FOCUS: Allen Park Family Chiropractic
June 2009

Dr. Jennifer Mastropietro-Warren – or Dr. Jen – opened the doors of Allen Park Family Chiropractic on April 7, 2008 after practicing for five years with a doctor in Clinton Township, Michigan.

“Shortly after I got my drivers license I was hit by [More...]

FOCUS: AP Daily Scoop
February 2009

AP Daily Scoop owners, Bonnie Bodinus and Sheila Weidenbach have been business partners and friends for a long time. Weidnebach grew up in Allen Park on Champaign, before moving to a house on Melborne, while Bodinus grew up in Melvindale on Palmer. They now both live in [More...]

FOCUS: Classic Auto Wash
October 2008

Todd Christopher and his parents, Phillip and Norma, opened Classic Auto Wash at its current location in Allen Park in 1987. By 2003, Modern Car Care magazine named Classic Auto Wash one of the top ten car washes in the country.

The son of a former Melvindale Fire Chief, [More...]

FOCUS: Kevin Sands
September 2008

Kevin Kachigian, a.k.a. Kevin Sands, will be performing September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Allen Park Center for the Arts. Kachigian and his wife, Virginia, have a girl and a boy, 12 and 9 respectively.

Born on August 14, 1961 and raised in Allen Park, Kachigian was a Class of ‘79 graduate from Aquinas High [More...]

FOCUS: Sylvia's Sub Shop
April 2008

"Treat a person the way you like to be treated" is Sylvia Bennett's philosophy -- a philosophy that has brought her 39 years of business success with Sylvia's Sub Shop. Bennett, 69, and her son Greg Kargenian serve award-winning food to the hungry residents of Allen Park. [More...]

FOCUS: Big Bens Comix
December 2007

Ben Davis is a resident of Dearborn Heights, but he has made Allen Park home to his comics and collector’s items business since 1984.

Davis, 45, got into the comics business by first starting a used-book exchange. During that time, he happened [More...]

FOCUS: Sharon Broglin, Allen Park Historian
June 2007

Sharon Broglin has a real passion for history. She volunteered her time to help out at the Allen Park Historical Museum until City Administrator, Kevin Welsh, hired her as Director about 16 years ago. Broglin volunteers in various capacities at other museums, she is a docent at the Henry Ford Estate, presents historic lectures, and is a member of the Questers, a nationwide historic group. [More...]

FOCUS: Canterbury Tales Pet Grooming
August 2006

The Williamsons know dogs. Meg, 50, and Keith, 54, who have been married for 27 years, are very active in showing dogs, especially the Standard Long-Hair Dachshund. Meg has been active for 20 years with the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club and United Kennel Club and they continue to show dogs for the UKC every couple of months. Together they have bred and finished 30 champions over the past... [More...]

FOCUS: O’Neil Financial
September 2005

Bill O’Neil, 54, began his financial business career 23 years ago as sole proprietor. And in 2000, Bill’s son, Mark, 26, joined him to form O’Neil Financial.

O’Neil Financial’s main focus is personal finance. They focus first and foremost on...[More...]

FOCUS: Silver Spoon Restaurant
November 2004

Meet the Silver Spoon’s proud owner Ziad Nakad. Ziad, or “Z”, received an interior-decorating degree in Syria, his homeland, before he came to America pursuing the American Dream on his brother’s recommendation. On July 3, 1993 he arrived at Metro Airport, put on an apron, and started busing tables at his uncle’s Westland restaurant. [More...]

FOCUS: Rudy’s Broasted Chicken and BBQ Ribs
May 2004

In December of 1998, Robert Rudo, and his wife Tammy, fulfilled his lifelong dream by opening Rudy’s Broasted Chicken and Ribs. Rudo’s experience in the restaurant business spans as long as his dream -- since he was 14. Hungry Allen Parkers have come to count on Rudy’s delicious offerings. [More...]

FOCUS: Liberati’s Italian Deli and Bakery
March 2004

Almost two years ago, Frank and Nina Liberati’s dreams of sharing their love of Italian food, not to mention some of the family’s recipes, with the community came true when they opened Liberati’s Italian Deli and Bakery. [More...]