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.
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 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.
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.