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...

Home Services

Dobson Place Remodel: Elevating Everyday Living in Ann Arbor

From OK to CaptivatingOriginally built in 1989, the clients’ home nestled on a wooded ravine had a cramped middle-level porch that did little justice to its view. By removing outdated elements, extending the footprint, and framing in a sweeping screened porch that breathes life and hospitality, the new space reflects the openness inside and out. Intentional Design, Seamless FlowThe porch now connects directly to the enlarged kitchen via wide French doors. One moment you’re baking holiday...

Arts + Culture

America's Third Coast

Award-winning photographer David Zurick’s new book about the Great Lakes Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by David Zurick Available July 15 from Northwestern University Press, The Third Coast: America’s Great Lakes Shoreline is a photographic journey into the heart and soul of the Great Lakes region. Here, Ann Arbor City Lifestyle sits down with award-winning photographer David Zurick to discuss his upcoming book exploring the distinct personalities, majesty, and mystery of these...

Travel

Into The Woods

Escape to a luxury Michigan campground for sweet simplicity Article by Will Walker Orr | Photography by Hannah Zeigler, HZ Photography In a tranquil corner of Fennville, Mich., lies an enchanting wooded property that invites its guests to partake in something increasingly rare in 2025: a little peace and quiet.   At The Woods Luxury Camping, mornings begin with fresh air, birdsong, and the smell of coffee and pine. By night, gentle fires crackle under starlit skies as s’mores toast and...

Life + Culture

Game Time

AADL’s Summer Game encourages residents to get out and explore Ann Arbor—all while supporting library usage and literacy Article by Will Walker Orr For over a decade, the Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game has been a beloved local tradition that’s launched readers into a citywide hunt for codes, hidden clues, and delightful surprises—no library card required.   Originally launched in 2011, the Summer Game transformed AADL’s summer reading program into a plethora of scavenger hunts...

Life + Culture

Feels Like Summer

Explore editor Rebecca Voigt’s summertime favorites throughout Michigan Article by Rebecca Voigt Lake Life I grew up on Portage Lake, just northwest of Ann Arbor, and my family and I still enjoy fireworks, swimming, water sports and all summer has to offer there and at my in-laws’ cottage on Eight Point Lake near Clare.   Traverse City Horse Shows Not only is Traverse City home to fantastic wineries and restaurants, it’s also an equestrian destination. One of the country’s premier...