A trip to the orchard

Learn which apple varieties make the tastiest dishes.

Survey: Nearly 2 in 3 Michiganders believe vaccine passports should be issued

Despite the federal government not mandating COVID-19 passports, 63% of Michigan citizens believe some sort of passport should be given to those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a study by MyBioSource.com.

In bloom

Get your hands dirty with these gardening tools.

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.

Bold blacks

Statement blacks are here to stay.

Center for Mindfulness announces summer programs

The Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness announced its summer programs, which include 60-minute free classes, three-hour interactive workshops and multiweek classes.

Two GRPM exhibitions scheduled to close

Under the Arctic and Sean Kenney’s Wild Connections Made with Lego Bricks exhibitions will be leaving the Grand Rapids Public Museum soon.

Plainwell fitness center reopens

Fit Body Bootcamp in Plainwell reopened its doors, thanks to local entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom of five years, Jessica Bowman.
A'Beautiful Soul white Helena dress model partial

Women’s Fashion Store Opens

A retailer of plus-size clothing for women has opened its first store in the West Michigan market.

Get your home sell-ready

Use these tips to get the best resale value.

New Holland teams up with Wolverine on special-edition boot

Wolverine Worldwide is teaming up with New Holland Brewing’s Dragon’s Milk brand to create a Wolverine 1000 Mile boot celebrating Dragon’s Milk’s 20th anniversary.

KCHD delivers COVID-19 booster shots

The Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine is now available for eligible individuals as of Tuesday, Sept. 28, at all three Kent County Health Department (KCHD) locations.

Local entrepreneur launches beauty line

Grand Haven entrepreneur Julie Armock launched a new startup company called Harvest + Harmony.

Grand Rapids artist releases art book on American homes

Leisa Collins, an architectural artist living in Grand Rapids recently released an art book, “Hand Painted Homes: An Artist’s Pen & Watercolor Journey Across America," featuring American homes.

Public Museum’s Camp Curious program returns with in-person, virtual options

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be bringing back Camp Curious summer programs with in-person, small group camps and virtual Digital Discovery sessions for...
Woosah Outfitters relocated from Division Ave. to Wealthy Street.

Woosah Outfitters Joins Bustling Wealthy Street Corridor

Wealthy Street sees another retailer open its doors today. Woosah Outfitters has relocated to the former home of Wealthy at Charles.

Planting an oven in the ground

When friends come to visit Nina Van Harn during decent weather, the first place everyone heads is to the backyard.
Deer Haven home. Photo courtesy of Jason Keen.

Homes that Have It All

At first glance, passersby might not assume that two homes — one on a large, secluded plot in the woods of Cascade, the other on a small lot in residential Grand Rapids — have much in common beyond a modern façade.

Women’s boutique opens in Ada

Laurel & Jack, a women’s boutique offering a variety of clothing and décor items based on current trends, opened in Ada.

A novel approach to PTSD

Janyre Tromp knows something about PTSD. She suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder due to childhood trauma. She experienced it as a result of her daughter’s long illness, which brought to the surface her childhood experiences once again. Combine that with stories from her grandfather’s experiences in World War II and a friend’s family history, and she had the makings of a novel.

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