Local Services

Home for the Holidays

Home Helpers Home Care helps make the holiday season brighter. Article by Susan Thwing The holiday season is often filled with joy, gratitude and togetherness. But for families caring for aging loved ones, it can also bring overwhelming stress. Between shopping, cooking and logistics, the responsibilities of caregiving and gathering relatives can make it difficult for families to fully enjoy the season.  That’s where Home Helpers Home Care of Troy steps in. The team of caregivers offers...

Arts + Culture

The Business of Giving Back

Troy entrepeneurs share the charities closest to their hearts. Article by Margaret Meyer Haight LORI FRYE The owner of Elite Home Cleaning (elitehomecleaning.net), is proud to support the Rochester Lions Club , part of a global network dedicated to vision care, youth programs, disaster relief and more. Serving Troy and surrounding areas, Frye and her team are honored to contribute to these vital efforts, making a meaningful local impact while helping strengthen the broader community...

Health + Wellness

Hope Lost Then Found

In Troy, City Lifestyle's annual Giving Campaign reminds us — every act of kindness can ripple outward. Article by R. Todd Haight We don’t always get to see the ripple effect of our actions. But last fall, what started as a routine office email became the spark that lifted a family through the unthinkable. That’s when Ashley Boyd’s boyfriend, Ricc, went from an ordinary drive home to a fight for his life. A devastating auto crash left him in the ICU, where doctors placed him in a coma...

Health + Wellness

From Heartburn to Healing

Modern surgery offers relief from chronic acid reflux. Article by Susan Thwing | Photography by Aly Darin For many people, heartburn is an occasional annoyance. But for those living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the condition can become a daily struggle. GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, leading to chronic discomfort, difficulty sleeping, and in some cases, long-term damage. While medications can provide relief, they don’t always address the...

Food + Beverage

Golden Harvest

Busch’s Fresh Food Market celebrates 50 years of flavor, family and community — plus, a fall recipe courtesy of the market’s chefs.. Article by Susan Thwing Step inside a Busch’s Fresh Food Market this fall and you’ll immediately notice the aroma of scratch-made bread drifting from the bakery, the colorful displays of Michigan-grown produce, and the hum of shoppers who’ve made the store part of their family routine for decades. It’s a fitting snapshot of a grocer that has grown with — and...

Food + Beverage

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Themed wine dinners at Carrabba's Troy uncork more than just bottles – they release a spirit of community, blending cuisine, culture and connection. Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa It’s a Wednesday night in Troy, and Carrabba’s Italian Grill hums with the warmth of a kitchen full of neighbors. Tables glow with glassware, plates arrive in procession, bottles are uncorked with quiet ceremony. But the true draw isn’t the food or drink. The magnet here is Clint Richardson...

Education

Creating Pathways

Baker College’s program transforms the non-traditional student’s undergrad degree from a four-year commitment into an attainable milestone. Article by Jennifer Lovy Adam Mayhew, the executive dean at Baker College, didn’t follow the usual path to higher education. Instead of heading straight to college after high school, he joined the Army, gaining real-world experience and consequently earning 12 credits toward his undergraduate degree, which he completed in his 30s.  Mayhew, who is now...

Style + Beauty

Modern Queens

Pioneers make way for the new femocracy. a brave new world of style. Photography by Darrel Ellis THE DETAILS Produced and styled by Margaret Meyer Haight. Photographed on location at Troy Historic Village , where 11 preserved historic buildings offer a glimpse into 19th- and early-20th-century life in the heart of Troy. Thank you also to villagers Alex Konieczny (blacksmith), Laura Boeberitz and Jolie Saul. Troyhistoricvillage.org; 248-524-3570. Hair and makeup by Sydney Wilson, Tricho...

Shopping

Style Gets Schooled

Old-school charm meets modern attitude. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Darrel Ellis THE DETAILS Photographed on location at the One Room Schoolhouse at Troy Historic Village , offering a glimpse into 19th- and early-20th-century local life (troyhistoricvillage.org). Wardrobe courtesy of Guys N Gals , West Bloomfield (shopguysngals.com). Hair by Lisa Volis; makeup by Josline Adam, Tricho Salon , Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi. Since 2003, Tricho Salon & Spa has grown to five...

Food + Beverage

Bone Appetit

Our favorite Fido-friendly spots in Troy. Article by Cindy Stewart Craving a bite out, but don’t want to leave your pooch at home? There are plenty of dog-friendly restaurants and hotels in and around Troy that will welcome your four-legged companion.    DraftKings Sports & Social is a pet-friendly restaurant and bar in Troy that welcomes pups on their outdoor patio. Their menu features traditional pub fare with a twist, with items such as Korean nachos, crab cake sandwiches, spicy tuna...