Mathnasium helps students flex their math muscle
Back-to-school season often brings renewed anxiety for kids who struggle with math — and a search for extra support.
Snowshoe your way through the winter
Snowshoeing is one of the easiest activities out there.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Tackle wishful recycling with donations.
Water, interrupted
By mid-April, West Michigan was already having an unusually wet spring.
Spring cleaning
Professional organizers share their tips for decluttering.
Perk up your home with indoor plants
Plants can provide the perfect pick-me-up.
Community college earns gold-level recognition for veteran accessibility
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) leveled up its veteran services, leading to recognition by a state agency.
RSV cases on the rise this season
At Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health, we care for what feels like an alphabet soup of viruses during...
Coaching beyond competition
Brian Smith calls it the Youth Industrial Sports Complex, the system that feeds kids in at pre-school age and spits out college-bound athletes who may even make the pros.
Tips for a heart-healthy life
February is American Heart Month.
Functional fitness
I was wondering what type of exercise I could do to get myself bathing suit-ready for summer. So, I reached out to Joe Cebulski, owner of 8th Day Gym. His answer surprised me.
Engraving NASCAR history in West Michigan
In a quiet corner of West Michigan, where the Pere Marquette Highway cuts through apple orchards and towering wind turbines, Rex Pedersen is hard at work.
Declutter, categorize and contain
These tips will turn your pantry into a functional space for the whole family.
Bee friendly
Turn your landscaping into a bee haven.
Family finances
How to talk to your parents about money.
Moments with a capital ‘M’
Jason Novotny is Vice President of Design at TowerPinkster, one of Grand Rapids’ titans of design. Recently, TowerPinkster merged with Comprehensive Engineering, a local firm specializing in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.
Report: Grand Rapids has 20th most homes selling above asking price
More than half of the homes sold in Grand Rapids were purchased above the asking price this year, according to a recent report.
Winter skin care arsenal
Don’t let winter wreak havoc on your skin.
The most difficult waves to navigate
Kate J. Meyer is a spiritual caregiver and grief counselor with a West Michigan hospice, as well as author of “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief” and her newest book “Navigating the Waves of Grief.”
Spring break getaway
It’s not too late to plan an amazing vacation.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
