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Henry Ford specialist creates Olympic-inspired exercises
DETROIT – Do each exercise 8 to 10 times, then rest and repeat. You can increase or decrease the difficulty and reps as needed!. If you don’t have a medicine ball, try using a book instead or substitute a pillow to make it easier. 2. Mountain Climbers in...
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Small Detroit landlords want more resources for repairs
Detroit landlords say a plan to overhaul the city’s rental ordinance is a step in the right direction, but stressed property owners need more resources to make repairs. City officials joined with some landlords on Monday to tout benefits of the new proposal to ramp up the quality of housing in Detroit, where just 10% of rentals are in compliance.
Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric 2+2 convertible concept
Cadillac has unveiled today a new all-electric 2+2 convertible concept called the Sollei. It’s a rare electric convertible, but it doesn’t mean it will ever see the light of day anyway. There are currently very few convertible electric vehicles. We are finally seeing some coming to market, like...
Attention Coffee Lovers! What You Need to Know About the First-Ever Detroit Coffee Week
Get ready, coffee lovers! Detroit is about to buzz with the first-ever Detroit Coffee Week, hitting the scene from July 22 to 27. This caffeinated extravaganza isn’t just another brew fest—it’s a full-bodied blend of lectures, training sessions, fierce competitions, and of course, plenty of parties!. Brought...
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir of The Four Tops dead at 88
Abdul "Duke" Fakir -- the last original member of the Four Tops, the Motown hitmakers behind classics like "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" -- died Monday, US media said. "As the last living founding member of the iconic Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke's legacy living on through his music for generations to come."
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, The Original Four Tops’ Last Living Member, Dead At 88
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last living original member of The Four Tops, has died at age 88.Kordell Beckham, Serena Page Prove Black Love Reigns As The Couple Wins 'Love Island USA' Season 6 He died on Monday (July 22) of heart failure in his Detroit home surrounded by his wife of 50 years, Piper Gibson, and more loved ones. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loving husband of 50 years, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and forever Four Tops, Abdul Kareem Fakir, better known as Duke,” Fakir’s family said in a statement per Rolling Stone. “Our hearts are...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Duff Beer in Michigan? Maybe The Simpsons Lived Here After All
This could be the missing link. For nearly 35 years America's favorite yellow family has made their home in the town of Springfield. However, exactly which of the 67 populated places in the U.S. named Springfield is the show referring to?. We do not know. Unfortunately, one of the longest-running...
PLC Detroit Launches a Product Creation Pathway for Women With Help From New Balance
These Meghan Markle-Worn New Balance Sneakers Are the Last-Chance Amazon Prime Day Shoe Deal You Don't Want to Miss PLC Detroit — the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) focused on design — is set to debut a product creation pathway with women at the forefront, and experts at New Balance will play a major role of the effort. The initiative, titled “Women In Industries” (W.IN @ PLC), will focus on the three core design disciplines of the school: Apparel Design, Color & Material Design and Footwear Design. Students, according to PLC Detroit, will work on a project centered on...
Detroit Rallies Behind Harris as Biden Bows Out of 2024 Race, Uniting Dems Against Trump
The departure of President Joe Biden from the 2024 presidential race has rippled through Detroit, with voters and officials lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris, as Biden endorsed her in what seems a strategic pivot for the Democratic Party. "I thought Biden was a solid guy. But again, Father Time doesn't lose," James Lindsay told CBS News Detroit, reflecting a sentiment on the ground about the age factor in high-stakes politics. Some local supporters believe this might bolster Democrats' chances against former President Donald Trump – "He's almost like a battle rapper. I'm serious," Lindsay added.
Four Tops' Duke Fakir, the group's last surviving founding member, dies at 88
Duke Fakir, the last surviving founding member of rock n’ roll / soul / R&B / pop icons The Four Tops, died Monday at his home in Detroit of heart failure. He was 88. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a trailblazer, icon and music legend who, through his 70-year music career, touched the lives of so many as he continued to tour until the end of 2023, and officially retired this year,” the Fakir family said in a statement. “As the last living founding member of the iconic Four Tops music group, we find solace in Duke’s legacy living on through his music for generations to come.”
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