City News Archive

July 2025

• City buildings closed for July 4 holiday (July 1, 2025)   
• One person in custody in alleged attack on senior citizen (July 5, 2025)
• Dearborn unveils third ability-inclusive playscape at Lapeer Park (July 7, 2025)
• Charges announced in assault on elderly victim in Dearborn (July 7, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Library to host summer author talks, youth events, and book and media sales (July 8, 2025)
• Dearborn Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Carlysle St (July 8, 2025)

June 2025

• City Beautiful Commission welcomes nominations for annual summer home recognition program by June 18 (June 2, 2025)
• Dearborn gears up for a summer of festivities with enhanced downtown walkability and business support (June 10, 2025)
• Dearborn Police make arrest in domestic violence assault that led to a multi-law enforcement agency pursuit (June 11, 2025)
• Dearborn officials, veterans to commemorate Flag Day at June 14 ceremony (June 13, 2025)
• Dearborn to host community events in June to gather input, shape future development of the city (June 13, 2025)
• Dearborn officials announce zero tolerance policy on illegal firework use (June 26, 2025)
• Dearborn’s Parks Master Plan survey now available to the public (June 26, 2025)

May 2025

• Camp Dearborn introduces new, enhanced green cabins for overnight camping (May 1, 2025)
• The City of Dearborn honors longtime commissioner, Melanie Mily, with tree dedication (May 5, 2025)
• Dearborn Police arrest four men in connection with large Southeast Michigan criminal enterprise (May 7, 2025)
• City to bring together business resources and talent at second annual Bet on Dearborn Expo (May 8, 2025)
• Michigan’s longest-standing Memorial Day Parade returns to east Dearborn for its 99th year (May 12, 2025)
• City of Dearborn selects first 10 homes for free porch, front step rehab, replacement initiative for homeowners (May 12, 2025)
• Dearborn Spring Sweep Week 2025: Ensuring neighborhood pride through comprehensive property maintenance (May 20, 2025)
• Dearborn outdoor pools at Dunworth and Ford Woods, all splashpads to open for the season (May 22, 2025)
• Dearborn recognized as Tree City USA for 38th year by top global organization (May 28, 2025)

April 2025

• Important Dates for FY2026 Budget Season (April 1, 2025)
• Dearborn celebrates arts and culture during April Arts Month 2025 (April 1, 2025)
• April book talks at the Dearborn Public Library (April 4, 2025)
• Mayor Hammoud charts bold future for Dearborn in second State of the City address (April 15, 2025)
• Several City of Dearborn buildings closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday (April 17, 2025)
• Third Eye Blind, The War and Treaty to Headline Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2025 (April 21, 2025)
• Dearborn Hills reopens full golf course and new restaurant (April 24, 2025)
• City spaces renamed for renowned community members (April 28, 2025)
• City of Dearborn unveils second adaptive playscape at Ford Woods Park (April 28, 2025)
• Dearborn offers free document shred day on May 3 (April 30, 2025)
• 2025 Mayor’s Arts Awards honorees celebrated at annual reception (April 30, 2025)

March 2025

• Remembrance and procession to be held for longtime Dearborn Fire Captain Jeremy Watkins (March 4, 2025)
• Dearborn Mayor, Police Chief send letters to local driving schools to enhance traffic safety (March 5, 2025)
• City of Dearborn yard waste collection begins Monday, March 10 (March 6, 2025)
• Dearborn judges reinstate traffic school program for reckless driving (March 7, 2025)
• Nominate homes for Dearborn Spring Aglow by March 19 (March 10, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Library to host monthly FOLD Book and Media Sale on March 12 (March 11, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Library to host March craft month activities (March 11, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Library launches cereal drive to support local families in need (March 14, 2025)
• Dearborn Administrative Center closed March 28, other City buildings closed March 31 for Eid Al-Fitr holiday (March 18, 2025)
• Dearborn celebrates honorees at 72nd Annual Sports Awards Ceremony (March 18, 2025)
• Dearborn Police make arrests in March 19 stabbing incident (March 20, 2025)
• Dearborn Police announce $20,000 reward for information in fatal shooting incident (March 21, 2025)
• Fatal crash involving off-road vehicle on Dearborn border (March 21, 2025)
• Dearborn sets new rules for abating property maintenance issues (March 24, 2025)
• Dearborn Police announce additional arrest in 2023 fatal shooting (March 24, 2025)
• Dearborn sees major drop in overdoses following public health interventions (March 26, 2025)
• City Beautiful Commission honors decorated homes in Spring Aglow recognition program (March 28, 2025)
   

