Travel

Postcards from Cindy

Welcome to Wilmington, North Carolina, Where Southern Charm Meets the Allure of the Coast Article and Photography by Cindy Stewart Sometimes the best vacation spots are a short journey from home. Wilmington, North Carolina is less than a two-hour flight from here, an historic coastal city on the Cape Fear River. Enjoy its riverwalk lined with more than 200 cafes, shops and bars, plus coastal charm and year-round appeal. This is a very walkable city. Do you love history? Tour beautiful...

Life + Culture

Pitch Perfect in Troy

First Full-Size Cricket Field Debuts in Boulan Park Photography by OM Media The sound of leather on willow is echoing through Boulan Park in Troy as the City officially unveiled its first full-size cricket field – a milestone years in the making for one of the region’s fastest-growing sports communities. With Troy City Council members, community leaders and dozens of local cricket players in attendance, the celebration marked the city’s growing commitment to bringing people together. “The...

Auto + Marine

The Art of Ferrari

Exploring the passion behind Michigan’s Ferrari legacy Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by John Heck & Jackson Austin There’s a moment at Troy Traffic Jam when people come across the Ferraris on display and instinctively shift closer. Maybe it’s the unmistakable growl of a Ferrari engine echoing through the Columbia Center. Or the flash of Rosso Corsa red under the summer sun. Or maybe it’s the realization that for many people, this is the car they dreamed about long before they could...

Life + Culture

The Summer of Fun

Explore concerts, craft brews and local adventures in Troy Article by Cindy Stewart Summer in Troy invites you to slow down, step out and explore something new. From lively outdoor experiences and unique dining experiences to historical moments and local gems, Troy offers plenty of ways to soak up the summer while rediscovering the city in fresh, fun ways. Here are a few of our recommendations. Historically fun In July and August, Troy Historic Village offers special activities every...

Health + Wellness

You May Be Sleeping Wrong

Troy "sleep coaches" blend science and wellness principles to help you finally sleep better Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by John Heck You may be sleeping wrong. Not “I stayed up too late binge-watching Netflix” wrong. More like your mattress, pillow and sleep position may quietly be working against your body every single night. That’s the eye-opening message behind Snooze Mattress Company in Troy, a boutique sleep store that approaches mattresses less like furniture and more like...

Fitness

More than Muscle

Explore a different kind of fitness coaching – one designed for lasting lifestyle change Article by R. Todd Haight | Photography by John Heck For many people, the first sign of burnout isn’t physical. It’s the quiet realization that they no longer feel like themselves. Energy fades. Sleep gets worse. Stress becomes constant. Somewhere between work, caregiving, family and everyday routines, they begin to accept exhaustion as normal. By the time many clients walk into Detroit Strong Personal...

Home Services

Built on Honesty

How one of the area’s few independent HVAC companies is doing business differently Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Darrel Ellis The HVAC industry is increasingly dominated by large, private equity-backed companies. Sul Salam of Temperature Repair is keeping it simple. The Troy businessman is staying independent. For his customers, that means a focus on service, not price. “When a company answers to investors, the pressure may be to grow revenue,” Sul says. “When you’re privately...

Auto + Marine

Integrity Under the Hood

Inside Troy’s Automotive Authority, where trust matters more than the transaction Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Gugel Photography The first thing you notice about Automotive Authority isn’t the shop. It’s the dog. She’s stretched out comfortably near the front, calm but alert, welcoming customers like a familiar host. For one regular customer – Lauren, age 33, professional, perpetually busy – this has become part of the ritual. Lauren brings in her car, settles into the waiting...

Sports + Recreation

Troy Golf Guide

Where Troy golfers go for clubs, coaching, and championship-level play Article and Photography by Cindy Stewart After a cold winter and a wet spring, it's finally golf season in Troy. Here are our best bets for getting ready to drive, chip and putt your way back onto the links. Upgrade Your Style With PXG Detroit PXG, 2830 W. Maple Road (at Coolidge), is committed to making products that improve performance. From clubs to apparel, every innovation should noticeably improve your play and...

Health + Wellness

Kirk Gibson’s New Team

Inside the Detroit Tigers legend’s fight against Parkinson’s and how he’s coaching others through it Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Simran Bajwa I’m midstream in conversation with Kirk Gibson when the Detroit Tigers legend suddenly pauses. He’s spotted someone lining up a shot at the pool table on the far side of the room. Gibson offers a quick apology and steps away from the interview. “I need to go show Harry a thing or two,” he says. With that, Kirk is at the table, cue in hand...