By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The 2020 Grammy-nominated, classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin, with Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, performs Oct. 30 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. The pair, who met at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, and trained classically on the violin and viola during high school and college, merged their music for hip-hop artists after graduation, and began to play local clubs. The duo, who tour extensively, … [Read more...] about Classical-meets-hip-hop as Grammy-nominated Black Violin comes to COMPAC
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D7, Allen Park school districts seek millage renewals
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers Dearborn Heights School District No. 7 and Allen Park Public Schools will have millage renewal proposals for voters to decide on during the Nov. 2 general election. A Headlee Amendment override operating millage tax levy asks voters to allow D7 to continue to levy not more than the statutory maximum rate of 18 mills on all property except principal residence and qualified agricultural property. This is required for the school district to continue to receive its full revenue per pupil … [Read more...] about D7, Allen Park school districts seek millage renewals
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‘Learn to Swim’ program returning in November
DEARBORN – Those wanting to teach their children how to swim can enroll them in the Recreation and Park Department’s swim lessons, which are returning in November. The “Learn to Swim” program provides instruction for children aged six months and older of all skill levels. The program offers twice-a-week classes that meet either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks, and once-a-week Saturday classes. Each group’s session will be in 30-minute increments. All classes are at the Ford Community & … [Read more...] about ‘Learn to Swim’ program returning in November
Mel-NAP superintendent provides update on Baker College property
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Mel-NAP Schools Supt. Kimberly Soranno said the district hopes to start using the Baker College campus, 4500 Enterprise Drive, in Allen Park, for the district’s high school classes next September. She said carpeting is being replaced with tile in the main service area, and the existing cafeteria area is being renovated. Soranno said a preschool will be housed on the campus. “There are four rooms that are being renovated, bathrooms put in, and an office, so that … [Read more...] about Mel-NAP superintendent provides update on Baker College property
Garage door damaged
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man called police to Becker Sept. 25 for an overnight break-in. He told police that he and his wife recently had purchased the home and were going to start moving in their belongings. An inspection of their belongings had been completed the previous evening and everything was in order when they left for the night. According to the report, the side garage door was locked, but when man returned, he found it open but nothing was taken. A blue Internet wire that ran form the … [Read more...] about Garage door damaged
Nintendo switch electronics stolen
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police responded to Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, Sept. 27 after a man took five Nintendo Switch electronics totaling just under $2,500. Two Nintendo Switch Lites were valued at $199 each and three Nintendo Switch Consoles were valued at $299 each. The Meijer store detective said the theft occurred the day prior and was caught on security video. The man entered the electronics section of the store about 12:48 p.m., approached the Nintendo Switch case and pulled out a crowbar … [Read more...] about Nintendo switch electronics stolen
Olympian Amanda Chidester honored by former high school following Silver Medal
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Community. That was the word Olympian Amanda Chidester, 31, focused on during her speech during a ceremony honoring her Silver Medal with the U.S. women’s softball team at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. She had the walkoff hit against Australia winning 2-1 in eight innings and advanced Team USA to its fifth-straight Olympic gold medal game. Chidester stood on the football field at her former high school, Cabrini High School in Allen Park Oct. 4 after she had just … [Read more...] about Olympian Amanda Chidester honored by former high school following Silver Medal
