Education

Head of the Class

Meet this year’s star students — graduating high school seniors who’ve excelled in athletics while earning top marks. Article by Lynne Konstantin AZARIA D. MAY HIGH SCHOOL West Bloomfield High School  AGE 18 CITY OF RESIDENCE Pontiac COLLEGE ATTENDING IN THE FALL Michigan State University SPORTS I play lacrosse and swim. I hope to do intramural lacrosse in college. ACCOLADES Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Golden Opportunity Scholarship; Delta Sigma Theta Inc scholarship; KFI...

Local Services

Best in Show

Premier Pet Supply built a local empire on personal service and quality goods. Article by Jennifer Lovy | Photography by Simran Bajwa Ordering pet food and supplies online is so fast and convenient that it’s easy to forget there are other ways to shop. Mike Palmer, owner of Premier Pet Supplies, doesn’t discourage online shopping. He offers it, too (premierpetsupply.com).  However, the heart of his business model lies in something the internet can’t provide: a highly personalized shopping...

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. 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 West Bloomfield and Troy, KB Dental (kbdental.com) can be a one-stop shop for a family’s...

Home Services

Cleaning Up

Jordan DiMercurio helps homeowners — while giving hope to the homeless. Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Simran Bajwad Jordan DiMercurio started Squeaks Window Cleaning in 2023 after spending a summer as a window cleaner with a friend in Iowa.  He was 16 years old. Two years later, what started as a side hustle has grown into an 11-employee business. Squeaks (squeakswindowcleaning.com) not only cleans windows, but also gutters, solar panels and dryer vents, with power-washing services...