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.
The cure for furniture fixation
We all get stuck in a design rut sometimes.
Giving hope to single moms
Providing opportunities where there otherwise are none
Help an organization keep its promise
Family Promise of West Michigan helps keep entire families out of the cold
Supporting Grand Rapids women for 50 years
50 years ago, Women’s Resource Center opened its doors in the hopes of giving women the support they needed to overcome workplace and employment challenges.
The Bird House
Brad and Becke Shiel wanted a change. They were ready for the next chapter in their lives. Despite loving their Eastown existence for the...
Christkindl is coming!
If you’re dreaming of a Christmas-time European getaway, you don’t have to travel farther than the Downtown Market.
From footwork to mental fitness
We’ve all had struggles in life. Some are life altering, some affect us for days or even weeks, and some affect our mental wellness for the rest of our lives.
Fresh kicks, bright future
Jack Krebsbach is a student at Hope College, where he’s studying mathematics. He also happens to be the co-founder of light-up footwear startup.
Dreams come true!
Cassie Dean of Lowell, a fashion student at The Savannah College of Art and Design last spring, had a piece from her collection featured in a prominent fashion magazine.
Art Paints a New Picture for Therapists, Patients
Stephanie Harris sits close to the table in her wheelchair, a half-painted papier-mâché mask propped on the tabletop easel.
A creator of experiences
Gwendolyn Thomas is the founder and lead designer at Dolyn Designs – a West Michigan-based wedding and event décor business.
Exploring Ada
Drive the short 13 minutes east, from downtown Grand Rapids and you’ll find Ada, the quaint town that strikes just the right balance between old and new.
Children’s nonprofit plans $8.5 million move
A nonprofit that supports children with weakened immune systems is moving to a new facility.
A Book and a Promise
If you’ve been in a major city any time over the past couple of decades, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen someone holding a sign that reads: Homeless Veteran.
Post renovation euphoria
I’ve decided that renovating is a lot like having a kid. More the childbirth part.
Creston: The next Eastown?
Historic homes and in-progress apartments; pubs in place for generations and trendy new eateries; walking trails and playgrounds.
A resource for those out on the lakeshore
When LGBTQ lakeshore residents and visitors want to find resources and community, a community center on Holland’s south side serves as home base.
Hollywood Glam meets the Mitten Man
Welcome to the urban chic remodel project of the Dynamic Design Duo: Natalie Pickup and Will Bransdorfer.
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.