August 2020
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The Face of Beautiful Smiles – Alan Grodin, D.D.S. – Flossin’ In Clawson Smile Studio
After 30 years in the cosmetic dentistry arena, Dr. Grodin has made it his life’s work to help others improve their lives by improving their smiles.
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The Faces of Waterfront Real Estate — Tony & Renee Dekroub — Re/Max Platinum
Real Estate All-Star — one of the top 5 percent of Realtors in metro Detroit — and is prepared to make your next move flawless.
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The Face of Pain Management — Pain Free Life Centers
With a decade of experience in Laser Therapy, Jeff Morton and Pain Free Life Centers in Troy have been the pioneers in noninvasive, drug-free pain management.
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The Face of Aesthetic Surgery – Dr. Mune Gowda
Dr. Mune Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been providing exceptional cosmetic surgery to patients from all around the country for many years. He specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery of the face and body.
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The Face of Business & Estate Planning — Drew Besonson — Northwestern Mutual, Poise Wealth
Future financial circumstances depend on making sound fiscal decisions today. In order to make confident decisions about the future, today’s most successful wealth-holders need a different kind of advisor.
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The Face of Pristine Smiles — Dr. Abdullah Sayed, D.D.S. , M.S. — Pristine Periodontics and Implants
Upon walking through the front door at Pristine Periodontics and Implants — a gorgeous, modern building in Birmingham — Dr. Abdullah Sayed and his team of specialists will instantly put you at ease.
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The Face of Loving Your Smile — Michael E. Simony, D.D.S. & Associates
Dr. Michael E. Simony says his focus is to improve real people’s health. That’s why each member of Simony Dental Group is educated and passionate about the care their patients receive.
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The Faces of Contemporary Custom Building — Nosan Signature Homes
Nosan Signature Homes has grown out of decades of traditional home-building projects. The Nosan team is dedicated to simplifying the home-buying and building process, and providing a 5-star client experience.
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The Face of Northern Michigan Real Estate — Patrick Leavy — Kidd & Leavy Real Estate
For more than 21 years, Pat Leavy has been helping families create memories in beautiful northern Michigan. With boundless energy, perseverance, and a great staff, Leavy has become the No. 1 agent in northern Michigan, with more than $250 million in sales in the past three years.
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The Face of Same-Day Crowns – Dr. Dolores Baran, D.D.S. and Associates
Cerec Technology is a CAD system that can make a crown or cap for patients in the same visit, meaning there’s no need for messy impressions or painful temporaries, and Dr. Dolores J. Baran has been using this technology for more than 15 years.
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The Face of Periodontics — Joseph R. Nemeth, D.D.S. & Associates
Joseph R. Nemeth, D.D.S., is a specialist in the field of periodontics (gum diseases) and has served patients throughout Michigan for more than 25 years.
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The Face of Restoration – Ellen A. Janetzke, M.D., P.C.
Dr. Ellen Janetzke, an accomplished plastic surgeon — together with her qualified staff — offers the most current surgical and nonsurgical alternatives so you can look your best. Dr. Ellen and her staff explain the benefits, risks, and limitations prior to each procedure, and their skill ensures quality results.
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The Face of Interior Design — Dana Mowat — Valia Design
Authenticity is at the heart of Dana Mowat’s success. As owner of Valia Design, she’s devoted to designing spaces uniquely reflective of each client.
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The Faces of New Residential Development — Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices The Loft Warehouse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | The Loft Warehouse are THE experts in condo and new – home residential development in metro Detroit.
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The Face of Distinctive Interior Design — Ian Hartwell — Oliver Max Inc.
Ian Hartwell, of Oliver Max Inc., is a consummate professional and artist, with both interior and exterior design projects throughout metro Detroit.
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The Face of Custom Home Building — Sean Gardella — Sean D. Gardella & Associates
Sean D. Gardella & Associates is a merger of expert talents created to deliver the best construction and service offered in the southeastern and northern Michigan regions.
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The Faces of Mortgage Banking — Harry Glanz & Dan Burke — Capital Mortgage Funding
Since its inception in 1992, Capital Mortgage Funding has been a leader in Michigan’s mortgage banking industry. Led by co-founders Harry Glanz and Dan Burke, two of the state’s most well-respected mortgage banking luminaries, the company is driven by a simple but very effective philosophy.
