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Hello Dearborn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ford's giant Dearborn living roof became a record-setting green oasis
  • Family of U-M Dearborn researcher seeks answers after deadly I-275 crash
  • Federal report explains crash that killed beloved Dearborn pilot Kevin Kreger

Also on today's calendar: Michigan Patient Day for Rare Neuroinflammatory & Related Disorders and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, temps: high: 67, low: 59.
  • Sunday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ford River Rouge Living Roof Holds a World Record, and a Bird Colony (thedogoodpress.com) — Dearborn residents can take pride in Ford's massive River Rouge living roof, a record-setting green space that now doubles as a bird and pollinator haven above the truck plant. Installed in 2002, the roof helps control flooding, cuts energy use, and is viewable from an on-site visitor center, turning a once-polluted industrial complex into a showcase for environmental restoration.
   

2. U-M Dearborn researcher killed on I-275 after metal crashes through windshield; family pushes for prevention (wxyz.com) — A University of Michigan-Dearborn researcher was killed when a large metal object flew through a car windshield on southbound I-275 near Ford Road in Canton, and his family is now urging tougher enforcement on securing truck loads. Michigan State Police and relatives are asking anyone who may have seen the incident or the truck involved to come forward with information.
   

3. NTSB releases cause of plane crash that killed Dearborn pilot and community leader (fox2detroit.com) — Dearborn readers now have official answers about the 2024 plane crash that killed local chiropractor, coach, and Dearborn High sports standout Kevin Kreger. Federal investigators say a mispositioned fuel selector caused fuel starvation and engine failure, while friends remember Kreger as a humble, driven community leader whose impact stretched from youth sports to his chiropractic practice.
   

4. Which intersection is the most dangerous in Michigan? (detroitnews.com) — Michigan Auto Law has named a Sterling Heights roundabout the state's most dangerous intersection based on 2025 crash data, while also highlighting other high-risk spots. Dearborn drivers may be interested that the city recently finished redesign work at a previously problematic intersection, part of broader efforts to reduce serious crashes statewide.
   

5. Dearborn Leaders Spent Taxpayer Funds to Promote Islam While Discriminating Against Christians and Jews, Lawsuit Alleges (nationalreview.com) — Dearborn residents should know a new federal lawsuit claims the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud used public funds and property to promote Ramadan while denying comparable recognition for Christian and Jewish holidays. The suit, filed by a Dearborn resident, also alleges officials retaliated by shutting down communication and expanding Ramadan displays, raising constitutional questions about equal treatment and religious favoritism.
   

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  • Looking for the owner!
    This beautiful and friendly kitty was found in the Greenfield Road near Longmeadown in Springwells park neighborhood. She may have been hit by a car… (Nextdoor Springwells Park)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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