Snowshoe your way through the winter

Snowshoeing is one of the easiest activities out there.

Grand Rapids to host fencing tournament

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

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...

Sounds of joy

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.

A creator of experiences

Gwendolyn Thomas is the founder and lead designer at Dolyn Designs – a West Michigan-based wedding and event décor business.

Spring break getaway

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

Perk up your home with indoor plants

Plants can provide the perfect pick-me-up.

Making moves

Thanks to the current health crisis, more people seem to be evaluating their careers and doing a lot of introspection right now.

A trip to the orchard

Learn which apple varieties make the tastiest dishes.

Gun Lake Casino helps fire department with new equipment

The Wayland Fire Department will purchase a new extrication tool after receiving financial donations from the Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino.

Bee friendly

Turn your landscaping into a bee haven.

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.

A shift in the retirement world

Retirement is changing. That means planning for retirement is changing, too, according to Steve Starnes, principal at Grand Wealth Management.

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. 

How to: Jump into cannabis

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

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.

Midwest United Football Club selects training partner

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

Summer seasonings

Fresh herbs are a great addition to your summer meals — and can be grown in your backyard.

A fresh coat of paint

Bringing new life to your rooms with these tips.

Meet the Griffins’ new Rinkmaster

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.

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