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The Faces of Orthopedic Excellence — The CORE Institute
Superior outcomes, proven results, and a world-class team that cares about each and every patient. That’s what makes The CORE Institute one of Michigan’s leading orthopedic practices, and it’s why they have five stars — the top rating from The Physician Alliance — to prove it.
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The Faces of Lingerie — Lisa Hardy Hamill & Kim Hardy Hickson — Harp’s Lingerie
A customized fit and extraordinary lingerie are the secrets to a happy customer. Keeping the tradition alive, the granddaughters of Betty Harp, founder of Harp’s Lingerie — Lisa Hardy Hamill and Kim Hardy Hickson — know that what you wear underneath your outfit is just as important as the clothes themselves.
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The Face of Floral Event Design — Jon Gerych — Gerych’s Special Events and Floral Design
Founded by current owner Jon Gerych’s father, Gerych’s began more than 50 years ago as a florist and greenhouse serving the Fenton community. When Jon took over the business, he transformed Gerych’s into a full-service event design and rental company.
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The Face of Eyelid Surgery – Evan H. Black, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.C.S. — Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery, PC
With more than 20 years’ experience, Dr. Black has developed and improved techniques to provide the quality results patients are looking for when it comes to plastic surgery in the delicate areas around the eyes and forehead.
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The Face of Real Estate Excellence — Cindy Kahn — Hall & Hunter Realtors
Cindy Kahn has lived in Michigan most of her life. In fact, she and her husband raised their two daughters in the same community where she has dedicated her life to marketing and selling the finest residential properties in southeast Michigan.
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The Face of Pet People Apparel — Temeria Heard — Swaggles!
Founded in 2019 by Temeria Heard, — Swaggles supports organizations that provide protection, compassion, and forever homes to dogs in need.
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The Faces of Grosse Pointe Real Estate – Higbie Maxon Agney, Inc.
For over 90 years, Higbie Maxon Agney has been helping families find the perfect home for their lifestyle. As Grosse Pointe’s premier real estate company, HMA offers an experienced, informative, and personalized approach to buying or selling a home.
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The Faces of Communications — Franco
Franco has been a leader in Detroit public relations since 1964. While the agency is rooted in PR, its approach has evolved to combine marketing, social media, digital, design, video, and analytics to deliver integrated communications programs that drive organizational performance.
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The Face of Aesthetics — Holly Cutler — Face Skincare ~ Medical ~ Wellness
Named by Forbes magazine as “one of the most advanced medspas in the country,” FACE Skincare~Medical~Wellness has gone to where less than 1 percent of medspas have gone before.
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The Faces of Advanced Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry – Cosmetic Dentistry Institute
Why Settle for Good When You Can Get Extraordinary? That’s the philosophy of Hour Detroit Top Dentists Dr. Craig Goldin, Dr. Marcy Goldin, and Dr. David Whalen, of the Cosmetic Dentistry Institute.
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How Michigan Candidates are Campaigning in the Pandemic
With handshakes and door knocks off limits, local candidates are courting voters creatively
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Venture Into the Aftermath of ‘Bird Box’ with Josh Malerman’s New Release
“Malorie” takes place 12 years after the events of the original story
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The Face of Dental Implants — Dr. Chady Elhage — Dental Implant Center of Royal Oak
Dr. Chady Elhage is a Prosthodontist who specializes in advanced dental procedures such as Teeth-in-a-Day, dental implant treatment, and full mouth comprehensive dental care.
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The Faces Of Pet Grooming — Brian Lane and Helen Quinn, Owners — Bingo Pet Salon
Bingo Pet Salon has served Royal Oak and the surrounding communities for almost a decade. Bingo, one of the area’s premier pet groomers, offers full-service pet grooming for all breeds of dogs and cats.
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The Faces of Integrity in Real Estate — Gwen and Roger Daubenmeyer — Keller Williams Paint Creek
“The Integrity Team’ isn’t just our name; we chose it because it’s the foundation of everything we are and everything we do,” says Gwen Daubenmeyer, of Keller Williams Paint Creek.
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The Face of Luxury Building and Remodeling — David S. Compo — Compo Builders Inc.
