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For more than 20 years, Jenny Brethen has been trusting Elizabeth Arsov to help her feel vibrant. “I always leave there feeling like a... -
There’s nothing ho-hum about Max & Ollie’s Vintage Boutique in downtown Mount Clemens. From the array of throw-back merchandise to the owner, the... -
Ray Lareau has been working on computers for a long time — about 44 years, which takes him back to the dark ages...
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Froze Creamery owner Cynthia Haddad has no qualms about opening up her Clawson ice cream shop in the middle of winter. She and her... -
On an unassuming side street in Berkley, a few feet from 12 Mile Road’s relentless stream of daytime traffic, longtime boutique-clothing entrepreneur Patti... -
Every business needs a cheerleader, and Tisha Hammond has been one for small businesses for the last five years. Her Farmington Hills-based Ascent... -
Sometimes, 110 years old looks amazing. Dillman & Upton near downtown Rochester — now 110 and still family-owned and -operated — provides customers with... -
If it’s possible for a bowling center to have a personality, Hartfield Lanes has got one. And it all started with Harry Hartfield... -
As his business hits the 30-year mark, Troy Midas Automotive Service Center owner Gil Harris has developed a pretty straightforward philosophy. “This is... -
Michael Carpinski, 45, isn’t ready to grow up, and he’s not going to, either. He’s also eschewing low-sugar, fat free, dairy free and... -
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, it’s all about the turkey. That’s not the case when it comes to the other big holiday... -
Elaine Jager, founder and owner of Elaine B. Jewelry in Ferndale, is an artist first and a jeweler second. The Charlottesville, Virginia, native... -
In 1932, Imogene Ely Bicking was still living on her family’s 1800s farm at Power and Shiawassee roads in Farmington. At 40-something, she... -
Here’s the scoop on downtown Clawson’s Scoop Vintage: It’s a nostalgic place where an array of items from bygone eras can easily hook... -
On a bustling corner in downtown Birmingham, Paper Source stands with hidden delights, gifts galore and elegant creative ideas. One side of the store... -
Mike Kneffel happened to be at a class reunion in 2018 with Paul Mercieca — a boyhood pal from his old Detroit neighborhood... -
Shawn London, a long-time Troy resident and a devotee of Middle Eastern food, never complained during the many months that the Troy strip... -
It’s an almost other-worldly experience that greets customers at Clawson’s new White Wolf Japanese Patisserie. The sights and smells inside White Wolf bedazzle those... -
On a blustery winter night with the snow coming down, sitting in front of a fire is the perfect thing to do. A... -
Bringing fab’rik to downtown Birmingham was a journey of a thousand miles, and it began with sisters. Carrie Sofikitis, 45, and Melissa Mistrot, 50,... -
Not many companies have had their products selected by TV superstar Oprah Winfrey for her annual list of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” in two... -
When Kendra Mantey walked into the Grand Rapids Cheese Lady, she fell in love. "I went there a few times and just loved it... -
Weirdsville Records and Paperback Writer Book Store is as interesting as it sounds. Husband-wife team Davey and Lisa Taylor opened the store nearly eight... -
In recent years, Batman, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, the Hulk and loads of other beloved characters have been embraced by fans as they've... -
There's a new concept in fast food moving into downtown Farmington, and it's called Detroit Eatz. Here, you can certainly grab a burger... -
When Ashley Chambers started as a teller for Chief Financial Credit Union, she thought the job was just a way to work through... -
There have been no official scientific findings that support her claim, but Sharon Pino Beheler, third-generation baker and member of the family team... -
For six years, Carli and Josh Mansfield happily operated The Rolling Stoves burger-and-fries food truck, which they founded. The husband-and-wife team, who both... -
Kevin O’Mara was never interested in climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, “I wanted to make my own ladder,” said O’Mara, a scientist, restaurateur and... -
Royal Oak threw out the welcome mat for a new chiropractic clinic, LifeWorks Chiropractic, on Aug. 15. A grand opening at... -
Brendan Sherwood, owner of Royal Oak’s Elements Jewelry Studio, is a very good listener. Stepping forward from his workshop full of jewelers’ tools, precious... -
The Riviera Cinema's elegantly lit sign and awning adorned with sepia-toned images of high-class theatres hearkens back to the good old days of... -
The initials "CBD" are showing up in a lot of unlikely places. CBD oils and other products line the shelves of local video... -
Royal Oak’s newest burger joint got a star-powered boost on Monday. Actor Mark Wahlberg and chef Paul Wahlberg, two of the trio of famous... -
Looking around The Nest Collaborative, whimsy and quirk are combined with cutting-edge style and creativity. Felted trolls, hand-mined jewelry and richly scented soaps... -
When Toni Davison’s daughter was little, she was a fashionista. As a 4-year-old, the little girl would draw dresses and design fashion. As... -
Kathy Petrucci of Royal Oak had been dreading an upcoming weekend trip to her family’s cottage near Lake Huron. “I’ve got a 3-month-old baby,”... -
