Health + Wellness

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Inside The DRIPBaR Troy — where wellness meets peace of mind. Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa On a busy afternoon at The DRIPBaR Troy, the scene feels less like a medical spa and more like a family gathering. Children jump on the chairs. Sisters talk over one another. Someone is hungry. Someone else is annoyed. And in the center of it all, owner Ruksana Salam reclines peacefully, an IV drip quietly doing its work. The moment captures both the rhythm of her life — and the...

Food + Beverage

Swoon-Worthy Spots

Whether it’s date night or girl’s night — where to wine and dine this Valentine’s Day. Article by Cindy Stewart PICANO’S ITALIAN GRILLE Domenic Picano arrived in Michigan from Cassino, Italy, in 1949, armed with a passion for food and the dream of a future in the restaurant industry.  On a cold, snowy day in January 1985, Picano realized his dream. He opened Picano’s Italian Grille in Troy with one goal: “To provide an authentic Italian dining experience with Old World recipes using only...

Travel

From Paris to Provence

A yoga journey through France. Article and Photography by Cindy Stewart I started practicing yoga 15 years ago, never expecting it would become my passport to the world. My latest retreat with The Travel Yogi and Explore Yoga took me to France, with a backdrop of ancient history, world-class art, food and fashion and sun-dreched lavender fields.  Landing in the City of Lights, our group settled into a centrally located Airbnb with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889 for the Exposition...

Life + Culture

JOY

A local couple unites Western traditions with Indian culture for wedding celebrations. Article by Linda Ditch When Simran Bajwa swiped right on a dating app, he had no idea he was about to match with his future wife — or that their wedding would become a breathtaking fusion of two worlds. The local couple’s Cincinnati celebration this last spring brought together the spiritual depth and beauty of their Punjabi Sikh heritage with the modern details of American weddings. The result? A three-day...

Finance + Legal Services

Planning With Purpose

How Chuck Vercellone can help you build the life you’ve envisioned. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Simran Bajwa When Chuck Vercellone talks about financial planning, it’s never just about the numbers. The longtime Troy-based financial advisor, owner of Wealth Strategies (wsgllc.net) and an Investment Advisor Representative with Osaic Advisory Services, believes that true financial wellness comes from clarity, purpose and relationships built on trust. “I don’t want to be looked upon...

Health + Wellness

Making Smiles

KB Dental turns dreaded visits into family fun. Article by Linda Ditch A visit to the dentist isn’t at the top of most people’s list of favorite activities. But, the team at KB Dental wants to change that perception. Their goal: to make patients of all ages feel comfortable throughout their visit, and happy that they took steps to care for their oral health when they walk out the door.   With locations in Troy and West Bloomfield, KB Dental (kbdental.com) can be a one-stop shop for a family’s...

Wellness

The Power of Purpose

Herman and Angela Moore’s blueprint for being healthy, happy and whole. Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Darrel Ellis There’s a quiet power in the way Herman and Angela Moore enter the photo studio. Purposed together for 37 years, with two grown sons they call the heart and soul of their lives, they speak about each other not in grand declarations but in the seamless shorthand of people who have evolved — gracefully, deliberately — side by side. They speak with affection but it’s...

Health + Wellness

New Year, New Health

Pro tips from local coach Amy Bellinger. Article by Lynne Konstantin Amy Bellinger is on a mission — one that was inspired by changes in her own life. A longtime interior designer, the fitness enthusiast realized the same desire to create comfortable, beautiful space for her clients’ homes also applied to their health.  “As a woman in my late 40s, I experienced firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate hormone shifts, stubborn weight gain, energy dips and poor sleep,” the West...

Fitness

Revolve Cycling has teamed up with the St Brown Foundation

Greatness starts in the classroom, but in 2024, 60% of Michigan’s 3rd graders didn’t pass the state reading test. The St. Brown Foundation is working to turn those numbers around, helping kids build literacy and vocabulary skills. Revolve Cycling Studio in Troy is collecting 152 middle school reading level books to assist the need at Durfee Middle School in Detroit.You can join our efforts by accessing our Amazon Book Registry. Just clink the link...

Entertainment

The JOY of Troy

Celebrating the holidays in our community. Article by Cindy Stewart | Photography by Simran Bajwa Plucked right from the good list, our model, Troy resident Arden Baker, takes us on a photo tour of Troy’s Jeanne M. Stine Community Park — and all the festive celebrations to be found during the holiday season.  Dedicated in 2022, the Jeanne M. Stine Community Park (rec.troymi.gov) offers a mix of recreational opportunities (including a walking path, the Troy Farmer's Market and other outdoor...