Voters in Plymouth will consider a Recreation Millage during the November 5, election. This is a scaled back proposal from one the city presented last year that was rejected by voters by 66 votes. The proposal would generate over seven million dollars over the eight years.  88.1 the Park’s Station Manager, Bill Keith, spoke with Plymouth City Manager, Paul Sincock and We Love Plymouth representative, Ron Picard.  We Love Plymouth is a local group advocating a no vote on the millage.

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Plymouth’s Downtown Development Authority hosted Downtown Days this past weekend. 88.1 the Park’s News Director, Anya Read, spoke with DDA Director, Sam Plymale, about the DDA’s work in the community and the importance of celebrating a vibrant downtown.

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department works to give our district’s students tasty and healthy food options in cafeterias every day. This year, the department has introduced new options, and local ingredients to improve the school lunch experience.  88.1 the Park’s Sydney Capen spoke with Kayla McDaniel, P-CCS Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and Ann Whetstone, P-CCS Dietitian Coordinator, to learn more about the district’s food offerings for students.

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Heather Pierson is a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire.  This month she releases her 16th album, Back to the Light.  Her music blends Folk, Jazz and Americana.  She will be at Mama’s Coffee House at Birmingham Unitarian Church on Saturday September 21, at 7:30 p.m.  88.1 the Park’s Station Manager, Bill Keith, recently spoke with her.

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The Michigan Philharmonic will kick off their 79th season on Saturday September 28, at 7:00 p.m. with A John Williams Celebration at the Gloria Logan Auditorium at Salem High School.  88.1 the Park’s Mihir Shastry, spoke with the Executive Director for the Michigan Philharmonic, Beth Stewart.  They discussed the upcoming season, youth opportunities and the importance of live music.

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