It's been a circuitous path, but John “Ivan” Zaryckyj has reached his longtime goal of owning a neighborhood sweet shop. The Beverly Hills resident... -
In an old building in downtown Mt. Clemens is a shabby-chic beautification place called Chaos Studio Salon. Owner Jenn Case-Magri, 39, recognizes the... -
Lois Leoni of Sterling Heights had been looking forward to spending a girls’ getaway weekend this summer with her grown daughter at their... -
According to Cody Pietz, the best thing about working at The UPS Store is that you never know who or what will walk... -
Arianna and Tory Welsh started their business out of passion and a healthy dose of empathy. The sibling team opened Mother Earth in... -
When Elaine Tercel met her mom, Marjorie Odum, at Emerald Lakes Plaza in Troy for dinner outside their favorite Chinese eatery, Marjorie asked,... -
Walking in Petite Cabane is enchanting. Inspired by European stores, the serene atmosphere and well-made children’s clothes are cultivated beautifully by owner Carrie... -
Bob and Jan Nelson of Owosso have been shopping at St. Croix for more than a dozen years, and have always been happy... -
Visitors to Vinotecca, Birmingham’s unique wine, food, music, education, and event venue, are always surprised when energetic co-owner John Jonna shares, “I’ve been... -
In an unassuming building in Birmingham, is nestled Cannelle Patisserie, filled with fresh, tempting French desserts, pastry and coffee. On an early Saturday morning,... -
When Marcy Galka asked her husband, Jerry, if he had a good life, his answer was, "No." Shocked, Marcy looked at him. When he continued, he... -
When repairmen from Clinton Township’s Hoover Plumbing need a special part for a Dishmaster faucet, they drive miles past the many large-chain home... -
Sean Klosky always wanted to open his own business. After teaching special-education at the Burger Center in Garden City and then following eight years... -
Back in the day, there was a television show about a fictional bar where “everybody knows your name.” At Primo’s Pizza in Birmingham, truth... -
On Feb. 1, Danielle Penson left her job as a high school counselor in her hometown of Detroit and followed her calling. Fashion. Penson has... -
“I feel like I am in the finest jewelry store when I visit Bateel,” says Rochester resident Carly Strand. “But the sparkling display... -
With apologies to William Shakespeare, if you prick Ryan Gesund, he might not bleed. After more than two decades in the family car wash... -
Justin Tebedo is one strong guy: He can squat an impressive 400 pounds and bench press 260. But he’s not bragging. This former Marine... -
Tom and Marian Baxter of Troy were excited to be caring for their two young granddaughters on a recent Saturday afternoon. “The weather was... -
On Tuesday morning, while on her way to work at 7 a.m., Angela Doman realized she’d forgotten her lunch. “Rather than stop and get... -
Comedy Castle owner Mark Ridley settles into his office chair, chuckling at the sight of a sparkly 40th anniversary banner someone snuck in... -
It used to be that if you were looking for monkey chow and elephant food, Billings Feed Store was the place to go. “My... -
Jeff Goldsmith has never met a gas mask he didn’t like. Good thing for him they fit right in at Joe’s Army Navy... -
Monica Bisagnano Zamler, owner of Birmingham’s Primi Piatti Market, looks conspiringly at her manager, Brittne Drake, while recalling an experience with a long-time... -
The Royal Oak jewelry staple, Miner’s Den, came about because Mike Schowalter’s mother had had enough. The Showalters are a family of rock collectors... -
With more than 4,000 square feet of sweet treats, Doc Sweets’ Candy Company LLC is a delight. David Sklena, 51, of Shelby Township, opened... -
Nearly 20 years ago, Lyudviga Shneyders stepped off the plane from Crimea with nothing but $200 in her pocket. Today, she’s a fashion maven... -
Vonnie Miller has been hooked on Mrs. Mason’s scrumptious brittles nearly 20 years. “It’s crunchier than other brittles,” says Miller, who is the community... -
Ed Mandell shakes his head and smiles as he shares some of the details of running All the King’s Men, a full-service chess... -
If you’re old enough to remember downtown Detroit’s beloved J.L. Hudson’s store, it was a magical oasis, especially around the holidays. You’d walk... -
Nothing says “celebrate” like popping open a fine bottle of champagne, watching the pale effervescence as you pour, toasting with a clink of... -
The market for mid-century modern designs is on fire and Modmart Detroit is the epicenter for all things Bertoia, Eames and Wegner. Catering to... -
Scott Meldrum, D.D.S., was looking to slow down. Glen Maylath, D.D.S., wasn’t actively looking to merge his practice with someone else. But in June, the... -
Just off the corner of Webster and Woodward in Royal Oak, a steady parade of customers is streaming into Scrubbers, fur babies in... -
Jeff Glasener, Vice President of Detroit Ciot in Troy, grins, rubs his eyes, and quickly straightens his sport coat -- a tweed that... -
As the two men chat for a moment, John nods his head and smiles at other lunch patrons who are picking up or... -
Anna Frost, from Clawson, was sending flowers to a funeral home. Her oldest friend’s mother had passed away at the age of 96... -
When Eric Page’s father died in 2014, there was no doubt in his mind who he’d call first: Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral... -
