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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:

  • Need holiday groceries? See how ACCESS is helping Dearborn families.
  • Remember this longtime Dearborn priest and his unforgettable Gregorian chants?
  • How Dearborn Divine Child edged Unity Christian in a one-point title thriller

Also on today's calendar: East Dearborn Drink & Draw @Downey Brewing 12DEC25 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cold with a flurry or two, with a high of 28 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 18.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; quite cold, with a high of 24 and low of 7 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ACCESS to distribute 500 food boxes to Metro Detroit residents next week (clickondetroit.com) — Dearborn residents in need can pick up free food boxes from ACCESS at its Maple Street center on Thursday, Dec. 18, starting at 2 p.m. The Dearborn nonprofit has prepared 500 boxes with halal poultry, bread, and pantry staples for drive-up distribution until supplies run out.
   

2. Former Benedictine monk now of Fort Myers transcribed from memory the Gregorian chants (wgcu.org) — Dearborn readers may remember Father Arnold D’Achille, who led a local Catholic congregation for decades before retiring to Florida, where he now lives at 92. Drawing on years in a Benedictine monastery, he has painstakingly transcribed Gregorian chants from memory and reflects on why this sacred music still moves modern audiences so deeply.
   

3. Unity Christian's DeVries voted top player from MHSAA state finals following standout performance (mlive.com) — Dearborn gets a shoutout in the Division 4 football state finals, where Dearborn Divine Child edged Hudsonville Unity Christian 23-22 at Ford Field. Unity’s Jared DeVries still earned top player honors after rushing for two touchdowns and leading his team in tackles in the narrow championship loss.
   

4. AAA projecting record-breaking travel for December 20th through January 1st (whtc.com) — Holiday travel from Dearborn and across Michigan is expected to hit record levels between December 20 and January 1, with 3.9 million state residents on the move. AAA says most Michiganders will drive, gas prices are lower than last year, and Florida, California, Hawaii and Mexican beach spots top travelers’ destination lists.
   

📸 Around Dearborn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn

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    Friday December 12
  • Dearborn Wanderlights
    Dearborn Peace Park West, 22271 W Village Dr, Dearborn
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Chatting with the Interim Superintendent
    Michael Berry Career Center , 22586 Ann Arbor Trail , Dearborn Heights
    8:15 am
  • Free ESL Classes - Thursdays
    Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
    10:15 am
  • Boys Basketball (Bryant @ Salina)
    Salina Intermediate School , 2623 Salina St , Dearborn
    4:00 pm
  • Kids Build with Lego and K'nex
    Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights , 24590 George St , Dearborn Heights
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST DOG ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Willow was lost on December 08, 2025 and was last seen near Dearborn, MI If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor Snow Woods)
  • TREASURE CHEST, every Wednesday, 10am-4pm Are you ready for Christmas?
    Looking for extra stocking stuffers or a few more decorations and wrapping paper. Come check out the fabulous donations with low, low prices on… (Nextdoor Golfview)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member 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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