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Health + Wellness
Daia Orthodontics: Celebrating 50 Years of Smiles in Rochester Hills
Blending art, science, and compassion, Dr. Daia continues a legacy of excellence in orthodontics and orofacial pain care. Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Brad Ziegler At the heart of Rochester Hills’ most trusted orthodontic practice stands Dr. Daia, a visionary whose generosity, artistry, and innovation have redefined what it means to deliver exceptional care. More than an orthodontist, Dr. Daia is a true artist and healer, blending science and compassion to create life-changing...
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Food + Beverage
O'Connor's Public House
The Story of O’Connor’s Public House Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Jessica Snow Photography If you’ve ever stepped through the front door of O’Connor’s Public House on Main Street, you know immediately, this isn’t just another pub with a green neon sign and a Guinness poster on the wall. This is something much more authentic, more soulful. It’s a feeling in the floors, the walls, the air itself. It’s a heartbeat that connects a late-1800s building in Rochester to the rolling...
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Food + Beverage
Pub Burger
O'Connors Public House Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Jessica Snow Photography O’Connor’s Pub Burger A true pub classic done right — one half-pound of juicy Angus beef , perfectly cooked and layered with shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, crisp onion , and a generous slather of our house-made secret sauce . Pub Burger Ingredients: • ½ pound Angus beef patty • Shredded lettuce ...
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Arts + Culture
Celebrating One Year of Rochester City Lifestyle
Thank You for Welcoming Us Into Your Homes, Your Businesses, and Your Stories Article by Shauna Oliverio | Photography by Jessica Snow Photography This past year has been a true adventure, filled with discovery, inspiration, and a deepening connection to the community we call home. It has been humbling to become a more intimate part of Rochester’s fabric, learning the stories behind the businesses, families, and individuals who make this place so special. We have had the honor of meeting so...
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