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Beyond the Sidelines

In a town where "Game Day" is a season of its own, the demand for sophisticated hosting spaces in Ann Arbor has reached new heights. While traditional living rooms have their charm, a new trend is emerging among homeowners who prioritize connection and celebration: the dedicated entertainment pavilion. A prime example is this gorgeous project by Rochman Design Build—a pool house that also serves as a masterclass in versatile design.A Legacy of TrustThis project holds a special place in our...

Food + Beverage

The Culture Keepers

The team behind Blimpy’s next chapter, preserving its spirit while ensuring it thrives in Ann Arbor for generations to come Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Stacy Anderson It’s a rare feat when a business becomes a true cultural experience. The kind of place you want a T-shirt from not because it’s fashionable, but because it represents something far better, a kind of counterculture, a badge of having been there.   It’s not something you can set out to create. It must be earned...

Arts + Culture

A Summer of Surprise and Delight

The A2SF is a living, breathing manifestation of the city’s unique culture Article by Emily Klimas | Photography by Doug Coombe In Michigan, we put a lot of expectations on our summers, eager to take advantage of every activity before the fleeting season slips away. And on a warm June evening in Ann Arbor, that urgency transforms into something distinctly communal. As golden-hour settles over the city, something special begins to stir — a vibrant tapestry of sound and light that seems to rise...

Life + Culture

Home Run

Get to know MLB Network sportscaster Jon Paul Morosi’s local roots and global storytelling Article by Jon Paul Morosi Golden Memories My family heritage traces back to a village of 3,000 people outside Milan, so the 2026 Winter Olympics were “hometown” Games for us. My wife, Alexis, and I brought our three daughters to Italy for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in a place that is dear in our hearts.   Storytelling in 9 Innings I’m fortunate that baseball has provided me opportunities to...

Sports + Recreation

Play the Game Smarter

Barton Hills’ Golf Pro Eric Emmel on the simple adjustments that can transform your game Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by Evan Schiller Tucked just minutes from downtown, but somehow feeling miles away, is Barton Hills Country Club, home to one of Ann Arbor’s most iconic and storied golf courses. Designed by legendary architect Donald Ross and shaped by more than a century of play, it's a course that demands thoughtful strategy and rewards precision at every turn.   From August...

Food + Beverage

Ann Arbor Has Personality on Tap

Get to know the brewers at the heart of the city’s vibrant brewing culture Article by Rebecca Voigt HOMES Brewpub Owner and Co-Founder Tommy Kennedy   Ann Arbor has one of Michigan's most vibrant craft beer scenes, where hopheads, lager lovers, and curious newcomers all find a seat at the bar. Each brewery tells a different story about this town: its creativity, its community, and its insistence on doing things well. Pull up a stool and get to know the brewers at the heart of this...

Arts + Culture

The Art of Discovery

Artist Veta McFall’s work is a dialogue with the unknown Article by Emily Klimas | Photography by Stacy Anderson The air in Veta McFall’s studio doesn't just hold the scent of drying paint. It carries the electric hum of a woman who has broken her own mirror. For a decade, McFall was a master of precision. Within her studio, she was the architect of the exact, creating pristine portraits that captured the anatomy of an eyelash and the exact grain of dog fur. "I was a master of the outer...

Home + Design

Building Beauty Together

Ann Arbor Gardens founder Crystle Partington has spent two decades transforming landscapes — and building a collective of craftspeople along the way Article by Lindsey Dodge | Photography by Stacy Anderson It’s a crisp, early spring morning, and Crystle Partington has just arrived at one of her current job sites: a stunning Craftsman-style renovation perched along the Huron River. Split boulders create organic steps up toward the cedar-shingled home, guiding visitors through a landscape that...

Life + Culture

Dedication Hope Family

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance provides comfort in the present and advocacy for the future Article by Emily Klimas It starts with a whisper. A subtle shift — persistent bloating, unexpected fatigue, a sudden change in routine that’s easily dismissed. But when that whisper becomes a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, the resulting silence can be deafening.   In 2009, Pam Dahlmann’s mother heard those devastating words. Despite a family history of the disease, her symptoms had been...

Life + Culture

Thriving at Every Stage

Get to know speaker, workplace culture strategist, and author Michelle Silverthorn Article by Michelle Silverthorn The Work I Do I’m a keynote speaker and workplace culture strategist who helps organizations build environments where people feel they belong and can thrive. I’ve delivered two TEDx talks, written  Authentic Diversity , and I’m working on my second book about reinventing yourself at every stage of life and career.   From the Caribbean to Michigan I grew up in the Caribbean...