🌱 What’s new at this year’s Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival?
Dearborn Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Dearborn Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s new at this year’s Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival?
- Could Dearborn Heights actually sue its trash company?
- Is your Dearborn Heights bank branch on the statewide closure list?
Also on today's calendar: Citizenship Preparation Classes and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dearborn Heights Announces 2026 Spirit Festival: Family Fun, Parades, Fireworks, and More! (wrif.com) — Dearborn Heights is gearing up for its 2026 Spirit Festival, running June 10–14 at the Canfield Community Center with parades, fireworks, and family activities. Highlights include sensory-friendly hours, the Mayor’s Parade, the Police vs. Fire softball game, and a Saturday night fireworks finale. Seniors can ride free shuttles, and vendor and sponsorship spots are still open. 
• Some Priority Waste customers livid in Metro Detroit over missed pickups (fox2detroit.com) — Dearborn Heights is withholding part of its payments to trash hauler Priority Waste after repeated missed or delayed pickups, and city officials are reviewing the contract with possible legal action on the table. The state is also investigating the company over environmental concerns, while nearby St. Clair Shores has already voted to switch providers. Residents across several communities report overflowing bins and scattered garbage.
• Fifth Third and Comerica Bank Branch Closures Across Michigan (wcrz.com) — Dearborn Heights residents who bank with Comerica should know the Joy Road branch is among dozens of locations statewide closing by September 7, 2026 after Fifth Third’s acquisition. The article lists every affected Comerica and Fifth Third branch in Michigan so you can quickly see whether your usual location is on the chopping block and plan alternatives.
📸 Around Dearborn Heights
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Upcoming Events in
Dearborn Heights
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★ Featured events ★
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Yoga and Meditation Series →
John F Kennedy, Jr. Library, Dearborn Heights
9:00 am
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Citizenship Preparation Classes →
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights, 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights
12:00 pm -
Fordson High graduation
Salina Intermediate School Fordson High Scho, 13800 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA
6:00 pm -
Holistic Therapy for Your Pet →
John F Kennedy, Jr. Library, Dearborn Heights
6:00 pm -
Clay Reflect Mirror →
Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights, 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights
12:00 pm -
Edsel Ford High graduation
Snow Elementary School Edsel Ford High School, 20601 Rotunda Dr, Dearborn, MI 48124
6:00 pm -
RECKLESS MUSIC FEST 2026 →
The Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Rd, Westland
6:00 pm -
Dearborn High graduation
Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn High School, 19501 W Outer Dr, Dearborn, MI 48124, US
10:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cambridge High School-Graduation
Cambridge High School Garden City, MI 48135
7:00 pm -
Sing Along With The Maestro →
The Summit Banquet Center, 6220 Miller Rd, Dearborn
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Level Up Professional Development Series... →
Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
10:00 am -
Policemen and Firemen Retirement System
City of Inkster - Main Calendar - Inkster City Hall 26215 Trowbridge St. Inkster MI 48141
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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🗞 Nearby News
Inkster
- Vehicle City Voices: Black Women of Flint — Dr. Tanya Upthegrove Gregory (flintside.com)
- Don't miss these Juneteenth family events in metro Detroit (metroparent.com)
Dearborn
- Dearborn Police Department launches new 'Aggressive Driving Unit' targeting hazardous drivers (wxyz.com)
- NEW: Journalist Confronts Dearborn Mayor After Shocking Protest Assaults (patriotfetch.com)
- Gas prices down 27 cents in Michigan since last week, down 25 cents in metro Detroit (wxyz.com)
Detroit
- Summer Heat Builds Before Storms Later This Week (patch.com)
- Downtown Detroit Restaurant Closing After 12 Years (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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