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Good morning Dearborn! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could HFC’s 150-plus scholarships cut your Dearborn college bill?
  • How much are Dearborn drivers really saving on car insurance now?
  • How Dearborn’s Yemeni coffee trend is reshaping Rochester’s café scene

Also on today's calendar: Picasso At the Lapin Agile.

Find out what's happening in Dearbornfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Dearbornfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 28, low: 22.
  • Sunday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free money for college: Apply for HFC scholarships Jan. 1–March 31 (hfcc.edu) — Dearborn students connected to Henry Ford College can now apply for more than 150 Foundation scholarships between January 1 and March 31, 2026, with awards announced in late spring. One general online application automatically matches you to eligible funds, and some extra opportunities are available with short essays or recommendations, helping reduce college costs for local families.
   

2. Wayne County Drivers Save $539 Per Year Following Michigan Insurance Reform (wrif.com) — If you drive in Dearborn, you’re part of Wayne County’s big car insurance savings after Michigan’s 2019 no-fault reform, averaging $539 less per year by 2024. The law let drivers choose lower personal injury protection and banned ZIP code and credit-based pricing. While more insurers entered the market and costs dropped, some critics worry about accident victims’ access to long-term care.
   

3. A new crop of coffee shops to visit in Rochester in 2026. See the list (thetimesherald.com) — Dearborn gets a nod as the birthplace of Bayt Al Mocha, the Yemeni coffee brand behind Rochester’s new Mocha House café. The piece mainly guides Rochester-area readers through a wave of 2025 coffee shop openings, highlighting late-night Yemeni-style hangouts, vegan options, and neighborhood-focused cafés that reflect changing social habits away from alcohol-centered gathering spots.
   

4. Preview: Jets at Leafs (pensionplanpuppets.com) — A Toronto Maple Leafs injury update briefly spotlights forward Dakota Joshua, who is recovering after leaving a Detroit hospital and spending time with family in his hometown of Dearborn. The preview breaks down Winnipeg’s recent struggles, Toronto’s lineup changes, and which Leafs are returning or still sidelined ahead of the Jets matchup.
   

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    Thursday January 8
  • Boys Basketball (Unis @ Bryant)
    Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
    4:00 pm
    • Friday January 9
  • Picasso At the Lapin Agile
    Players Guild of Dearborn Inc , 21730 Madison St , Dearborn
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • They say time heals, but today, time feels like an enemy.
    It is the thing moving me further away from the sound of your laugh and the safety of your presence. To the world, this is just a date on a calendar,… (Nextdoor Levagood)
  • Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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