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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...
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.
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.
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.”
Michigan Man Charged for Clandestine Filming of Women at Canton Shopping Center
A Michigan man has been arraigned on charges relating to surreptitiously filming women at a Canton shopping center. Willie Eugene Davis, 42, is facing serious legal repercussions after being charged with using a computer to commit a crime and eavesdropping by installing a device, as Audacy reported. The alleged incidents involved Davis recording underneath the dresses of unsuspecting female shoppers, a violation that has struck a chord with privacy concerns in the community.
3 most important games for Michigan football in 2024
Michigan football is fresh off their first national title in over 20 years and fans are still celebrating. But now it's time to come back down to earth where Sherrone Moore is waiting to lead the Wolverines in his first full season as head coach. We saw Moore take over...
Sheila Williamson speaks about Tight 4 Life and transforming health promotion
In a world where health disparities continue to challenge African American communities, Sheila Williamson emerges as a beacon of hope and transformation. Williamson, DNP, CRNA, is a doctor of nursing practice and a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She also serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Detroit Mercy, teaching undergraduate nursing students.
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...
Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors
Butzel attorney and shareholder Mitchell (“Mitch”) Zajac was elected chair of the Cooley Law School Board of Directors. He joined Cooley’s Board of Directors in 2020 and was elected vice-chair […] The post Butzel attorney Mitchell Zajac elected chair, Cooley Law School Board of Directors appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Racist rally stirs up community
HOWELL, Mich. (WLNS) – A “White Lives Matter” rally in Howell on Saturday has people defending their city, saying that’s not what they stand for. The city said a group of a dozen people with their faces covered, holding white supremacist signs, chanting “Heil Hitler”, walked down Grand River Avenue.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, last surviving member of Motown group Four Tops, dies at 88
Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the stylish and genteel singer who nurtured the Four Tops’ legacy for seven decades, has died. He was 88. Fakir died Monday morning at his home in Detroit from heart failure, the singer's family confirmed to the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY network.
Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, the Four Tops' Last Surviving Original Member, Dies at 88: Report
The singer reportedly died at his home in Detroit on Monday, July 22. Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last remaining original member of the Four Tops, has reportedly died. He was 88. The singer died at his home in Detroit on Monday, July 22, with his wife and other loved ones by his side as a result of heart failure, a family spokesperson reportedly confirmed to the Associated Press.
Widowed mother of 6 loses everything in Garden City house fire
GARDEN CITY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Krista Stapleton and her best friend were taking in the sights and sounds of the Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Michigan. She was hours away from her Garden City home when she learned it had caught fire. "We were enjoying the concerts enjoying the...
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