At the age of 12, David Compo began to refine his skills in architectural drawing. By 15, he was handling the working plans for his parents’ building company, and at 17 he was named the top architectural student in Michigan.
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The Face of Hope for Depression — Dr. Anthony Michaels — Birmingham TMS
Depression doesn’t wait. Neither should your treatment. Dr. Anthony Michaels, D.O., of Birmingham TMS, is a board-certified physician and psychiatrist who has been practicing for more than 40 years.
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The Face of Elite Real Estate — Stetson R. Jarbo — Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
With more than $50 million in completed sales under the Coldwell Banker brand, Stetson R. Jarbo identifies as an elite real estate expert.
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The Face of Same-Day Implant Solutions — Rami Jandali, D.M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P. — Dental Rehabilitation Center
As a board-certified specialist in prosthodontics, Dr. Rami Jandali oversees the only facility in Michigan with the technology necessary for same-day, full-mouth implant solutions.
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The Face of Relocation — Amy Ordona — Hall & Hunter Realtors and Christie’s International Real Estate
Amy Ordona grew up in the lovely suburbs of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, located in metropolitan Detroit. After earning her B.A. from Albion College and MBA from Boston University, Ordona worked for Sony, Merrill Lynch, Lear, and Sanofi.
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The Faces of Granite — Catalin Vinteler — Granite Source of Michigan
With more than 17 years of experience, an eye for excellence, and an abundance of happy clients, Catalin Vinteler and his team at Granite Source of Michigan have kept a low profile while taking the stone installation and fabrication industry by storm.
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The Face of Elite Smiles — Dr. Shakeel Niazi — The Elite Smile Center
Dr. Shakeel Niazi, an Hour Detroit Top Dentist for many consecutive years, believes passion, dedication, perseverance, and happiness are a few of the essential ingredients for a successful life. He says that’s how he’s been able to create many elite smiles for more than three decades — and he says he’s still passionate about his work.
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The Face of Luxury Real Estate — Jill Laskey — Hall & Hunter Realtors
With her innovative approach to marketing and her vast knowledge of the ever-changing real estate market, Jill Laskey is an award-winning Realtor who consistently delivers results to her clients.
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The Faces of Courage. Confidence. Compassion. — The Cronin Law Firm
The Cronin Law Firm didn’t emerge from a conglomerate of attorneys; it grew organically, over time, due to Sabrina Shaheen Cronin’s substantial efforts and the accolades she’s received.
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The Faces of Awe-Inspiring Designs — Jane Synnestvedt — Jane Synnestvedt Interior Design Inc.
Jane Synnestvedt is an award-winning designer who’s been recognized for more than 25 years for creating gracious interiors. Her expansive accomplishments have been widely received and published both locally and nationally.
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The Face of Interior Architecture & Design — Merien Daka Design Group
Innovation, authenticity, and a goal to make each home distinguishable are what make Merien Daka and her designs sought-after.
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The Face of Auto Brain Injury Law — Bryan Schefman — Schefman & Associates, PC
“I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve survived near-critical injuries in cars and (on) motorcycles. I’ve experienced severe injury, along with the confusion of insurance coverage, finding doctors to treat my injuries…”
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The Face of Premier Interiors — Meg Corley — Meg Corley Premier Interiors
Attention to detail, transparency, and high-end design are of the utmost importance to Meg Corley when working with any client.
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The Faces of Sports and Fitness Chiropractic — Dr. Scott Siegel, DC, CSCS, CPT and Dr. Caitlin Siegel, DC — Siegel Chiropractic
Having trained and competed in hundreds of endurance events, this father-daughter duo understands the importance of proper body alignment to athletes.
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The Faces of Cannabis — Liv Cannabis Co.
At LIV, whether you’re shopping for recreational or medicinal products, you’ll be kindly greeted at the front desk.
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The Faces of DOBI Real Estate — DOBI Real Estate
Hard work. Resilience. Relentless dedication. These are a few of the characteristics that define the gentlemen at DOBI Real Estate.
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The Face of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Elan Reisin — Star Plastic Surgery
Your health and beauty are in exceptional hands with Star Plastic Surgery in Novi. Dr. Elan Reisin, M.D., F.A.C.S., and his team of surgeons have completed more than 15,000 cosmetic surgeries.
