Dr. John’s receives national recognition for export contributions
A West Michigan company received national recognition over the weekend for its contribution to expanding U.S. exports overseas.
Summer style
Gina VanTimmeren shares what’s hot this summer.
Jeeter brings cannabis products to Michigan
A pre-roll cannabis brand has expanded to the Michigan market.
Planet Fitness opens downtown location
A new fitness center is now open for business in downtown Grand Rapids.
How to Wear Vintage This Season
It never fails. You compliment someone on their clothing and when you hear them say the word vintage, there’s always that sting.
Library Offers Adulting 101 Classes to Help You Adult Better
Are you having trouble adulting? Well, do we have good news for you. The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) is launching a new series of classes that will teach you the necessities about home maintenance, green cleaning, job searching, and managing a spending plan.
Voting opens for West Michigan photo contest
The West Michigan Tourist Association is inviting the public to vote on the top 50 finalist photos in the West Michigan Photo Contest.
Sephora is opening a new store
A beauty retailer is planning to open a new store in the area.
Family finances
How to talk to your parents about money.
New year, new you
20 tips to tackle your 2020 New Year's resolutions
Downtown Grand Rapids to receive sculpture promoting unity, diversity
Downtown Grand Rapids will be the home of a new sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.
Apparel company launches online storefront for medical professionals
The founders of Professional Apparel Company announced the launch of a new e-commerce site for medical uniforms, The Right Scrubs.
Pair of snowy owls arrive at John Ball Zoo
Two snowy owls have a new home in the Forest Realm at John Ball Zoo.
2021 West Michigan Area Show accepting submissions for exhibit
Local artists from 14 West Michigan counties can now submit their art for a chance to be juried into the 2021 West Michigan Area Show.
Strike a Smile with Laughter Yoga
You don’t need a yoga mat, fancy yoga clothes or even to be physically fit. You only need to be ready to take yourself less seriously, says Angela Essick Dykes, who will be leading several free Laughter Yoga sessions at Gilda’s Club in Grand Rapids and Lowell as part of LaughFest 2018.
Biking App Geared Towards Beginning Bicyclists Now Available
A biking app focused on beginner-level on-road, off-road, commuter and recreational biking is coming to Grand Rapids.
International bridal boutique settles into Grand Rapids
A world-class bridal boutique has announced the opening of its new Grand Rapids store.
Raising the bar
Entertain at home with a high-end bar.
Grand Rapids Public Museum reopening next month
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will reopen its doors July 1 after closing in February due to the new coronavirus.The museum will open to...
Health care heroes: a first-time mother’s working worries
Courtney Kotewa, an ICU nurse at Metro Health, had just begun her second trimester when the initial shutdown arose back in March 2020.