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Today in Dearborn: Oct. 20

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. Drizzle, showers, whatever you want to call it, it's going to rain today, according to the National Weather Service. The high will be about 53. Tonight, more of the wet stuff, and a low around 41.

2. Residents gathered last night for to hear the update from Dearborn police about , along with what police and residents can do to help thwart criminals.

Find out what's happening in Dearbornwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

3. If you want to get to know the candidates running for the open Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education seats, take a look at our profiles from the week. Today we profile Mary Petlichkoff. We've also featured , and

4. There is a lot going on at today through the weekend. There will be a 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today; a today through Saturday for kids 17 and under; tonight at 6 p.m. for kids ages 2-6; and for teens ages 13-17 starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Find out what's happening in Dearbornwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

5. Before you head out on your daily commute, remember that thanks to Patch's partnership with Mapquest, now you can check Dearborn Patch to see what you'll face. Construction, traffic flow, accidents–it's all

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