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The Faces of Downtown Detroit Real Estate — Matt O’Laughlin and Hannah Hoppough — Alexander Real Estate Detroit
Alexander Real Estate Detroit, a boutique brokerage in the heart of Midtown Detroit, quickly became the No. 1 brokerage in the city after launching in 2018.
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The Faces of Advanced Cardiovascular Health — Heart & Vascular Institute/MVP Endovascular Center
At HVI, each patient’s values and needs are always respected, and the team believes integrity and respect are pivotal to fulfilling the mission of being the best Detroit-area heart doctors.
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The Faces of Architecture — MIRA — Michigan Residential Architects
Michigan Residential Architects (MIRA) is a groundbreaking community of design professionals. Its purpose is to support and inspire quality design work with the most influential and talented professionals and industry partners in Michigan.
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The Faces of Award-Winning Interior Design — MIRA — Michigan Residential Architects
Michigan Residential Architects (MIRA) is a groundbreaking community of design professionals. Its purpose is to support and inspire quality design work with the most influential and talented professionals and industry partners in Michigan.
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It’s A ‘Bittersweet’ Race In Michigan’s 4th District
Following the death of state Rep. Isaac Robinson, the campaign is laden with mixed emotions and a drive to carry on his legacy
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The Face of Prevention — Brian Kolender, M.D. — Kolender Medical
A look at the statistics of the hospital admissions and the death toll as it became apparent that the coronavirus was a behemoth we were woefully unprepared to conquer begs the question: Why were we so unhealthy as a nation that our innate immune system failed?
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Nakia Wallace Refuses to Let the Battle for Racial Justice Lose Momentum
The Detroit Will Breathe co-organizer has found a calling in what she refers to as “love in the streets”
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4 Metro Detroit Nail Artists That Will Get You Polished to Perfection
nail salons are back, and the options are infinite
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Key Michigan Milestones at the Supreme Court
The state has been central to several landmark rulings
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Recipe for a Losing College Football Season
There’s almost no scenario this year that won’t mean major financial losses for Michigan and Michigan State and the communities around them
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Documentary Traces How a Band of Detroit Misfits Built ‘Creem’ Magazine
The film covers the rock publication’s edgy legacy, but it also focuses on the writers and editors who gave the magazine its vehement voice
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Wayne State University’s Police Chief on the Case for De-escalation
With police under fire, Anthony Holt sees an opportunity for a needed rethink
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3 Tips for Handling Worry and Uncertainty During the Pandemic
Dr. Michelle Riba, of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center, shares her insight
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Tommey Walker on Capturing The City’s Unity with Detroit Vs Everybody
The founder has channeled the city’s underdog mentality into both a brand and a cause
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Metro Detroit HOAs Question if They Should Open Their Community Pools
America’s favorite summer pastime may also be an infection risk
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Detroit Historical Society Wants to Know Your COVID-19 Memories
What has life during the pandemic been like for you?
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Activist Jeynce Poindexter is Fighting for Black Trans Women
While Black transgender people have stepped up for the Black Lives Matter protests across the country, the Detroiter says speakers at these events have rarely taken note of the enhanced danger that Black trans people face
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Nothing Gets Between DCFC Fans and Their Team — Except Maybe a Deadly Pandemic
As shown in a new video from Eightfold Collective, there’s a supportive community behind all the smoke, masks, and F-bombs
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How 3 Local Influencers Have Pivoted in Response To Troubled Times
These women are using their platforms to uplift others
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The New Spokeswoman for Controversial Group Project Veritas Tells Her Side
Plymouth native Megan Piwowar is a former Michigan GOP spokeswoman who served as campaign manager in 2014 for Dave Trott’s first successful congressional campaign
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Composer Dan Yessian Honors His Ancestors in ‘An Armenian Trilogy’
The Armenian genocide inspired the jingle writer to compose the classical piece
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The Way It Was — Goose Lake International Music Festival, 1970
The festival featured Jethro Tull, Chicago, the Stooges, and more
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A Local Educator on Winning the ‘Jeopardy!’ 2020 Teachers Tournament
Grosse Pointe North High School choral music instructor Ben Henri reflects on his TV adventure
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The Film ‘’Til We See the Sky’ Finds Hope in Detroit’s Resilience
The shareable short features real Detroiters from right in their Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood
