Home Services

A Legacy of Craftsmanship on Morton Ave

In the historic neighborhoods of Ann Arbor, homes often carry stories that span generations. For one residence in Burns Park, that story has a unique recurring theme: a partnership with Rochman Design Build that spans two different families.Having completed two significant projects for the home’s previous owners, the team was invited back by the new family to write the next chapter. This deep familiarity with the home’s "bones" allowed for a kitchen addition that feels less like a renovation and...

Life + Culture

When the People Make the Place

The quiet leadership behind Sesi Motor’s enduring legacy Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Stacy Anderson Walk inside the doors, and you’ll feel it. Talk to someone who works there, and you’ll experience it. Ask someone who purchased a car there, and you’ll hear it.   Things are different at Sesi Lincoln, Mazda, and Volvo.   Not louder. Not flashier. Just more deliberate and intentional. Nearly 80 years after opening as one of the original Lincoln-Mercury dealerships—backed by...

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Hold Them Close

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor ensures families are never far from their hospitalized children Article by Emily Klimas Picture this: it’s late within the hospital walls. Children feel the anxiety of nightfall—not of sleep, but of separation. Of watching parents leave amidst the unknown. Of leaving a sibling behind in the hospital. A family with an infant hospitalized at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital huddles beside two LED lamps. They carry one lamp to the window and their toddler...

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Small-Town Charm, Big-City Energy

Ashley Schafer of the Main Street Area Association connects downtown with the community Article by Ashley Schafer Vibrant. Welcoming. Connected. As Executive Director of the Main Street Area Association, I work to keep Downtown Ann Arbor vibrant, welcoming, and connected. From signature events to business advocacy, my role focuses on supporting local merchants while creating experiences that bring the community together year-round.   Creating Experiences on Main Street From Galentine’s...