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Today in Dearborn: July 13

Five things you need to know to start your day in Dearborn.

Ready to start your day? Here's what you need to know.

1. Still without power? Thankfully, today will be much cooler, according to the National Weather Service. High temps will top out around 77 degrees. A moderate wind and sunny skies will persist all day.

2. When you head to lunch (or dinner) today, be sure to eat at in west Dearborn. They're hosting a fundraiser all day for Lillian Haux, a little girl in need of a liver transplant. Read Lillian's story here.

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3. is hosting a Jennifer Rose Evans and Rashad Woods. The signing will be followed by a monthly Green Brain Comic Jam, which features two or more artists collaborating on drawing or painting a comic page. The fun starts at 4 p.m.

4. Don't leave the east end! kicks off tonight in at 7 p.m. The series, sponsored by the , will start the summer off with performer Alexander Zonjic. Lawn chairs and blankets for sitting on are welcome at this free outdoor show.

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5. In honor of Dearborn's automotive heritage, we bring you Ford Facts. Today's fact: Ford Motor Company was the eighth-ranked overall American-based company in the 2010 Fortune 500 list. In 2009, the company made $118.3 billion.

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