It’s a jam-packed day for Rita O’Brien. The interior designer spent the morning at her client’s house in Clarkston, overseeing a demo of... -
For Alisha and Jesse Nemeth, the Salt & Sugar Co. is a way to balance careers, faith and family. “Our goals are to have... -
Talking to Amos Sheena, his energy is palpable. “I get enjoyment from so many parts of it. It’s the challenge of seeing the next... -
Woodward Camera, celebrating its 50th year in the landmark building that was designed specifically for their business, offers on-site processing – and sales... -
“My husband is in medical school,” Morgan shares, “and, since I work full-time and have two pre-school children, sometimes it’s hard to make... -
Troy resident Susan Hendrie is knitting a sweater for a new baby in her family. A soft, cozy rainbow of muted reds, blues,... -
Wilma Andrews has never missed an Andrews family reunion. Even after moving from Berkley to Denver, her entire year’s schedule is arranged so... -
Zelma Gottlieb is always on call. “I can always tell how my day is going by how many calls I get at 9 a.m.,”... -
For Joan Grohar of Clarkston, driving 25 minutes to get her hair done at Bellagio Hair Studio is well worth it. “It gives you... -
Often when someone takes over an established business, the first thing he or she does is add their own signature. But not Patty... -
Carol Medford smiles as she recalls the time when, at the age of 46, her vision began to change. “All of a sudden, the... -
A lot of crazy things can happen in a car wash. Just ask Bruce Milen or his son Jason Milen, second- and third-generation... -
When master plumber Raymond Oatman, owner of A-OK Plumbing, Inc., in Plymouth, received his first letter from the IRS stating that he owed... -
Jane Miles of Clawson’s American Flag and Banner shakes her head and laughs as she recounts how, in 1978, she came to own... -
“To everything there is a season, and now it is time to announce the closing of Superior Fish. For over 75 years we... -
Cindy Morris had a devastating problem. She owned three rescue dogs, and all three had cancer. That seemed like more than a coincidence,... -
Kevin Hamilton, general manager of MOD Pizza on Big Beaver Road in Troy, smiles in awe as he stands in the midst of... -
Flipside Records in Clawson is a trip back to Hippie Detroit time, somewhat reminiscent of Plum Street, with its chartreuse walls and incense... -
It’s a perfect 76 degrees on a stellar blue-sky afternoon at the Royal Oak Golf Center. The air is sweet with the smell... -
In 1949, Harry S. Truman was sworn in as president and unveiled his Fair Deal program; the first Emmy awards were presented; the... -
Energy is flowing at the chiropractic office of Drs. Ruvayn and Sara Rubinstein on Crooks Rd., south of Big Beaver, in Troy. Lively music... -
Current New Yorker Emma Melrose says finding a trustworthy contractor to renovate their 1929 three-story Georgian Colonial in Beverly Hills was so important... -
Teiara Dandy stopped in at Paper Trail Books in Royal Oak on a recent Monday morning for the second day in a row. She... -
As Victoria Knight, manager of mens’ fine apparel store, the St. Croix Shop, precisely folds (with a layer of crisp tissue) a newly... -
Angela Marino is already getting calls about her homemade tomato sauce, and it is only April. “Every time I see someone at a family... -
When 9-year-old Paul Nielsen dipped into the magic kit his Uncle John gave him for Christmas that year, he quickly got hooked on... -
Jane Rock, of Royal Oak, liked the idea of having her physical therapy for a back condition in a swimming pool, but disliked... -
Marc Secontine smiles as he recalls the day when, as a thirteen-year-old, he rode his bike through his Birmingham neighborhood’s streets toward his... -
“When, in January, I walked into the ‘new’ Troy Escape that had been Troy Lanes, I was totally amazed,” says Baines. “It was like... -
It was 2008, and chef Nicole Pichan-Seals had already looked at a couple of storefronts with the idea of opening a prepared meals... -
At 86, Claudelle Ackerman used to park in a city-owned parking lot when she shopped at Nutri-Foods in Royal Oak, but an office... -
Birmingham resident Carol Aubrey thought she couldn’t hear her new parish priest because he, unlike her previous pastor, chose to stand nearer to... -
“All the women who come here say it is addicting,” says owner Bianca Bahri, who opened her franchise location one year ago in... -
Too much traditional advice for taking care of your vehicle in the winter—keep your gas tank at least half full, use a lighter... -
When Ted Overall started raising and selling aquarium fish as a cottage business in the mid-1940s he hedged his bets by keeping his... -
Eton Academy, on Melton Rd. near W. 14 Mile Rd. in Birmingham, was founded in 1986 as a full-curriculum, independent, private school for... -
Monica Nacianceno never had a Twinkie in her school lunch for dessert – or a Ding Dong, or a Ho-Ho. She never had a... -
The uBreakiFix business in Troy is one of five company locations to open in Metro Detroit during the past 15 months. And owners... -
The uBreakiFix business in Troy is one of five company locations to open in Metro Detroit during the past 15 months. And owners... -
As a 13-year-old growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, Mike Chalhoub couldn’t wait until his school day was done. Unlike most of his friends,... -
The décor in Dr. Scott Meldrum’s Birmingham dental office is clean, comfortable, and untouched by a decorator since the practice moved from West...