Arts + Culture

Making Merry Bright

For everyone who enjoys Christmas lights like our publisher Kimberly Janowicz, we spotlight the events that really shine Article by Marshall Zweig Enjoying holiday lights is a modern family tradition. Just ask  City Lifestyle's  publisher, Kimberly Janowicz. "As a child, Christmastime could sometimes be rush, rush, rush: buying, shopping, cleaning, preparing," Kimberly recalls. "Seeing the lights was the one night where we just spent time together as a family. It was quiet, peaceful and...

Style + Beauty

Holiday Floral Inspiration

The inspiring Lynette Marsack takes time—just before serious surgery—to give tips on holiday centerpieces Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Kevin Shea It’s October 14 when I talk to Lynette Marsack, owner of Kraatz Florist. She’s in Henry Ford Hospital, awaiting brain surgery the following day. But that doesn’t stop Lynette from scheduling and having this interview. “The first of October, I was rushed to the hospital thinking I was having a stroke,” she recalls. After tests, doctors...

Life + Culture

Gratitude in Action

Every giving season, First State Bank's Banksgiving supports local nonprofits Article by Marshall Zweig It’s November in Mount Clemens—time once again for Banksgiving. No, that’s not a typo. Inspired by its 100th anniversary, First State Bank wanted to express its gratitude to the community more intentionally. The result: Banksgiving, which elevates often-overlooked nonprofits that are making a real difference in the lives of our locals. Each year, community members help select five...

Health + Wellness

Medicare with a Personal Touch

Sue Everett works hard to keep her many senior clients safe from unethical sales tactics—and helping them get paid when the unexpected arises Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Sue Everett’s life was changed by a simple yet impactful gesture: a personalized note she received from HeathMarkets sales leader Kurt Delfin, after Sue left her previous career.  “He said, ‘Your resume looks great. At least come talk to me.’ 15 years later, I have an assistant, a storefront, a...