Healthcare Is Voters' Primary Concern + Mutt Strutt Is Virtual

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 72 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories in Dearborn today:

1. Affordability of healthcare is primary concern for voters according to ACCESS polling data (Dearborn Press and Guide)
2. Meet the Afghan Kurdish Poet and Dearborn native who finds a sense of place in the 'Silences.' (Atlas Obscura)
3. Due to the recent heavy rainfall, Mutt Strutt will now be a virtual event. (Dearborn Patch)
4. The Detroit News says Dearborn Fordson must limit big-play Belleville's chances in Friday night's high school game. (The Detroit News)
5. Hammoud announces $70 million secured to rebuild Miller Bridge and Miller Road (The Arab American News)

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Today in Dearborn:

• Dearborn Farmers Market (2:00 PM)
• Freshman Tailgate - Dearborn High School (5:30 PM)

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Dearborn Patch Notebook

• City of Dearborn Government: "Please note: due to the recent weather and field conditions at Ford Field Park, this year's Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Mutt Strut is now a virtual event. (Facebook)
• Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce: "We honored our 2020 Chamber Choice winners last Friday at The Henry - Autograph Collection they were troopers with a 2020 abbreviated ceremony! We'll be posting 2021 winners this week, help congratulate again last year's winners. (Facebook)
• City of Dearborn Government: "The Dearborn DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield, will be open again Saturday, September 25 for large bulk trash drop-off from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dearborn residents only, ID required. Residents are encouraged to bring flood damaged items. (Facebook)
• Dearborn Recreation & Parks: "The Dearborn Recreation & Parks e-mail newsletter will provide you with the latest news on our programs, facilities, and activities. (Facebook)

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— Dylan Siwicki

About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Past Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

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