The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools’ Student Voice in Action Committee is responsible for elevating student voice and providing students with the necessary resources to allow the implementation of meaningful and positive change in Plymouth-Canton Community School through the Board of Education.   88.1 the Park’s Adithya Srivathsa, spoke with one of the co-chairs of the Student Voice In Action committee, Arjun Swaninathan.  They discussed the committee’s work and impact on students.

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Joan Walton became the Executive Director of the Michigan Philharmonic in the Fall of 2025.  She replaced Beth Stewart, who retired after 17 years serving the orchestra.  Ms. Walton came to the Michigan Philharmonic with over 25 years of experience in education, nonprofits, and the arts. She has been a leader with the Belle Isle Conservancy, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Gleaners and the Detroit Zoo. She has also worked for Ford Motor Company and most recently was the director of community and volunteer engagement at the Zaman International, where she helped coordinate the nonprofit’s role in the U.S. State Department’s “Welcome Corps” helping international refugees.  88.1 the Park’s Alyssa Ajai spoke with her about her background and the important work of the Michigan Philharmonic.

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has set aside nearly $38,000,000 to expand housing and add resources toward recovery from opioid addiction.  88.1 the Park’s, Aarti Pradhan, recently spoke with the Chief Medical Executive with the State of Michigan, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian.  Dr. Bagdasarian is also the Michigan Opioid Task Force Co-Chair.

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