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.
The Man Lou Gehrig Replaced
Grand Rapids’ Wally Pipp will always be best known as the man Lou Gehrig replaced at first base for the New York Yankees.
The king of hospitality
Reflections on ‘Night Mayor’ George Aquino by his goddaughter.
Blue Bridge’s nighttime glow is coming back
Grand Rapids’ historic Blue Bridge will soon again shine bright in the night.
Death doulas
An emerging trend, doulas guide people through their end-of-life journey.
Help an organization keep its promise
Family Promise of West Michigan helps keep entire families out of the cold
West Michigan named 14th ‘sexiest city’ in US
Three West Michigan cities combined to crack the top 25 sexist cities, according to Pure Romance.
Let Your Senses Float Away at Phlot Spa
Imagine laying in a pool of water but not even being able to feel its touch against your skin. That’s what it’s like inside one of three sensory deprivation floating tanks at Phlot, a new floating spa in Eastown.
Abstract introspection
Local artist Chelsea Michal Garter wears many hats. In addition to making art, she styles hair and designs tattoos, but painting is where her heart is.
Local fashion designer to open first retail store
Grand Rapids-based fashion designer RC Caylan is bringing his designs to Breton Village this summer.
Anna Chapman Traded in a Corporate Gig to Open Studio Barre
After Anna Chapman took her first barre class in North Carolina, she knew she wanted to share the practice with others. While she had been active before finding barre, she saw results she had never seen before and loved the focus that the class brought to her mental state.
Embracing the eclectic
Some people shine brighter simply by embracing their uniqueness. Local stylist and creative visionary Grace Kelly fully epitomizes this strategy.
Root Farmacy expands delivery range
A food-as-medicine service now is shipping its meals throughout the Midwest.
Exploring Ada
Drive the short 13 minutes east, from downtown Grand Rapids and you’ll find Ada, the quaint town that strikes just the right balance between old and new.
Step into a healthier year with trail walks
Whether it’s a New Year resolution to get more exercise in 2024 or a passion for being outdoors, there is now a new reason to explore the miles of scenic trails.
Cider making
Create your own cider this season.
Holiday Traditions exhibit returning to Meijer Gardens
The annual Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition will be on display from Nov. 24-Jan. 3 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Sleep safely
Untreated sleep apnea can have serious health consequences.
Clean Eatz settles into Cascade Township
The owner of a wellness-focused café and meal plan service is settling into his space after opening late this summer and is gearing up to offer delivery.
Lions & Rabbits hosting mural painting and fundraiser
Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts will be hosting a mural painting and parking lot party fundraiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at its location, 1246 Plainfield Ave. NE, in Grand Rapids