The City of Dearborn is offering a free document shredding day for residents from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Dearborn Department of Public Works (DPW) Yard, 2951 Greenfield Road, south of Rotunda Drive. This event is open to Dearborn residents only. Proof of residency is required. There is a limit of five office-sized boxes of personal paper documents per person, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds. Documents may also be placed in paper yard waste bags. The DPW Yard will not be open for any other services. The next free document shredding day is scheduled for Saturd ..read more

The Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) will host their monthly book and media sale on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. The May sale will feature a collection of automotive history materials, all of which will be available for purchase. Additionally, all unmarked magazines will be priced at 10 for $1, and patrons will receive one free magazine for every priced magazine they purchase. Visitors will also find bargains for children and teens, from beginning readers to picture books, chapter books, teen fiction, DVDs, books ..read more

Dearborn is now one of 25 locations in the Metro Detroit area with open-air galleries and reproductions of artworks from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) collection. The artworks will be on display as part of the DIA’s Inside/Out exhibition through October. Here’s where you can find exhibitions in Dearborn: West Wagner Place Green 1, West Village Drive (greenspace area) West Wagner Place Green 2, West Village Drive (west entrance)  The Great Commoner, 22001 Michigan Ave (west end of the building)  Dearborn Historical Museum/CQ, 21950 Michigan Ave  Bryant Library, 22100 Michi ..read more

The City of Dearborn will now mandate some of the strictest guidelines in the state of Michigan for the proper storage of industrial materials that most commonly produce hazardous fugitive dust. The Dearborn City Council unanimously voted in support of an amendment to the City’s “bulk storage” ordinance brought forward by Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud on April 23, 2024.  The amended ordinance creates minimum standards for the safe handling and storage of bulk solid materials, which includes any solid substance or material that can be used as a fuel, ingredient, or component in a manufacturin ..read more

The City of Dearborn Department of Public Works (DPW) is currently removing roughly 1,000 unhealthy trees from Dearborn parks and property easements. In their place, they are planting new, healthy trees to ensure that no tree coverage is lost. This is an environmentally friendly practice done in cities and towns across the country to encourage healthy tree growth.  Maintaining a healthy tree canopy is crucial. Cities with thriving tree canopies see cooler temperatures, better air quality, higher energy savings, lower crime rates, increased property values, improved stormwater and flood ma ..read more

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Dearborn residents who are buying or selling a home, preparing to complete home improvement or construction projects, or managing a rental property are required to complete certain steps before closing on a property or breaking ground on something new. The City of Dearborn Economic Development Department works with residents to help them meet state and local requirements for home sales; purchases; and renovations, additions, demolitions, new constructions, and more. State law requires residents who are making changes to their homes or properties to apply for and be approved for certain reside ..read more

The City of Dearborn today announced the musical lineup for Dearborn Homecoming Festival 2024, presented by J&T Crova Towing. Headliners include the multi-platinum alternative rock band The All-American Rejects, country artist Kylie Morgan, and Michigan-rooted rockers The Verve Pipe. The annual weekend festival will take place Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill. Headlining performances are scheduled as follows: The Verve Pipe on Friday, August 2 at 8:45 p.m. The All-American Rejects on Saturday, August 3 at 8:45 p.m. Kylie Morgan on Sunday ..read more

Coyotes are common in many communities like Dearborn, where natural areas and wildlife coexist with urban and residential infrastructure. Coyotes are very rarely a threat to humans, however, it’s crucial to follow these rules in areas where coyotes have been reported: Do not feed a coyote or leave food outside: Feeding coyotes can make them dependent on humans for food and increase the likelihood of them approaching people and more heavily populated residential areas. Be sure to remove animal feed and pet food that may be left outside, especially at night. Carefully dispose of food and ..read more

The City of Dearborn Department of Economic Development and joint Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities will host the annual Dearborn Restaurant Week from Friday, April 19, to Sunday, April 28, 2024. Patrons can look forward to enjoying a variety of culinary delights at 25 different restaurants throughout the city.   This 10-day event uniquely celebrates Dearborn’s diverse food scene and legacy as a melting pot of culinary traditions. Participants and restaurant-goers can embark on a food-tasting journey, sampling delights from the many culinary traditions that call Dearborn home, all ..read more