About The Dearborn Herald-Press

The Dearborn Herald-Press exists because the people of Dearborn deserve a newsroom that actually knows their neighborhoods — one that understands the difference between east and west Dearborn, that can tell the story of a city shaped by the auto industry and continually remade by the communities who call it home. We cover city hall, the school board, local business, labor issues, and the cultural life of one of Michigan's most distinctive cities. Our commitment is to the residents, workers, and families who make Dearborn what it is.

We believe in accountability journalism rooted in this community. That means following public dollars, asking hard questions of elected officials, and centering the voices of working people and historically underrepresented communities. We pay close attention to economic equality, workers' rights, and the policies that shape everyday life here — from housing and transit to policing and public health. When city government makes decisions behind closed doors, we work to bring those decisions into the light.

Our editorial standards are straightforward: we verify before we publish, we correct our mistakes openly, and we don't trade access for favorable coverage. Some of our articles are produced with the assistance of AI tools and are always reviewed and edited by our editorial staff before publication. We are transparent about this process because trust is something you earn, not something you claim.

The Dearborn Herald-Press is written for locals, by locals. If you have a tip, a correction, or a story we should be covering, we want to hear from you.