Home Services

From Traditional to Wow

In the heart of Ann Arbor, every house holds a story waiting to be told. For one local family, that story began with a traditional ranch house on Zeeb Road and a dream to transform it into a vibrant, multi-generational home. This isn't a typical renovation case study; it's a narrative of reimagining space, solving problems with intention, and achieving a new lifestyle.The vision was clear: to create a home that could comfortably accommodate different members of the family for years to come. This...

Style + Beauty

Fashion Forward

The independent boutiques defining Ann Arbor's style Article by Rebecca Voigt The Trendsetters   1. Ferne Boutique   With business casual apparel, tops, jeans, wedding guest dresses, and eventwear, Ferne offers everyday clothing for women of all ages. “We focus on bringing in classic and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple ways and for multiple years,” says CEO and founder Laura Horwath. This fall, watch for the boutique’s custom, collegiate-licensed Game Day sweaters...

Life + Culture

Where the World Comes to Perform

How UMS helped shape Ann Arbor into a cultural capital, and a look at its 147th season Article by Christopher Ankney Ann Arbor has had a reputation as a cultural haven for more than a century—an identity shaped, in no small part, by the University Musical Society. For nearly 150 years, UMS has defined the artistic life of the city by bringing a mix of global masterworks, genre-defying performances, marquee names, and rising experimental voices.   Founded in 1879, UMS is one of the oldest...

Health + Wellness

A Tradesman In A Bejeweled Headlamp

At DGY Dentistry, one Ann Arbor dentist blends surgical precision with old-school craftsmanship—and a touch of sparkle Article by Christopher Ankney | Photography by Meg Dula There’s a low hum in the lab at DGY Dentistry, a kind of familiar buzz that you can’t quite place. It could be the dental drill—but it’s too rhythmic. And it’s late, the office has been closed for hours. Maybe it’s the x-ray machine powering down? Or maybe it’s Sade, playing softly in the background while Dr. Zerrin...

Life + Culture

A Curated Lifestyle

Thistle & Bess owner Diana Marsh shares her Ann Arbor faves Article by Diana Marsh Back To My Roots  I grew up in the Ann Arbor area and then moved to NYC after graduating from the University of Michigan. I taught elementary school in Brooklyn for 11 years before moving back to Ann Arbor in 2015. I live in Water Hill with my husband and our spunky 4-year-old son.   Shop Girl    I moved back to Ann Arbor to follow my dream and open my shop, Thistle & Bess. T&B is a jewelry and lifestyle...

Home Services

What to Know Before Doing a Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel isn’t just a renovation—it’s a reinvestment in how you live, gather, and experience home. For homeowners who expect not just beauty, but precision, thoughtfulness, and longevity, a kitchen remodel is about more than new cabinets or countertops. It’s about craftsmanship, intentional design, and a process that respects your time, space, and values.At Rochman Design Build, we specialize in transforming kitchens into refined, highly functional spaces that support real life—whether...

Local Services

The Guardians of Tree Town

Jack Richardson and his dedicated team of arborists are protecting Ann Arbor’s canopy, one tree at a time Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Meg Dula Photography For more than a decade and a half, Guardian Tree Experts has fought tirelessly to preserve Ann Arbor’s status as the one-and-only “Tree Town.” Blending scientific tree care with community education—including school outreach programs, neighborhood tree walks and an esteemed wood-chip recycling process—Guardian Tree Experts’...

Life + Culture

Michigan Medicine’s Marvelous Therapy Dogs

The hard hardworking canines of Paws4Patients offer comfort, lower stress, and bring a sense of calm Article by William Walker Orr | Photography by Erin Kirkland and Michigan Medicine Michigan Medicine’s Lipschutz-Danzansky Family Paws4Patients program is a donor-funded initiative that puts full-time therapy dogs in hospital units for the purpose of supporting families, patients, and staff. These specially trained dogs work alongside clinicians to help foster calm, reduce anxiety, and bring a...

Life + Culture

Art With Heart

Meet artist and therapist Morgan Burgard Article by Morgan Burgard A Mission for Art in Education Joining the Doodles Academy board is a true honor. Their mission—delivering high-quality visual arts education to every child—is inspiring. I’m thrilled to be a part of something that fosters social-emotional growth in young minds right here in our community.   Art as a Path to Wellbeing My art explores emotions and human connection through vibrant colors and expressive forms. I believe...

Sports + Recreation

Baseball, a Brave Girl, and a Supportive Town

Ypsi-Arbor Little League Was the First to Allow Female Players Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Abbie Buhr Travel back in time to 1973—a time with no internet, no cell phones, no 24/7 news channels, and…no real organized sports leagues for girls. For Carolyn King, summer meant pick-up games of baseball, basketball, or tennis with her brothers and neighborhood friends at the park across the street from her house. So, when her 10-year-old brother Greg decided to try out for the...