RadioShack in Westland is hiring a store manager. 

Responsibilities of the store manager include recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, store operations, store merchandising, inventory management, directing and maximizing sales, and customer care.

Requirements: 

• minimum two years experience in retail managemet
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Must be reliable and have high personal integrity
• Flexible work schedule and assignment location

No phone calls please. To apply click here.

Attending a city council meeting is a great way to get involved in your local government! We encourage you to join us Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10 a.m. for our City Council Formal Session. 

Who:     Detroit City Council

What:    City Council Formal Session

When:   Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10 a.m.

Where:  Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

               2 Woodward, Ste.1340

               Detroit, MI  48226

National HIV Testing Day is June 27. For free or low cost HIV/AIDS testing location near you click here. Get Tested!

City Council President Charles Pugh discusses his visit to the White House with the Detroit News:

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh thanked President Barack Obama for his efforts to ensure equal treatment for all Americans.

"The president is an advocate, along with other crusaders, who just want equality," Pugh told The Detroit News at a White House celebration Tuesday night for LBGT Pride Month.

More than 180 people attended the event, which included Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.

"What an honor to receive an invitation from the White House to be here," said Pugh, a former broadcaster and the first openly gay candidate to win a major election in Detroit.

Pugh's message to the president was that Detroit was "forward thinking in electing me, allowing me to be who I am and to serve them with honor and dignity."

He noted that many religious groups in Detroit endorsed him, including the Council of Baptist Pastors. The endorsements "were great signals that we are moving forward on this issue."

"It never came up during the campaign in a meaningful way," he said.

Pugh said Detroiters want competence.

"It has not been an issue since I've been elected," Pugh said of his sexual orientation. "Detroiters want people who are going to serve, who are scandal free and who are going to serve with professionalism."

At the event, Obama vowed again to convince Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and to end the "don't ask, don't tell" sexual orientation policy for the military.

He also noted his administration's efforts to bar hospitals from denying gay and lesbian partners from hospital visitation rights.

Although final regulations haven't been issued, Health and Human Services Director Kathleen Sebelius sent letters Tuesday to hospitals asking them to allow visitation rights.

"As this work continues, I am going to be standing shoulder to shoulder with you, fighting by your side every step of the way," Obama said.

The full story appears online at The Detroit News.

Today, City Council President Charles Pugh will attend a reception at the White House, celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Pugh received an invitation from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama requesting his presence at this year’s LGBT Pride Month celebration reception.

Click here to watch Pugh discuss being invited to the White House.

This is the second year that President Obama has declared June LGBT Pride Month.

Make sure you head downtown this weekend for the 4th Annual Detroit River Days Festival that runs along the Detroit RiverWalk. The festival begins today and will conclude on the first day of summer, Monday, June 21 with the 52nd Annual Target Fireworks.

There is an admission fee of $3 to attend the event. However, enjoy free admission Friday 11 a.m - 5 p.m, Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. - 12 noon, and all day on Monday. 

For more information, festival hours, entertainment and activities click here. 

Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh is proud to give the keynote address at the graduation ceremony.

“I am so glad to be able to share in this special occasion,” said Pugh. “City Year is a very important organization in our city. I thank its graduating members for their extraordinary service! These young leaders are the best of Detroit and their commitment to helping others to succeed should be commended.”  

The graduation ceremony will be held at the Compuware Headquarters and will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Each City Year graduate will receive a scholarship of over $5,000. 

For more information click here.

New Summer Fitness Classes

Monday & Wednesday

At The Coleman A. Young Community Center

2751 Robert Bradley Dr., Detroit, 48207

Classes Start Monday, June 21, 2010

Just $40 for 20 Classes

Cardio, Kickboxing and Toning

(Low/Intermediate/High Impact)

Dates/Times: Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; June 21 – August 30, 2010.

Cost: $40 for 20 classes!!! That’s only $2 per class!!!!

Class Description:

Are you ready to punch and kick your way fit?  Classes combine kickboxing, cardio and toning for a fun-filled total body work-out. Participants will use body weight, free weights and stability equipment throughout the session to add variety and interest to every workout. Designed for beginner to advanced fitness levels.

What to bring?

You will need a mat, weights (beginners should keep the weights low, i.e. 3 – 5 lbs), and water/sports drink. Be sure to bring your receipt to the first class you attend for registration.

Registration:

You can register NOW at the Coleman A. Young Community Center. For more information contact the Coleman A. Young Community Center @ (313) 628-0995 (Mon – Fri; 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM). For program questions contact LaReina with One Life Fitness @ 248-361-3791.

It’s Your Time, Get Fit In 2010!

On June 17, 2010 people across the country will celebrate the 5th Annual National Dump the Pump Day. 

National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to save money and help the environment by riding public transportation. 

There will be a National Dump the Pump Day celebration at Compuware Plaza in downtown Detroit. Kickoff celebrations begin at 11 a.m and run until 2 p.m. There will be free popcorn, giveaways and information on how you can save money by riding public transportation. 

National Dump the Pump Day is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and public transportation systems across the country. 

Please join us for our City Council Evening Community Meeting, tonight from 7-8:30 p.m.

My colleagues and I look forward to meeting you and hearing your concerns and ideas for improving Detroit.

The Community Meeting will be held at Focus Hope Conference Center on 1400 Oakman Blvd.

Who:    Detroit City Council

What:   City Council Evening Community Meeting

When:  Tonight from 7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Focus Hope Conference Center

           1400 Oakman Blvd.

            Detroit, MI  48238

See you soon!