East Dearborn by day... and night

Thursday, July 9, 2009 | Source: Press and Guide
A historic heritage and summer concerts in the park are just part of East Dearborn's concerted effort to add more pizzazz and entertainment to its downtown shopping district.


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While it's home to City Hall, the Arab American National Museum and the future site of the Dearborn Town Center, East Downtown Dearborn has long lived in the shadow of its West End counterpart.

 But local business owners and the East Downtown Dearborn Development Authority (EDDDA) say they plan to change that by offering a variety of programs this summer that highlight the district's unique history and its eclectic mix of shopping destinations.

"When people say that there's no shopping in Dearborn, I tell them to look around," said EDDDA Director Michael Boettcher. "We've got a nice mix of everything here."

The district is currently home to more than 187 businesses, according to the EDDDA's Web site, many of which are locally owned and operated.

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