January 2026
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Taking a Look Under the Hood of Vanguard Motor Sales
Unless you’re a car person, the name Vanguard Motor Sales might just sound like another used car dealership selling mid-priced sedans. But for those in the know, Vanguard is the holy grail of classic American cars. I wouldn’t describe myself as a “car guy,” but when I stepped into the 80,000-square-foot showroom in Plymouth, I […]
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The Face of Orthopedic Surgery – Dr. Ali H. Sobh— Sobh Orthopedics
Ali H. Sobh, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement.
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The Face of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Dr. Jeffrey DeSano — West Maple Plastic Surgery
Jeffrey DeSano II, D.O., FACOS, an Hour Detroit Top Doc honoree, is a distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon known for his precise technique and patient-centered philosophy.
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Top Metro Detroit Shops of 2025
From Alo Yoga and Tecovas in the new Hudson’s Detroit building to high-end additions at Somerset Collection, locals and visitors alike have more shopping options than ever. For shoppers searching for anything from the perfect gift to an addition to their work wardrobe, here are some of the top openings that shaped the past year, […]
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The Face of Mental Health – Christopher Kourtakis
As a licensed professional psychotherapist (counselor), Christopher Kourtakis is known for his expertise in helping individuals and couples unlock their full potential.
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The Faces of Award-Winning Assisted Living – Anthony and Sheana Waldburg
Sheana Waldburg are the founders and entrepreneurial forces behind Heavenly Comfort AFC, a collection of intimate, home-like adult foster care residences serving the Detroit metropolitan area.
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The Faces of Beautiful Landscape – Fineline Landscape
With years of trusted experience, Fineline Landscape has become the go-to expert for transforming outdoor spaces across residential and commercial properties.
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The Face of Interior Design – Sílvia Schaeffer – Sílvia Schaeffer Design
Sílvia Schaeffer is an award-winning interior designer from Brazil with more than two decades of experience and a degree in architecture.
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The Face of Plastic Surgery — Dr. Elan Reisin — Star Plastic Surgery
Your health and beauty are in trusted hands when you choose Dr. Elan Reisin, M.D., F.A.C.S., and his team of surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery in Novi.
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The Face of Excellence in Financial Advising – Asset Preservation Capital Ltd.
Carl Gill is a dedicated and seasoned financial adviser with over 30 years of distinguished service. He has worked with countless clients, guiding them through the complexities of financial planning and ensuring their financial stability during their golden years.
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The Face of Dermatology — Dr. Chethana Gottam — Art of Dermatology
Your overall skin health and beauty can be trusted to Dr. Chethana Gottam and her team of expert providers at Art of Dermatology.
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The Face of Medcial Malpractice Law – Brian J. Mckeen — Mckeen & Associates, PC
A relentless and fierce advocate for his clients, Brian J. McKeen is one of the foremost medical malpractice and birth injury attorneys in the nation.
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The Faces of Orthodontics — Dr. Jamie Reynolds, Dr. Jenn Bonamici — Reynolds Orthodontics
Dr. Jamie Reynolds and Dr. Jenn Bonamici are changing that perception with their innovative approach to patient care and the customer experience.
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The Faces of Award Winning Government Advocacy— GCSI — Governmental Consultant Services Inc.
Governmental Consultant Services Inc. is Michigan’s premier government affairs firm and has been the industry leader since 1983.
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The Face of Crowns Same Day — Dr. Dolores J. Baran, D.D.S. and Associates
Dr. Dolores J. Baran has been using Cerec Technology, a CAD system that can make a patient’s crown or cap in the same visit — meaning there’s no need for messy impressions or painful temporaries that don’t stay in place.
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Hour Detroit: January 2026 Digital Edition
Ring in the new year with Hour Detroit’s January digital edition, now available on hourdetroit.com.
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2026 Preview: Shows & Performances in Metro Detroit
JAN. 23 – THEATER STOMP: For nearly 30 years, this exciting celebration of rhythm and music has wowed audiences worldwide. Energetic performers use everything from garbage cans to hubcaps as percussive instruments, creating a uniquely engaging spectacle that combines rhythm, synchronized movement, and visual comedy. $41+. Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313presents.com JAN. 24–2027 […]
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The Face of Real Estate, Personally Delivered — Lia LoChirco — LoChirco Realty
Lia LoChirco, founder of LoChirco Realty LLC, is a top producer across Oakland and Macomb County, known for delivering a level of service unmatched in today’s real estate market.
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The Face of Hope — Dr. Ashley Casey — Liberty House Recovery Center
Liberty House Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol treatment center located in Fenton.
