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Hi Dearborn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Dearborn residents can speak at tonight’s Henry Ford College meeting
- See the Dearborn mom whose citizenship moment became a photo highlight
- Why U-M Dearborn staff say a 1% raise isn’t enough
Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Dearbornfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Morning flurries; very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, temps: high: 33, low: 31.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Board of Trustees meeting, December 15 (hfcc.edu) — Henry Ford College in Dearborn will hold its Board of Trustees meeting tonight, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Rosenau Board Rooms at the Administrative Services and Conference Center. Dearborn residents can address trustees on agenda or non‑agenda items if they submit a blue card before the meeting begins, and a recording will be posted later on the college’s YouTube channel. 
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• Detroit Free Press 2025 photos of the year (freep.com subscription) — A Dearborn mother’s emotional moment gaining U.S. citizenship in Detroit is one of many powerful scenes captured in the Free Press’ 2025 photo collection, which also highlights protests, floods, community events, and everyday life across Michigan. The images showcase neighbors from Dearborn and nearby cities navigating celebration, hardship, and civic engagement throughout the year.
• University Staff United pickets outside Winter Commencement (michigandaily.com) — University of Michigan staff are protesting a proposed contract that would give only 1% annual raises to employees on the Dearborn and Flint campuses, well below recent inflation. Union members say the university is underpaying non-supervisory staff while boosting spending on policing and surveillance. Dearborn campus workers are pushing for raises they say would provide living wages and reflect their role in supporting students.
📸 Around Dearborn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn
★ Featured events ★
- The Motortown All-Stars
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Wellness committee meeting
Dearborn Public Schools , 18700 Audette St , Dearborn
2:00 pm - Boys Basketball (Stout @ Bryant)
Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
4:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boys Basketball (Smith @ Bryant)
Bryant Middle School , 460 N Vernon St , Dearborn
4:00 pm - Teen Chess Club
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
5:00 pm - High school options Zoom presentation
Edsel Ford High School Dearborn, MI 48124
5:00 pm - Roll Reversals
Allen Park Public Library , 8100 Allen Rd , Allen Park
6:00 pm - HFC Board of Education Meeting
Andrew Mazzara Administration Services & Conference Center , 5101 Evergreen Road , Dearborn
7:00 pm - Toddler Story Time - Tuesday
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
10:30 am - Living On – Grief Support Group
Eton Senior Recreation Center , 4900 Pardee Ave , Dearborn Heights
1:00 pm - Redford Union Panthers vs Melvindale Cardinals
Redford Union High School , 17711 Kinloch St , Redford Township
3:45 pm - Holiday Craft Night
Melvindale Public Library Melvindale, MI 48122
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m leaving the comments open but this post got to just the right people because tail waggers in Livonia is going to be assisting me in getting my dogs the preventative they need as well as help with getting their vaccines up to date.
If you or someone you know needs help with the same things or with dog or cat food, please visit tailwaggers1990.org and check them out, or call 734… (Nextdoor Crowley Park) - Hi to all.
So we have new couches and recliner. Lightly used tables fireplace tv stand glass tv stand and some dressers. We are selling them. Please contact me… (Nextdoor Snow Woods)
- Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Dearborn. Apply here.
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dearborn Heights
- Dearborn Heights family gets fresh start after months in condemned mobile home (wxyz.com)
Allen Park
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-- The Patch AM Team
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