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

The Dearborn Public Library will host a special in-person storytime session and book signing with Hannah Moushabeck, a second-generation author, who will present her first-ever picture book, ‘Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine.’ Moushabeck will share her new book, a heartfelt tribute to her family’s homeland, with attendees on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. Books will be available for purchase from Book Beat at the event. After the reading, Moushabeck will be available to sign books. More information can be found at Dearborn ..read more

For the second consecutive year, the Dearborn City Beautiful Commission has announced its selection of honorees for the Dearborn Aglow: Spring Awards Program. This year, 49 Dearborn households have been recognized as top honorees for their outdoor decorations celebrating spring holidays, including Easter and Ramadan. An additional 94 homes received honorable mentions.  The top-honors in the second-annual springtime awards were given to up to three homes in each of the 17 districts spanning the city. The top honorees selected for the 2024 Dearborn Aglow Spring Awards Program are as follo ..read more

The Dearborn Administrative Center, the 19th District Court, and all branches of the Dearborn Public Library will be closed in observance of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday, April 10. The Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, will be open during regular business hours from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Senior Services Center will be closed for the holiday.  The Dearborn Ice Skating Center, 14900 Ford Rd, will be open during regular hours on Wednesday, April 10. For more information on ice time availability, call 313-943-4098.  Curbside trash and recycling c ..read more

The City of Dearborn will welcome golfers back to the greens of Dearborn Hills Golf Course on Friday, April 5, 2024, weather permitting. Patrons can enjoy nine holes of golf at the historic 101-year-old course managed by the Dearborn Department of Parks and Recreation. Jordan Al, Facility Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department, stated, “Dearborn Hills Golf Course holds a rich history, with golf being played on this site since 1923. The vision of long-time Dearborn resident Robert Herndon brought this course to life. Upon his passing in 1986, he left a lasting legacy by deeding the ..read more

 The City of Dearborn will spotlight local artists, creative programs, and arts in the community at several events and activities scheduled throughout April 2024 as part of the annual Dearborn April Arts Month celebration.  The public is invited to attend the following programs taking place during Dearborn April Arts Month:  Arty Party on Saturday, April 6 The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside Out Art Installation beginning Saturday, April 20  Dearborn Public Schools K-12 Art Exhibit at the Padzieski Gallery beginning Wednesday, April 3 The Mayor’s Art Awards on Monda ..read more

The Dearborn Department of Parks & Recreation Commission welcomed new inductees into the City’s Sports Hall of Fame & Sports Legends Hall of Fame at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 17. The City recognized six inductees alongside 24 middle and high school athletes for their athleticism and leadership. The annual Van Patrick Memorial Award was presented to the top male and female student-athletes of the year nominated from each of the four high schools located in Dearborn. All candidates with a tie to Dearborn were evaluated and selected by the Dearborn Par ..read more