February 2025

• Dearborn Police obtain felony charge for Delivery of Controlled Substance Causing Death in 2024 overdose case  (Feb. 4, 2025)
• Dearborn to host annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 7 and 8 (Feb. 5, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Health awarded grant to advance arts and culture initiatives (Feb. 6, 2025)
• Annual Dearborn Cardboard Boat Race returns Saturday, Feb. 15 (Feb. 7, 2025)
• Dearborn Public Library to host monthly FOLD Book and Media Sale Wednesday, Feb. 12 (Feb. 11, 2025)
• Second annual Bet on Dearborn Resource Expo, featuring new pitch competition, May 13, 14 (Feb. 13, 2025)
• Many City buildings closed for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 17 (Feb.14, 2025)
• City of Dearborn mandates local business make up to $4M in improvements to curb air pollution (Feb. 19, 2025)
• Dearborn Mayor to host 2025 State of the City address on April 15 (Feb. 20, 2025)
• Dearborn Police investigating fatal shooting on Dearborn-Detroit border (Feb. 22, 2025)
• Dearborn Police ask for public assistance in ongoing investigation in fatal shooting (Feb. 26, 2025)
• The City of Dearborn’s 99th annual Memorial Day Parade returns to its longstanding East Dearborn route (Feb. 27, 2025)
• Public Service Day parking enforcement to begin Monday, March 3 (Feb. 28, 2025)
  
   

January 2025

• Felony charge announced against driver in Dec. 20 pedestrian collision (Jan. 10, 2025)
• The passing of former Dearborn Mayor O'Reilly Jr. (Jan. 1 and Jan. 6, 2025)
• City of Dearborn implements digital alerting technology to improve roadway safety (Jan. 14, 2025)
• Many City buildings closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 20 (Jan. 16, 2025)
• Dearborn officials announce significant decrease in major crime (Jan. 22, 2025)
• Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2025 Dates, Vendor Applications Announced (Jan. 23, 2025)
• Dearborn to provide free gym memberships for seniors (Jan. 30, 2025)
   
   

December 2024

• City of Dearborn opens applications for Warren Ave facade improvement program (Dec. 3, 2024)
• Loose leaves collected through Friday, Dec. 6; Yard waste, Public Service Day program to end Dec. 20  (Dec. 5, 2024)
• Dearborn Police Department launches program to distribute substance evaluation kits to parents (Dec. 5, 2024)
• Dearborn Police announce charges in arrest made utilizing license plate reader and drone technology (Dec. 11, 2024)
• Downtown Dearborn to host Jingle Bell Bash, celebrate 100th anniversary of Bryant Branch Library (Dec. 12, 2024)
• Police announce person of interest in custody in fatal domestic violence incident (Dec. 16, 2024)
• City closings and trash collection schedule for Christmas, New Year’s holidays (Dec. 16, 2024)
• The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center to offer free day passes to the fitness area Jan. 6-12 (Dec. 19)
• Dearborn Police investigating traffic collision involving young pedestrian (Dec. 20)
• City Beautiful Commission selects festive displays in 2024 Winter Aglow program (Dec. 20)
• Dearborn Police to pursue charges in pedestrian collision incident (Dec. 23)

November 2024

• Dearborn prepares to observe first Veterans Day as a Purple Heart City (Nov. 4, 2024)
• Several City buildings closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day (Nov. 6, 2024)
• City of Dearborn launches program to economically empower local women (Nov. 14, 2024)
• Dearborn to host annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 25 (Nov. 20, 2024)
• City Beautiful Commission honors 18 properties in 2024 Business Standard of Excellence program (Nov. 25, 2024)
• 2024 City of Dearborn Holiday Events (Nov. 26, 2024)

