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There is something special about the Grand Rapids Griffins, and it would make many hockey coaches eager to jump at an opportunity behind the team’s bench.

A year ago, Michigan was deep in the grip of a surge in COVID-19 cases. Hospitals were full of patients — and with vaccines in their early phases, there wasn’t much to do but stay masked and wait.

Boost your immune system to prevent illnesses.

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.”

Lori Layne always threw her extra change into the buckets of the Salvation Army bell-ringers each holiday season, so when she saw a call for the organization last year, she jumped at the opportunity.

As we celebrate our independence this season, a local residential painter is celebrating the success of opening a franchise, his story the embodiment of the American Dream.

It’s not too late to plan an amazing vacation.

  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.

A Black-owned training center is partnering with a national soccer club. 

The Grand Rapids Advanced Fencing Academy will host a tournament with multiple divisions in March.

How to work out from your living room.

As Independence Day celebrations approach, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sharing tips to minimize pets’ fear of fireworks and protect them from getting lost.

With spring around the corner, you might be contemplating your own renovation project.

At Grand Rapids Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for inspiring stories from our community, especially those that showcase personal transformation and dedication.

Don’t let winter wreak havoc on your skin.

A dog day care, overnight boarding and grooming facility recently reopened after relocating to a new space.

Bringing new life to your rooms with these tips.

Recreational cannabis legalization is stretching across the United States, including Michigan.

Since the "Marihuana Tax Act of 1937" the cultivation of cannabis, a centuries-old herbal remedy, has been relegated to back rooms and basements, forced to thrive under grow lights in hush- hush locations.

Collaborative divorce puts children’s well-being first.