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The Face of Middle Eastern Pastry – Shatila Bakery
Shatila Bakery was founded in 1979 by Riad Shatila, who immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon.
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How to Craft Mocktails at Home
Here we go — another Dry January. Another month of making up for a holiday season of bubbles, bourbon, and Beaujolais by pretending I like hop water and plain soda. Still, I’m convinced that it’s a valuable exercise. It’s important to reflect on my drinking habits every so often, whether that’s for Sober October, Dry […]
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New Year’s Resolutions for Me, for You, for the City of Detroit
One of my favorite questions to ask is, “What are your resolutions for the year?” It takes a lot of vulnerability to say how you want to be better, what vices you’re trying to shake, your expectations of change over the next 12 months. So it doesn’t surprise me when people get a little shy […]
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Downtown Birmingham’s New and Noteworthy: Restaurants to Try in 2026
Whether you’re looking for a great venue for brunch with friends or a new date night location, Downtown Birmingham has it all.
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Coming Together for Families: The Impact of Soup City
Soup City—Detroit’s winter celebration of food, music, and stories of triumph, uniting our community to support families facing homelessness and moving toward stability and opportunity.
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Hour Detroiters 2026: Jim and Patti Anderson
“When you’re in the business of inventing, keep your eyes open for what to invent.” That’s a tenet that has driven Jim Anderson for decades. As the founder of global data consultancy Urban Science, Anderson knows all about being in the right place at the right time with the right ideas. In April 2025, he […]
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A Guide to Agritourism in Traverse City
Discover Traverse City’s ample agritourism opportunities: Horseback riding, U-Picks, wine tasting, festivals, alpaca petting, hiking, farm-to-table experiences, & more. Curate your dream getaway today.
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Get Ready Michigan, There Is a New Home Show Coming to Town
The Troy Home Show will be held at the San Marino Club, a beautiful, castle-like venue located at 1685 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy.
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Hour Detroiters 2026: The Henry Ford’s Patricia Mooradian
How do you move a revered cultural institution focused on the past into the 21st century and increase attendance? This was a question on the minds of leadership at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn before Patricia Mooradian was hired in 2000 as vice president of programming and marketing. “The institution was […]
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Burning Questions for 2026
This time next year Michiganders will have a new governor and U.S. senator. It’s not hyperbole, then, to suggest that we’re heading into one of those pivotal cycles that can determine the state’s direction for decades to come. How will it all shake out? For our annual feature, we assembled a sextet of political soothsayers […]
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Hour Detroiters 2026: J.B. Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons
Every team wants to earn a place in the history books — but none want to do it the way the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons did. Finishing the season with a 14-68 record, including a record-tying 28-game losing streak, put the Pistons in the ranks for one of the worst seasons in NBA history. Seasons change, […]
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Editor’s Letter: Revving into 2026
For the first month of our 30th anniversary year, we are going old-school and featuring a car on the cover. This tradition began back in January 1999. Over the course of the next 20 years, 15 of the January issues had car covers, and of the five that didn’t, four were billed as the Auto […]
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A Guide to the 2026 Detroit Auto Show
January in Detroit means one thing: the return of the Detroit Auto Show. This year’s event takes place Jan. 14–25 at Huntington Place, kicking off with The Gallery event, which benefits a local charity, and ending with Racing Day, which brings world-class race cars and top motorsports stars together for an interactive experience. The Gallery […]
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Hour Detroiters 2026: Tiff Massey
When I call up Tiff Massey in early November 2025, she’s just returned from Art Basel week in Paris. There, she was exhibiting at France’s largest contemporary art museum, Palais de Tokyo, with other local artists sponsored by the Detroit Salon initiative. Now home in Detroit, she occasionally pauses our interview to gently shush her […]
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30 Years of Hour Detroit: Looking Back on Our Car Covers
1999 2000 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2014 2019 This story originally appeared in the January 2026 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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Hour Detroiters 2026: Amy Peterson
Under the Gratiot bridge by Eastern Market, the walls are caked with graffiti — or, to use Amy Peterson’s preferred term, “street art” — peeling into colorful paint chips. She holds up a large chunk from the ground to show me. This is the exact location where, over a decade ago, she found the first […]
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Welcome to 168 Asian Mart: Michigan’s Largest Asian Grocery Store
Young couples holding hands while perusing imported snacks, old friends sharing stories over piping hot bowls of noodles, and families shopping for produce with their small children — all while the steady, soft beeping of barcodes being scanned rings throughout a massive yet deeply personal grocery store. This is the scene on a bustling Saturday […]
