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Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Dearborn High School enrolled 50 African American students in 2024-25 (westernwaynetoday.com) — Dearborn families can see how enrollment is shifting at Dearborn High School, where 50 African American students attended in 2024–25, down 26.5% from the prior year. Overall enrollment was 1,775 students, with African American students making up 2.8% of the population, and a decade of data shows how those numbers have changed over time across the district and state.
2. State probes funds, freezes some payments at Arab American business group (freep.com subscription) — Dearborn's American Arab Chamber of Commerce and its Tejara business incubator are under state investigation over alleged embezzlement of millions in grant funds, with payments frozen and accounts deactivated. Dearborn Police and the Michigan Attorney General are involved, and chamber leaders say they've launched an independent probe while stressing the potential damage to the reputation of local Arab American organizations.
3. 8 Michigan Factory Tours Where You Can See How Your Favorite Things Are Made (takingthekids.com) — One of Michigan's standout factory experiences is right in Dearborn, where the Ford Rouge Factory Tour lets you walk above an active F-150 assembly line and explore interactive exhibits. The guide explains what to expect, from the Legacy Gallery to the living roof views, and reminds visitors to check production schedules and wear comfortable shoes for the third‑mile elevated walkway.
4. Church Tradition Takes an Unexpected Turn at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (middletownlifemagazine.com) — A faith-centered musical, "Prince of the Pulpit," is coming to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn on September 19–20, with three performances and tickets ranging from $49 to $69. The show follows a church succession battle that threatens to split a long-standing congregation, and features a cast of nationally known actors, singers, and local talent.
5. Could Dearborn Happen In Texas? Keith Self Warns Americans Are 'Too Complacent' (dallasexpress.com) — A recent talk-show segment used Dearborn as a case study while a Texas congressman warned about perceived extremist influence and Sharia law in American communities. The discussion distinguishes between peaceful Muslim residents and extremists, but frames Dearborn as a cautionary example and urges vigilance about who gains power on local boards and councils.
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