January 2008

21 Steps Toward a More Physically Fit New Year

January is the month of good intentions. And for many of us, that means getting real about diet and exercise. Conventional wisdom says it takes 21 days to form a habit.

Adopted Autos

Cars that have been out of production or not imported to the United States for at least seven years are highlighted in the Orphan Car Show.

By Nancy Nall Derringer

Power for the People

Former newspaper publisher Phil Power formed The Center for Michigan in the hope of improving public discourse and quieting divisive politics.

By George Bullard

Anchors Away

A look at former Detroit TV reporters who've gone national

By Jim McFarlin

Hooping It Up for 50 Years

The Detroit Pistons celebrate 50 years

By Richard Bak

Lynda Charfoos

Interior designer Lynda Charfoos feels at home in contemporary minimalist fashions

By Aleene Jinn Hang

Eater's Digest

Eat, drink, and be wary: With the aid of a registered dietitian, we sort through today's nutritional conundrums and arrive at some answers

By George Bulanda

Staging a Coup

Versatile actor Denis O'Hare is equally adept on Broadway, television, and film. He talks about growing up in metro Detroit, his famous co-stars, and the thrill of his Tony Award.

By Julie Yolles

Detroit's BoHo Mojo

A bare-bones Detroit club with gritty urban appeal is catching the attention of New York acts

By Alexa Stanard

Cars: Fuel for Thought

In the car world, there’s “aftermarket,” (the auto industry term for the lucrative business of post-purchase upgrades). And then there’s aftermarket, the eccentric stuff owners do to modify...

By Rebecca Powers