Dearborn

Museum dome. Courtesy Arab American National Muse.um

Dearborn’s Arab American National Museum finds ‘silver linings’ in pandemic

As so many individuals and institutions have during the pandemic, the museum turned to digital platforms to continue connecting with the world – and that's where the positives come in.

Growlers, cans help Dearborn’s Downey Brewing Company keep the suds flowing

Dearborn-based Downey Brewing Company has made it through the COVID-19 pandemic so far with relatively little business loss – thanks to a little innovation.

M Cantina in East Dearborn. Photo by David Lewinski.
Diversity, innovation, connectedness inform Dearborn’s new vision for its downtowns

The DDDAs want to consider each of those themes through economic, physical, social, and environmental lenses – for example, examining what it would mean for Dearborn's downtowns to be more economically or socially diverse.

Jazz on the Ave. in City Hall Park.
Dearborn looks toward the future of its City Hall Park

A new effort by the Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities' (DDDAs) is aiming to redesign the park to be even more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.

Photo courtesy Neumann-Smith Architects.
Dearborn approves new multi-modal transportation plan

“This multi-modal transportation plan will guide us as we make decisions now and into the future about the best ways for people to navigate through our city, take advantage of economic opportunities, and connect to the region,’’ says Mayor O’Reilly.

Michigan-based ride-hailing app launches in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties

Although Uber and Lyft are now ubiquitous, the app-based vehicle-for-hire services were once brand new companies, vying for the attention of would-be customers. Now a Dearborn-based startup is ready to start competing with the major players of the rideshare market.

Dearborn works to preserve and grow its tree canopy

"Our canopy needs work. We need to do more. But work is ongoing," says David Norwood, sustainability coordinator for Dearborn. "I’m a big proponent of the idea that we can’t have enough trees."

Downtown Dearborn. Photo by David Lewinski.
City seeks input from the community as it works on the Downtown Dearborn Vision Plan
Capri Italian Bakery. Photo by Doug Coombe.
Dearborn’s Capri Italian Bakery bakes its way through pandemic

Errigo has had to hire additional help to keep up with additional, unexpected demand.

Rouge Gateway Trail. Photo by David Lewinski.
Connecting Dearborn with the Rouge River

Many projects are underway to make Dearborn's stretch of the Rouge more enjoyable for outdoor enthusiasts and more habitable for wildlife.

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