The Student Connection

The Student Connection

Brigid Godvin, Director of The Student Connection in Bloomfield Hills, shares how she and her team of tutors are helping students become confident learners. From pre-school to graduate school, the Student Connection works with learners at any age–even helping graduates as they navigate resumes, job applications, and interview skills for jobs! 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

March is National Nutrition Month®, so we sat down with Amy Bragagnini, Registered Dietician (RD) and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year’s theme is “Food Connects Us,” so we chatted about how the community can celebrate, ways an RD can help, and tips for understanding all the health information out there!

Once Upon a Child – Novi

Once Upon a Child – Novi

For the past couple of years, Elizabeta Ilich has been at the helm of affordability and sustainability for families as the owner of Once Upon a Child – Novi. Dedicated to providing high-quality, gently used kids’ clothing, toys, shoes, and baby gear, Once Upon a Child – Novi offers brand-name items at a fraction of retail prices. Whether you’re looking to refresh your child’s wardrobe or trade in outgrown essentials for cash on the spot, Once Upon a Child – Novi makes it easy for families to save while keeping up with their growing little ones.

Hollywood Markets

Hollywood Markets

Andy Welch, co-owner of Hollywood Markets, with locations in Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Troy and Madison Heights, told us about his neighborhood grocery stores, family-owned since 1924. The markets cater to customers with an eye for fresh produce and meat. They offer personalized customer service, greeting customers by name and enabling them to request products that aren’t on the shelves. The Royal Oak location recently remodeled and is hosting a grand re-opening starting March 25 and featuring raffles, samples and specials all week. 

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We’re happy that after so many years, we can bring our family recipe, to yours. Our products are all-natural, gluten-free (pickles, relish, bloody mary, all-natural chips, brine), and kosher certified (Michigan Kosher Supervisors, OU).

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!

What’s New? – Savvy Sliders

What’s New? – Savvy Sliders

Mark Wolok, vice president of business development for Savvy Sliders, stopped by to tell us about the new hand-breaded chicken nuggets, dubbed savvy nuggets, available in five-, eight-, 12 or 100-piece packages. The new menu item joins Savvy’s famous sliders, chicken fingers, onion rings, cheesy curds, shakes and more. Savvy Sliders has multiple metro Detroit locations, including Farmington, Farmington Hills, Oak Park, Rochester, Sterling Heights, Troy, Ferndale and more. 

PRESENTED BY

We’re happy that after so many years, we can bring our family recipe, to yours. Our products are all-natural, gluten-free (pickles, relish, bloody mary, all-natural chips, brine), and kosher certified (Michigan Kosher Supervisors, OU).

Craving more local food stories? Check out our LBN Food page for exclusive interviews with the best restaurants, cafés, and eateries in town!

Want to see what your local businesses have been up to? Check out our What’s New page for follow-up interviews and the latest updates from your favorite spots!