🌱 Meet Joanna Whaley, Allen Park's next voice in Lansing
Allen Park, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Allen Park! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet Joanna Whaley, Allen Park's next voice in Lansing
- Inter-City Baptist's volleyball run ends after another district title
- Allen Park districts receive grants to support new educators
Also on today's calendar: A Night of Art and Protest and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler; a few p.m. showers, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 48, low: 35.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Joanna Whaley speaks out after becoming first openly transgender woman elected to Michigan House (cbsnews.com) — Allen Park's next state representative, Joanna Whaley, says utility costs, health care and constitutional rights will be among her priorities in Lansing. Elected last week as Michigan's first openly transgender woman to win a House seat, the former pastor says delivering for her district matters more to her than making history. 
• No. 6 Oakland Christian cruises into D4 regional finals with sweep of MIAC rival Inter-City Baptist (theoaklandpress.com) — Allen Park Inter-City Baptist's volleyball season ended Tuesday with a regional semifinal loss to No. 6 Oakland Christian, following the Chargers' 11th consecutive district championship. The straight-set defeat in Westland left Inter-City at 15-14-2, but coach Vince Muscat says a returning young core gives the team something to build on.
• Teacher mentoring grants going to dozens of Southeast Michigan schools (cbsnews.com) — Allen Park Public Schools and Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools are among the recipients of state grants to help newer educators learn from experienced colleagues. The nearly $10 million statewide investment supports mentoring and retention programs, with funding available for stipends, training, learning materials and contracted services.
📸 Around Allen Park
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Upcoming Events in
Allen Park
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★ Featured events ★
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A Night of Art and Protest →
Dearborn First United Methodist Church, 22124 Garrison St, Dearborn
6:30 pm -
2026 Book & Media Sales →
Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn
10:00 am
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Needles, Hooks, & Books →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm -
Family Fun Storytime →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
10:30 am -
AMF Thunderbowl Lanes Launch Party! →
AMF Thunderbowl Lanes, 4200 Allen Road, Allen Park
12:00 pm -
Author Talk: Mike Martin →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
2:00 pm -
Books with Brooks →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
2:00 pm -
Roll Reversals →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm -
Variety Book Group →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
7:00 pm -
Under 5 Storytime →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
10:30 am -
Needles, Hooks, & Books →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
6:00 pm -
Arno Math Night
Arno Elementary School, 7500 Fox Ave, Allen Park
6:30 pm -
Bennie Gives Back
Bennie Elementary School, 17401 Champaign Rd, Allen Park
6:30 pm -
Family Fun Bingo →
Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
2:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Saturday November 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Lincoln Park. Apply here.
- UScellular posted a job opening for Mobile Associate - Retail Sales, Bilingual Preferred in Dearborn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln Park
- Public invited to birthday celebration for Marines in Lincoln Park (thenewsherald.com)
- Lincoln Park Mayor Tobin re-elected; 3 incumbent council members defeated (thenewsherald.com)
- Michigan election firsts: Muslim, LGBTQ, Democratic socialist wins (themanchestermirror.com)
Dearborn
- 3 Arrested In Dearborn ICE Operation: Poilce (patch.com)
- USG joins Michigan student governments at statewide conference (mtulode.com)
- Family-friendly 2026 Veterans Day events in metro Detroit (metroparent.com)
Detroit
- Detroit's PWHL Team Name, Logo Unveiled (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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