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The Magazine Lady

Get to know Ann Arbor City Lifestyle's publisher, Maria Karpiel

My Partner

We met getting our MBAs at Michigan — Ed was coming from San Francisco, I was coming from Boston, and we met here in Ann Arbor. Ed’s my husband, best friend, and partner in all things life.

Baseball Mom

My sons, William (9) and Lukas (5), mean the world to me. In spring, summer, and fall, you’ll likely find me at the baseball field — embarrassingly loudly — cheering on my boys and their teammates.

Northwoods Roots

I was born and raised in the North Woods of Minnesota, the youngest of five children and the only girl. My incredible parents, brothers, and childhood on the lake shaped who I am.

Die-Hard Wolverine

I’m a two-time Wolverine grad who had the string quartet at our wedding play "Hail to the Victors" as our recessional. Now I’m passing on this passion to the next generation.

Favorite Part of Ann Arbor

The people! Eclectic, smart, outside-the-box thinkers who don’t focus on who you’re supposed to be, but instead embrace you for who you are authentically.