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The Junior Barber Academy, located in Manayunk and led by the P. Michael Boone Foundation, is teaching young students between the ages of 12 and 18 the skills of barbering. The Academy and 21 other area nonprofits received grant funding in June from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s offic…
Andrey Douthard & Anna Atanassova of Paramita Sound
Andrey Douthard (left) and Anna Atanassova of Paramita Sound Andrey Douthard and Anna Atanassova were co-workers at the now-closed West Village restaurant Craft Work in 2014 when Douthard proposed a crazy idea: opening a record store in the house at the end of the block.
The Record Keepers: Mike Dutkewych
Mike Dutkewych Mike Dutkewych’s got soul. And R&B. And early rock ’n’ roll. His collection of about 2,500 45s and 1,000 LPs in these genres fuels Dutkewych’s vinyl-only DJ biz, Soul Deep, but the heart of his collection comes straight from the dustiest corners of the Motor City. “I am especially interested in artists and labels from Detroit, and gravitate more toward obscure records that were not commercially successful,” says Dutkewych, a multimedia specialist at Wayne State University.
The Record Keepers: Carl Craig
Carl Craig Everybody remembers their first time. Especially when it involves Honey. “The first record I remember actually buying was Ohio Players’ Honey,” says Carl Craig, the legendary techno DJ, recording artist, and label head of Planet E Communications, who was 6 years old when that racy LP came out in 1975.
How to Pick The Right Turntable For Your Vinyl Needs
Whether you’re new to vinyl or you’re regretting your decision to yard-sale away the crates of LPs you lugged around for so many years, if you want to get (back) into tunes in grooves, you’re going to need a turntable. Here are three possible paths to a properly spinning platter. The limited-edition Third Man Turntable is a joint effort from two Detroit brands: Shinola and Third Man Records.
Metro Detroit Baby and Beyond
From a germ-minimizing pacifier to a leak-free sippy cup to a teething bracelet adorned with 24K gold, here are 13 diaper bag essentials. Bonus: They’re all made by parents! 1. January Moon 100% Non-Toxic Silicone Japanese Stretch Rope and 24K Gold Teething Bracelet in Charcoal, $32, januarymoon.com. 2. EGG New York by Susan Lazar Classic Poppy Hat in denim, $33, egg-baby.com. 3. Evereden Premium Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, $19, ever-eden.com. 4.
Ready to roll: DIY a track day
Share Facebook Tweet Pinterest Email A track day is the most fun you can have in your car without racing wheel to wheel. You will be joined by a bunch of like-minded, and mostly like-skilled, enthusiasts all out to have a good time. But before you head to the track, you need to take steps to make sure you and your car come back in one piece. Safety is key, so everything revolves around that. We’ll start with what to do before you leave your garage.
A-List: Plan Ahead
Stylish organization tools for the New Year Styled By Giuseppa Nadrowski // Photograph by CJ Benninger Published: December 3, 2018 (CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT) He Said, She Said Pencil, $2.25 each, at Rail & Anchor, 502 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak; 248-397-8985; railandanchor.com Easy Tiger Sounds Like a Plan 2019 Daily Planner, $36, at Write Impressions, 407 S.
Your Must-Have Packing List for End-of-Summer Travels
Your Must-Have Packing List for End-of-Summer Travels Don't travel without these carry-on essentials Styled by Erica Pedrosi // Photograph by CJ Benninger Published: August 17, 2018 1. Locale Travel Journal, $10, at Anthropologie; anthropologie.com 2. Heart Talk: Poetic Wisdom for a Better Life by Cleo Wade, $24, at Anthropologie 3. Wireless Earbuds, $200, at Tumi, Somerset Collection South, 2801 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy; 248-649-2368; tumi.com 4.
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