October 2024

• City of Dearborn sets out strict criteria for redevelopment at 600 Town Center Dr (Oct. 1, 2024)
• Dearborn Public Health to hold public vaccine clinic (Oct. 8, 2024)
• 2024 City of Dearborn Halloween Events and Fall Festivities (Oct. 11, 2024)
• Dearborn seeks nominations for 2024-2025 Veteran of the Year (Oct.17, 2024)
• Dearborn partners with University of Michigan Law School to overhaul ordinances, promote environmental justice (Oct. 21, 2024)
• Dearborn prepares to begin annual loose leaf collection program (Oct. 22, 2024)
• Dearborn’s City Beautiful Commission announces outstanding seasonal displays in the 2024 Dearborn Aglow Fall Recognition Program (Oct. 28, 2024)
• 19th District Court transitions to State’s MiFILE program (Oct. 31, 2024)

September 2024

• Fitness area reopens at The Center after extensive renovations, memberships available (Sept. 4, 2024)
• City of Dearborn Day at the Detroit City Football Club to be held Sept. 22 (Sept. 6, 2024)
• Dearborn and Detroit to host annual Community Block Party on Sept. 21 (Sept. 10, 2024)
• Dearborn offers free document shred day Saturday, Sept. 14 (Sept. 10, 2024)
• Tickets for Dearborn’s Haunted Trail on sale for half-price on Friday, Sept. 13 (Sept. 12, 2024)
• City Beautiful Commission welcomes nominations for annual Dearborn Aglow: Fall awards program by Oct. 10 (Sept. 16, 2024)
• City of Dearborn to celebrate grand opening of city’s first PEACE Park (Sept. 25, 2024)
• Dearborn’s affordable housing towers excel in federal inspection (Sept. 25, 2024)
• Dearborn to identify property maintenance concerns before winter season during fall Sweep Weeks (Sept. 30, 2024)
• City of Dearborn launches free porch, front step rehab, replacement initiative for homeowners (Sept. 30, 2024)

August 2024

• Dearborn Public Library to host monthly FOLD Book and Media Sale, Aug. 14 (Aug. 13, 2024)
• Dearborn’s first-ever community health survey, now live (Aug. 14, 2024)
• The Center Renovations & Maintenance (Aug. 14, 2024)
• Dearborn City Beautiful Commission selects top 10 honorees for Sustainable Gardens awards  (Aug. 15, 2024)
• Dearborn Fire Department receives over $800,000 in federal grant dollars for new equipment, training (Aug. 26, 2024)
• Dearborn Police report decrease in car theft, robberies, overall crime (Aug. 26, 2024)
   

July 2024 

• City buildings closed; trash, recycling delayed on Thursday, July 4 (July 1, 2024)
• Dearborn Public Library launches online learning technology for adult education (July 2)
• Mayor Hammoud, officials cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Morningside Park (July 11)
• Discounted carnival wristbands to go on sale for 2024 Dearborn Homecoming Festival during July 15 flash sale (July 15)
• Dearborn Economic Development launches pilot program, increases safe pedestrian traffic on West Village Drive (July 29)
• Ford Field Park in Dearborn closed from July 29-Aug. 5 for 2024 Homecoming Festival activities (July 29)
• Make a plan to vote in the Aug. 6 primary election (July 29)
• Over 500 Dearborn homes recognized for outstanding curb appeal (July 31)

June 2024

• City of Dearborn waives entry fee for residents at Ford Woods, Dunworth pools during heat wave (June 18, 2024)
• Mayor Hammoud, City of Dearborn win national climate award for public health leadership (June 20, 2024)
• Nominations sought for front yard Dearborn Sustainable Gardens Awards through June 28 (June 21, 2024)
• Dearborn Public Health secures $1 million federal grant for infant and maternal health (June 28, 2024)
• City of Dearborn, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit reach landmark contract (June 28, 2024)
• Consumer fireworks allowed only on designated days for the Fourth of July holiday (June 28, 2024)