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And on the Dearborn Patch calendar - Sing with the Guys - Men's Chorus Open House

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Morning Dearborn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did every Dearborn team fare in Friday’s packed hoops slate?
  • What will Mayor Hammoud prioritize in Dearborn over the next four years?
  • Will UM‑Dearborn’s former chancellor soon lose the interim presidency?

Also on today's calendar: Sing with the Guys - Men’s Chorus Open House and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Monday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 37.
  • Wednesday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Prep basketball roundup: Troy Athens edges Troy in OT in crosstown rivalry (detroitnews.com) — Dearborn hoops fans get a full rundown of local action, with Dearborn Divine Child edging Detroit Loyola 60-59 and Dearborn’s boys topping Livonia Stevenson 64-43. The roundup also highlights Dearborn Fordson, Edsel Ford, Henry Ford Academy, and several Dearborn Heights schools in league play across metro Detroit.
   

2. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud sworn in for second term, focuses on housing and growth (wxyz.com) — Dearborn residents have their mayor and new city council officially sworn in, with Abdullah Hammoud outlining a second-term agenda centered on housing, public safety, and better city services. He highlighted major recent investments in parks, green space, and flood prevention, while community leaders praised Dearborn’s diversity and strong neighborhood feel.
   

3. UM regents call special meeting to elect new university president (michiganpublic.org) — Dearborn residents may be interested that the former chancellor of UM‑Dearborn, Domenico Grasso, is currently serving as interim president while the University of Michigan regents meet Monday to choose a new permanent leader. Reports say Syracuse University’s Kent Syverud is expected to be the sole candidate, with the vote livestreamed for the public.
   

4. Syrian Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $191K in U.S. Social Security Benefits (townhall.com) — Federal prosecutors say a man living in Syria admitted stealing nearly $191,000 in his mother’s Social Security benefits that were tied to a Dearborn mailing address. He faces sentencing in April and has agreed to repay the money, after investigators said he concealed that his mother had long lived outside the United States.
   

📸 Around Dearborn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn

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Other local events
    Tuesday January 13
  • Tinkering for Tots
    Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation , 20900 Oakwood Blvd , Dearborn
    10:00 am
  • Dearborn Wanderlights
    Dearborn Peace Park West , 22271 W Village Dr , Dearborn
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Chatting with the Interim Superintendent
    Geer Park Elementary School , 14767 Prospect St , Dearborn
    3:05 pm
  • Dearborn Wanderlights
    Dearborn Peace Park West , 22271 W Village Dr , Dearborn
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 21
  • Chatting with the Interim Superintendent
    Geer Park Elementary School , 14767 Prospect St , Dearborn
    2:45 pm
    • Saturday January 24
  • The Seven Wonders
    Michael A. Guido Theater , 15801 Michigan Ave , Dearborn
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday January 31
  • Dearborn Wanderlights
    Dearborn Peace Park West , 22271 W Village Dr , Dearborn
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A vehicle fire on I-275 Northbound at I-94/Exit 17 in Wayne blocked three right lanes, but has since been cleared.
    10:51AM on Jan 10: Vehicle fire blocks two right lanes on I-275 NB at I-94/Exit 17 in Wayne. (Nextdoor )
  • To all people who have animals, please be more mindful when you open a door.
    I am not trying to be rude, but animals are very curious of the outside so you always have to be aware if your animal is near by. There’s too many… (Nextdoor Snow Woods)
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Journeys Shoes posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager 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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