Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Why this Dearborn intersection becomes a rush-hour nightmare every afternoon

Make time for Sing with the Guys - Men's Chorus Open House on the Dearborn Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday January 9th Patch AM
Friday January 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey hey Dearborn! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this Dearborn intersection becomes a rush-hour nightmare every afternoon
  • How a Dearborn charter school is reshaping futures for Southwest Detroit students
  • Why a national evangelist singled out Dearborn in his 2026 prophecy

Also on today's calendar: Sing with the Guys - Men’s Chorus Open House and 4 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Friday: Breezy; a little morning rain, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Colder with periods of rain, temps: high: 37, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Breezy with snow at times, with a high of 33 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Dearborn intersection is causing headaches for drivers, some try to avoid the area entirely (clickondetroit.com) — Drivers in Dearborn are increasingly avoiding the Michigan Avenue and Outer Drive intersection near Kroger, car dealerships, and a nearby high school because rush-hour backups make it difficult to get in and out. Residents report blocked exits, poorly timed lights, and cut-through traffic in the parking lot, while Wayne County says MDOT controls the intersection and has yet to respond.
   

2. Southwest Detroit Students Find Opportunities at Advanced Technology Academy (elcentralmedia.com) — Dearborn residents should know that Advanced Technology Academy, located on Oakman Boulevard, is drawing many Southwest Detroit students while maintaining strong college and career pathways. The Dearborn-based charter school partners with University of Michigan-Dearborn, Henry Ford College, and others, offering a 13th year of free tuition, mechatronics training, and extensive bilingual support for Latino families seeking better opportunities.
   

3. Mario Murillo Warns NYC Is About to Experience a Major Spiritual Shift in 2026 (mycharisma.com) — A Christian evangelist predicts a major spiritual revival in 2026 that he says will reach unlikely places, specifically naming Dearborn alongside New York City and the West Coast. While the focus is national and prophetic, his comments suggest Dearborn could see a noticeable surge in youth-led, outspoken Christian activity challenging prevailing cultural views.
   

4. A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday (springfieldnewssun.com) — If you work in or near Ford’s Dearborn campus, you may notice more native plants, walking paths, and outdoor meeting spots designed to reduce stress and boost focus. The article uses Ford’s redesigned Dearborn headquarters as one example in a broader look at how workers nationwide can weave nature into their daily routines for better mental health.
   

📸 Around Dearborn

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Dearborn

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Friday January 9
  • Picasso At the Lapin Agile
    Players Guild of Dearborn Inc , 21730 Madison St , Dearborn
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday January 11
  • Picasso At The Lapin Agile
    Players Guild of Dearborn Inc , 21730 Madison St , Dearborn
    2:30 pm
  • 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
    • Saturday January 24
  • The Seven Wonders
    Michael A. Guido Theater , 15801 Michigan Ave , Dearborn
    7:00 pm

📣 Dearborn Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Dearborn PatchAM possible:

  • Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
    Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey, I just realized that this might be the perfect place to ask this.
    I'm having surgery at the Corewell Hospital (used to be Beaumont) over on Oakwood (?) {Over by the Ford plant in Dearborn}. Anyway, my family wants… (Nextdoor Crowley Park)
  • Hi neighbors!
    I’m a local IT professional offering services with computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and general tech issues. Available evenings and weekends. Feel free to… (Nextdoor Southwestern Outer Drive)
  • TJX posted a job opening for cleaning associate in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.

Ok Dearborn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I really dig you!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Dearborn