., showed the head-on collision. A white Dodge was traveling in the far left lane of westbound Warren when a red vehicle traveling in the far left lane … [Read more...] about Dearborn man dies in two-car crash
AANM to host ‘Freedom Stories’ Feb. 1
DEARBORN – The word “freedom” has many definitions. Dictionaries speak of the power or right to act, speak or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; the absence of subjection to foreign domination or despotic government; or the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. But in real life, freedom can be much more complicated, far more personal. And it is only those who endure in their quest for freedom — in any form — who can speak to this experience. In celebration of Black History Month, the Arab American … [Read more...] about AANM to host ‘Freedom Stories’ Feb. 1
Littlefield Choir to perform in Music at Cherry Hill concert series Jan. 27
DEARBORN — Musicians from Dearborn’s Littlefield Presbyterian Church will perform in the Music at Cherry Hill concert services at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church. The concert will feature a wide variety of music from sacred classics such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Simple Gifts,” to pop favorites including “Feelin’ Groovy” and “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” Members of the Littlefield Choir will be joined by members of the Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church choir on a piece arranged by Kevin Dewey, “O For a … [Read more...] about Littlefield Choir to perform in Music at Cherry Hill concert series Jan. 27
Dingell to host town hall meeting Jan. 22
DEARBORN — Dearborn’s state and congressional elected officials will host a community town hall meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Fordson High School, 13800 Ford Road. The town hall is free and open to the public. Anyone planning to attend may register at https://www.facebook.com/events/368603250593408. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), state Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-3rd District), state Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-15th District) and Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun (D-13th District) will discuss issues that matter to … [Read more...] about Dingell to host town hall meeting Jan. 22
Council votes to establish Outer Drive Greenway Project
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The City Council unanimously agreed to establish the Outer Drive Greenway Project during its Jan. 15 meeting. During the meeting, the council authorized the finance director to recognize and appropriate a donation in the amount of $150,000 from the Kosch Family, according to the agenda. Another $240,000 will be reallocated from the West Downtown Discovery Trail Project to the Outer Drive Greenway Project. According to a funding and budget document submitted by Senior Planner … [Read more...] about Council votes to establish Outer Drive Greenway Project