Canton High School Junior, Tesko Chaganti, was awarded first place at the Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit. He will move on to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. His project is titled The Secrets of Healthy Aging: Semi-Automated Discovery of Natural Senolytics.

Community-Focus-20240501
(13:15)

The Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council has been making a difference English as a Second Language learners in Canton and Plymouth for nearly 40 years.  88.1 the Park’s Mihir Shastry spoke with PCCLC Program Director, Andrea Hug.  They talked about the council’s history, work in the community, and impact on English language learners.

Community-Focus-20240313
(17:18)

The Recovery Action Network of Michigan works to empower individuals and families affected by addiction by providing a safe and supportive community where they can find hope, inspiration, resources and achieve long-term recovery.  They serve Western Wayne Country through the support of Growth Works.  88.1 the Park’s Sydney Capen, spoke with RANMI Executive Director, Allison Herrst, about their work in the community and the importance of support in the recovery journey.  Allison is also an 88.1 the Park Alum.

Community-Focus-20240417
(14:01)

Fire Station #2 in Plymouth Township’s Lake Pointe will be 50 years old in 2026.  The Plymouth Township Board hired Partners in Architecture, PLC to assist the Township in the advanced study and planning requirements for the possible replacement of Station #2.  Partners in Architecture presented its preliminary design and cost submission for review and consideration by the Board of Trustees on March 12, 2024.  88.1 the Park’s, Fahad Arif, spoke with Plymouth Township Fire Chief, Pat Conely, about the proposal to replace Fire Station #2.

Community-Focus-20240410
(9:14)

The SJ5K is a student-led run that raises funds to help families facing a medical crisis.  The run was started in 2011 by students at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park and has raised over $1,000,000 for over 65 families.  88.1 the Park’s, Anya Read, spoke with SJ5K Co Manager and Canton Senior, Alyssa Calabrese, about this annual run that has become a community tradition in Canton and Plymouth.

Community-Focus-20240403
(12:00)