Health + Wellness

The Gift of Hope

Michigan Progressive Health offers a promising new path for mental health and pain treatment Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Meg Dula For many, December is a contradictory month. It’s a time for gathering with loved ones, the warm exchange of giving and receiving, and the final chapter before celebrating the start of a new year. Yet as families come together during the holidays, it can be a triggering time for those wrestling with chronic pain, depression, and PTSD.   At...

Travel

Around the World

Discover the world’s most inspiring literary destinations with Literati Tours Article by Maria Karpiel To walk into Literati Bookstore is to step into a space where curiosity still feels sacred. It’s a place built not on algorithms or trends, but on the quiet belief that “finding the right book can change your life,” as owner Hilary Gustafson says.   When Hilary and her husband, Mike, opened Literati in 2013, many thought they were taking on the impossible. “People said, you know, you’re...

Shopping

Surprise and Delight

Discover the season's most unique gifts at Found Article by Rebecca Voigt Since opening in the Kerrytown Market & Shops two decades ago, Mary Cambruzzi’s shop Found has brought a sense of discovery to the Ann Arbor retail community.   Originally focused exclusively on unique vintage and antique items, the shop has expanded and evolved over the years to include everything from home décor and stationery to art supplies and jewelry. But throughout its 20 years in Kerrytown, Found’s mission has...

Life + Culture

A Force for Good

Get to know Shannon Polk of the AAACF Article by Shannon Polk Leading the AAACF As President & CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, I have the privilege of guiding a team dedicated to advancing equity, opportunity, and connection across Washtenaw County. Every day, our work brings together donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to make a lasting, positive impact in our region.   Bringing Change & Impact to Washtenaw County Since 1963, AAACF has served as a trusted...

Home Services

Thankful for Home

As the season of thankfulness arrives, it’s natural to pause and appreciate the spaces that shape our daily lives. For one Ann Arbor family, gratitude takes the form of a newly expanded home — a place transformed through design, collaboration, and care.Rochman Design Build’s Arborview Blvd. addition project is a striking example of how thoughtful design can honor the past while creating room for the future. The original 1950s two-story home, located in the city’s historic Old West Side, had good...

Home + Design

Welcome Home

Architects Brad and Theresa Angelini create spaces that bring families together Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Jeff Garland and Meg Dula For Brad and Theresa Angelini, architecture is much more than a profession—it’s a family affair. Since 1989, the award-winning, husband-and-wife duo behind Angelini & Associates Architects have designed spaces that welcome the morning light as often as they draw families together. As the holiday season approaches, their philosophy feels...

Arts + Culture

What Lies Beneath

Bestselling author John U. Bacon takes on the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, one of America's most famous shipwrecks Article by Maria Karpiel Five-time New York Times bestselling author. Cult hero of Michigan sports. Renowned historian and speaker. Townie. And now, with The Gales of November , a new book—praised by Ken Burns himself—on one of America’s most famous shipwrecks, John U. Bacon takes on the untold story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.  Ann Arbor City Lifestyle caught up...

Life + Culture

One Conversation at a Time

Get to know Dr. Robert Pasick, Ann Arbor’s Go-To Leadership Coach Article by Dr. Robert Pasick From Ferndale to Harvard to A2 From my roots growing up in Ferndale to my training at Harvard, my journey has been about learning who I am—and helping others do the same. My work is about helping people and organizations grow through self-awareness, "learnfulness," resilience, and purpose.   Psychologist + Executive Coach At my core, I am a psychologist and executive coach. This combination...

Home Services

A Tudor Home with Heart

In Ann Arbor Hills, where streets wind beneath old trees and homes carry stories in their walls, a Tudor-style custom home built by Rochman Design Build is ready to share its own story—a home that feels less like a structure raised and more like a memory rediscovered: rooted, graceful, and alive with possibility.Its gables rise with a kind of timeless confidence, brick and timber settling naturally into the neighborhood’s rhythm. Yet within those walls, something more personal unfolds. This is...

Home + Design

Construction, Craftsmanship & Design

Momentum Construction + Design is Ann Arbor's steward of detail-driven, client-based home remodeling Article by William Walker Orr Stepping down the floating stairs, you’re greeted by a dark, moody interior, with ambient light casting across your shoulders as you gaze around the mysterious haven. As you step further in, subtle delights catch your eye: soft, cozy banquettes; architectural light fixtures; and an elegant, floor-to-ceiling wine cellar. This isn’t some luxury hotel lounge...