Grand Rapids 2017 Mud Run Announced
Organizers of the 2017 Grand Rapids Mud Run, a mud filled 5K, promise to up the anti this year with new obstacles and rearranged favorites.
Wiz Khalifa to visit Grand Rapids, promote cannabis brand
Wiz Khalifa is coming to Grand Rapids this weekend to promote his cannabis brand.
Mel Trotter opening 2 more thrift stores
A nonprofit that serves homeless residents is opening two new thrift stores in the area.
Think Green: Ecofriendly Organizing
I regularly hear, “I don’t want to keep it, but I don’t know what to do with it.” Beneath this is a whole lot of guilt in letting go of unnecessary and dated items for fear of ending up in a landfill. I love that my clients care – and get excited when I can reassure them that I can find an outlet for their clutter.
International bridal boutique settles into Grand Rapids
A world-class bridal boutique has announced the opening of its new Grand Rapids store.
A footnote for better health
Your feet might just hold the secret to better health.
Denim retailer opens in Breton Village
A denim-focused retailer has opened in a local shopping center.
Local fashion designer to open first retail store
Grand Rapids-based fashion designer RC Caylan is bringing his designs to Breton Village this summer.
Grand Rapids’ Top 5 Fitness Classes
New year, new workout. Whether you’re tired of not reaching your fitness goals or maybe just getting tired of the old routine, it’s time to get out and try something new.
Kendall College Fashion Students Showcase Latest Designs
The work of 25 up and coming local designers will be on display later this week during a special fashion show.
Take Your Yoga Practice Outdoors with These Hot Summer Classes
Summer is approaching, and so are many chances to soak up the beauty of the Grand Rapids area with these outdoor yoga classes.
Lands’ End is opening its Grand Rapids store
A retailer of “timeless style” is about to open its first store in Grand Rapids.
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.
Pair of snowy owls arrive at John Ball Zoo
Two snowy owls have a new home in the Forest Realm at John Ball Zoo.
The Philosophy of Cozy
Hunker down. Burrow in. Get as comfortable as the season allows. Practice your hygge and as winter approaches, layer up with soft clothing and collect items for the home that seductively whisper: sit, rest and stay…
Yoga Retreats: A Wholistic Approach to Energy and Self-Discovery
How did you ring in the New Year? At a quiet cottage outside of the Grand Rapids, a group of people began the year with a nourished mind, body and heart. At the Ignite Retreat, attendees spent four days and three nights pursuing replenished energy and positive energy for the year ahead.
Cannabis company introduces new terpene-focused brand
Michigan-based cannabis grower and retailer Fluresh released a new, plant-forward brand — Carbon by Fluresh.
Boxing champion-inspired fitness boutique opens
A new fitness franchise is open in Grand Rapids.
Bradley salon expands, partners open new location
Almost 30 years after Kerri Hartwell opened her first salon named after her son, Bradley, he is carrying on the family legacy with his own venture.
Carol’s Ferals shifts to trap-neuter-return focus
A nonprofit that works to end feline overpopulation in West Michigan is discontinuing pet adoption services and transitioning back to its trap-neuter-return focus for cats born in the wild.