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• Dearborn rejects bias claims as Federalist writer sues over religious displays (wjla.com) — A Dearborn resident and Federalist journalist is suing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, claiming religious bias in public displays that recognize Muslim holidays but not Christian or Jewish ones. City officials deny discrimination and emphasize equal treatment for all residents. The dispute, tied to broader accusations about Sharia law, is drawing statewide attention and even surfacing in Michigan's U.S. Senate race.
• Dearborn launches three-hour parking pilot in West Downtown (clickondetroit.com) — New three-hour parking limits are now in effect in several West Downtown Dearborn lots and the first floor of the Wagner Deck, enforced daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. City officials say the pilot aims to free up spaces for shoppers, though some workers worry about longer walks and winter weather. A Parking Advisory Commission will review and adjust the program.
• How Audi's on-board networks of the future are changing (automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com) — Dearborn will host the US Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference on October 20–21, 2026, drawing major automakers and suppliers to discuss next-generation vehicle electrical systems. Attendees can network, hear from companies like Rivian and TE Connectivity, and join a Caresoft plant tour. This brings high-profile industry visitors and innovation-focused activity directly into Dearborn.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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