Arts + Culture

Time Well Spent

Inside Shinola’s remarkable resurrection—and what makes the brand truly timeless Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie If you've heard of Shinola, you might know a few things: Detroit. Watches. Leather. Possibly even that former president Barack Obama toured the Detroit factory. But you might not know how deep the story goes—or how wide. So if you’re expecting this story to be merely about precision timepieces and American grit, get ready to be surprised. The picture...

Arts + Culture

Double Vision

Two women. One dream. The city’s chicest frames. Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Before there was a boutique, before there was a red carpet, before Detroit knew the name De'Twah…two women were having the same dream. Candice was recovering from COVID when the vision struck: an upscale eyewear boutique. “I literally woke up in the middle of the night, scribbled down ‘De'Twah, and then I just filed the paperwork, like in the middle of the night,” Candice remembers. “And...

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Tailor-Made Transformation

Exploring custom clothier Josh Breshgold’s holistic approach to style Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Josh Breshgold’s love of clothing started not with access, but with absence. “I wanted it, but I couldn’t have it,” he says of the contrast between his classmates’ wardrobes and his annual Kmart trip. “That probably made me want it even more.” Then came his bar mitzvah. Most kids fidget in formalwear. But at thirteen, wearing his first suit, Josh felt something shift...

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Rubber Soul

Inside Roland Coit's Burn Rubber, where style starts with the shoes, and sneakers spark confidence Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Roland “Ro Spit” Coit tells me when he gets dressed every morning, he begins by choosing the sneakers he’s going to wear. In an instant, that revelation helps me understand the community he’s built. Roland owns Burn Rubber, one of Michigan’s most beloved and esteemed sneaker boutiques. Burn Rubber and its sister store, Two18, have teamed...

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Invest in Peace of Mind: Protection for Every Stage of Life

Article by Christina DeGregory In today’s unpredictable world, preparing for the unexpected is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Whether you're a new parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who wants to safeguard their financial well-being, having the right insurance in place provides more than just protection—it creates a lasting foundation of security. Here are three powerful products that can make a lasting difference: SecurePromise: A Gift That Grows with Your Child ...

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Raised By the Stage

The legendary Stagecrafters theatre weaves generations together, onstage and off Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Bureau Detroit and Amy Gillespie If you’ve ever watched a child step into a spotlight and somehow find themselves, then you already understand what makes Stagecrafters magical. This all-volunteer community theater in downtown Royal Oak has been home to generations of families. Under the Stagecrafters umbrella, there’s a place for everyone—whether it’s kids finding...

Life + Culture

A Legend Rebuilt

The Royal Oak Sandlot League Is rewriting the playbook on youth sports Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie I can feel something electric as Kyle VanDeventer starts to speak about the Royal Oak Sandlot League. And I can almost smell the fresh-cut grass, and hear the familiar chorus of kids yelling across the diamond. All my senses are telling me that, across the parks and fields of Royal Oak, something special is being rebuilt.  The venerable Royal Oak Sandlot League—a...

Life + Culture

The Power of 'Yes'

How love, coffee and dogs built a community with heart Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie The phone rang on New Year’s Eve. “Is today a good day to be a dad?” Shawn and Cher Jay Heath-Lee didn’t hesitate. They said yes. That yes changed everything—just like every yes before it, and every yes that would follow. Yes to love. Yes to parenting. Yes to dogs, to community, to creating something that didn’t yet exist but deeply needed to: a space where people could feel...

Life + Culture

Love. Trust. CPR.

Paws Around Motown is concierge pet care that's part family, part village, and all heart Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie When Becky Lea describes her company, it doesn't sound like work. It sounds like a calling. "We consider our clients family," she says. And in her case, that family includes hundreds of families and pets—of all kinds. "Bunnies, reptiles…I’ve even taken care of beetles!" she smiles. Becky is the founder of Paws Around Motown, a concierge-style pet...

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The Ear Behind the Music

Legendary Motown musical architect McKinley Jackson reflects on music Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie Before he arranged Marvin Gaye's hit Sexual Healing. Before he sat in the control room with The Four Tops, The Temptations and Aretha Franklin. Before he became the quiet power behind some of soul's most beloved records… McKinley Jackson was a teenager with a talent for trombone and an ear nobody could explain. “I didn’t know the rules,” he says. “But I already...