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🌱 Patch AM: How does Dearborn rank in Michigan for public housing units?

Also check out Frames of Reference, Past and Present: Selected Works by Anita Bates | Opening Reception on the Dearborn Patch calendar

Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Dearborn! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Dearborn rank in Michigan for public housing units?
  • See which Dearborn student's art will be on 2026 "I Voted" stickers

Also on today's calendar: Frames of Reference, Past and Present: Selected Works by Anita Bates | Opening Reception and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Friday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Dearborn reports 333 public housing units in 2025, unchanged from 2024 (westernwaynetoday.com) β€” Dearborn currently has 333 public housing units, unchanged from 2024, with a high 96% occupancy rate and average tenant rent around $311 a month. New HUD data also shows Dearborn ranks 10th in Michigan for total public housing units and breaks down how many residents rely on vouchers or project-based assistance, along with basic demographic trends.
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β€’ 'I Voted' sticker design contest winners for 2026 (wzzm13.com) β€” A Dearborn student, Ahmad Bazzi, is among nine winners in Michigan's 2026 "I Voted" sticker design contest, meaning his artwork will appear on stickers for the November general election. The contest drew more than 2,000 entries and over 53,000 public votes, giving Dearborn residents a fun, creative local connection to this fall's statewide voting experience.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Dearborn

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    Thursday August 20
  • No school - staff professional development
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • Friday August 21
  • No school - School open houses PM, teacher duty AM
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • Monday August 24
  • First day of school, half day all students, teacher PD in PM
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • Board of Education Study Session & Regular Meeting
    Crestwood School District 1045 N Gulley Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, USA
    5:30 pm
  • HFC Board of Education Meeting
    Haigh Elementary School Andrew Mazzara Administration Services & Conference Center, Henry
    7:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Soft start - half day for kindergarten and Young 5s, teacher scree
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • VVA BOD Mtg
    VVA Chapter 528 Dearborn, MI 48124
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 26
  • Soft start - half day for kindergarten and Young 5s, teacher scree
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • Thursday September 3
  • Frames of Reference, Past and Present: Selected Works by Anita Bates | Opening Reception β†’
    Stamelos Gallery, 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn
    5:00 pm

πŸ“£ Dearborn Shout Outs!

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • No school - staff professional development
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124
  • Mermaid Crafting
    Melvindale Public Library Melvindale, MI 48122
    6:00 pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting β†’
    Dearborn Heights, MI Calendar, 6045 Fenton, Dearborn Heights
    6:00 pm
  • Friday August 21
  • No school - School open houses PM, teacher duty AM
    Howe Montessori and Center Based Education Dearborn, MI 48124

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How EV Charging Is Turning Michigan Gas Stations Into Sit-Down Meal Stops β€”Jordan McDowell Read on Patch
  • Focus: HOPE is hiring: Distribution Technician
    Inkster, MI β€’ Food Department Job Type: Full-time 8:00a-4:30p Monday -Friday Job Title: Distribution Technician Department: Focus: HOPE Food … (Nextdoor Snow Woods)
  • Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Dearborn. Apply here.
  • Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company posted a job opening for Housekeeper Room Care in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dearborn here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Melvindale

  • United Way recognizes Allen Park bishop's lifetime of compassion (thenewsherald.com)
  • Detroit singer-songwriter Alex Synclair bares his soul on new single 'Beautiful' (clickondetroit.com)

Dearborn Heights

  • Here's the new Michigan stickers to collect at the poll in November (ourmidland.com)
  • Asian students made up 0.8% of Bedford School enrollment in 2024-25 (westernwaynetoday.com)
  • Case advances against EMT, former reserve cop snared in online predator sting (theoaklandpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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