🌱 Patch AM: Dearborn Man Shot, Killed Inside Detroit Clothing Store: Police

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In today's newsletter:

• Dearborn native fatally shot inside family clothing store in Detroit
• How Dearborn STEM Middle School's Hispanic enrollment has changed over ten years
• Dearborn neurosurgeon takes on influential role in national health-tech innovation.

Also on today's calendar: Women of Inspiration Luncheon presented by The Henry Ford and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun returning, a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 53.
• Monday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dearborn Man Shot, Killed Inside Detroit Clothing Store: Police (patch.com) — Dearborn residents are mourning 27-year-old Ali Wissam Aoun, a Dearborn native who was found fatally shot inside his family's Detroit clothing store Wednesday evening. Police say no arrests have been made and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or Detroit homicide investigators as they review evidence from the area.
   

2. 2 Hispanic students enrolled at Dearborn STEM Middle School in 2024-25 (westernwaynetoday.com) — Dearborn STEM Middle School enrolled 166 students in 2024–25, including just two Hispanic students, continuing a long-term pattern of very small Hispanic representation. The report breaks down a decade of enrollment trends and places the school within Dearborn City School District, while also noting statewide funding levels that shape per-pupil resources and free school meals.
   

3. Neurosurgeon Dr. Tejpaul S. Pannu Named Chair of Promptus Physician Advisory Network (dbusiness.com) — A Dearborn-based neurosurgeon, Dr. Tejpaul S. Pannu, has been named chair of Promptus' Physician Advisory Network, giving a local physician a key voice in shaping how new medical technologies reach patients. His experience at Henry Ford and in complex spine and brain conditions will guide how the company evaluates innovations, potentially strengthening southeast Michigan's role in health-tech development.
   

4. Dearborn non-profits by government grant share in 2024 (westernwaynetoday.com) — Several Dearborn nonprofits, including the American Arab Civil Rights League and LAHC, relied heavily on government grants in 2024, according to IRS filings. The data show how much of each group's revenue came from grants versus other contributions, offering residents a clearer picture of how major local organizations are funded and how their assets are changing over time.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Access Medical Center with Meridian Womens Health →
  Access Medical Center with Meridian Womens Health, 6450 Maple Street, Dearborn
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Girls Volleyball (Bryant @ Lowrey)
  Lowrey Middle School, 6601 Jonathon St, Dearborn
  4:00 pm
• Preschool Open House
  Crestwood High School, 1501 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights
  6:30 pm
• P-12 Board of Education Meeting
  Haigh Elementary School, 18700 Audette St, Dearborn
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Bond meeting at River Oaks
  River Oaks Elementary School, 20755 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn He
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Girls Volleyball (Woodworth @ Bryant)
  Bryant Middle School, 460 N Vernon St, Dearborn
  4:00 pm
• Bond meeting at Miller
  Miller Elementary School, 4824 Lois St, Dearborn
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Women of Inspiration Luncheon presented by The Henry Ford →
  Dearborn Country Club, 800 N Military, Dearborn
  11:00 am
• Football (Salina @ Bryant)
  Bryant Middle School, 460 N Vernon St, Dearborn
  4:00 pm
• Bond meeting at Becker
  Iris M. Becker Elementary School, 10821 Henson St, Dearborn
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Michigan Patient Day for Rare Neuroinflammatory & Related Disorders →
  4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 12
• Family Fun Storytime →
  Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
  10:30 am

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