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Good morning Dearborn! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is your child eligible for Dearborn’s top Early College and STEM programs?
  • How a simple $20 request turned into a months-long Dearborn scam pattern
  • How Dearborn shoppers are beating skyrocketing beef prices this year

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

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 42 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a bit of snow; colder, temps: high: 40, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Colder; a.m. flurries, breezy, with a high of 22 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Applications open for Early College, DCMST; coming soon for STEM Middle School (dearbornschools.org) — Dearborn families now have a short window to apply for Henry Ford Early College, the Dearborn Center for Math, Science and Technology, and STEM Middle School for next school year. Applications for Early College run through Feb. 6, DCMST through Feb. 27, and STEM Middle School from Jan. 20 to Feb. 9, with eligibility focused on high-achieving students living in the Dearborn Public Schools district.
   

2. 'He asked for $20:' Alleged Dearborn serial scammer arrested (fox2detroit.com) — Dearborn police say a man has been arrested and charged after a string of alleged parking-lot scams targeting shoppers at places like Fairlane and other local retail centers. Investigators report at least ten incidents in the city, where victims were allegedly asked to send money via apps before having their cash or phone snatched, and more charges may follow.
   

3. How you can save money on beef in metro Detroit, with prices skyrocketing nationwide (wxyz.com) — Dearborn shoppers are feeling the pinch of rising beef prices, but a longtime local butcher and Michigan farm experts share strategies to stretch your meat budget. From buying in bulk at places like Saad Wholesale Meats to focusing your dollars on higher-quality cuts instead of ground beef, the story explains how metro Detroit families can still enjoy beef without overspending.
   

4. Michigan gas prices up 11 cents since last week, up four cents in metro Detroit (wxyz.com) — Gas prices across Michigan, including metro Detroit, have climbed 11 cents in the past week, with averages now at $2.81 per gallon. Dearborn is the reporting dateline as AAA notes prices are still lower than a month and a year ago, and lists which Michigan cities currently have the highest and lowest averages.
   

5. U-M law grad and Syracuse President Kent Syverud named 16th President at University of Michigan (fox17online.com) — Dearborn residents connected to the U‑M Dearborn campus may see new leadership impacts as Kent Syverud becomes the 16th president of the University of Michigan system. Regents unanimously selected the U‑M law grad, now Syracuse’s president, praising his collaborative style and statewide focus. His decisions will shape resources and priorities across Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint.
   

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Other local events
    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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-- The Patch AM Team

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