Stretch Your Boundaries!

Nothing feels as good as a long stretch. We’ve all been there with tight muscles.

Let’s Thrift Again!

Thrifting has become a major trend, especially among Gen Z, who are drawn to the hunt for one-of-a-kind items—whether it’s a retro jacket, funky patterns, or anything that feels special and not mass-produced.

Your own private noraebang!

It’s that time of year again. You want to see friends and do something fun, but it seems like you’ve done everything there is to do in West Michigan already this winter.

Walking it like they talk it

We recently came across an intriguing new apparel line featuring QR codes that share the wearer’s unique story. Curious to learn more, we reached out to Alaina Janish, one of the brand’s creators.

Woosah! Moving to the Trees

Late last year, the outdoor space next to Woosah, Outside Coffee Co., closed its doors after six and a half years of serving the community.

Spring Into Smooth

Waxology is putting a fresh spin on the classic “wax on, wax off” mantra with the opening of its fourth location in West Michigan....

Redefining Primary Care

In the realm of healthcare, patient satisfaction is often dictated by how well a doctor can juggle an overwhelming number of cases, insurance claims, and administrative hurdles.

Cheating Winter

Rediscover a timeless hot spot without ever stepping into the cold

A Luxurious Ada Staycation

My husband and I met at a hotel. One that we both worked in, in NYC. We have stories we could tell, boy, it’s an exciting ride. We helped provide excellent service to celebrities and tourists and everyone in between.

Custom Threads: Buying a New Suit!

There comes a time in every young man’s life when he needs a nice-looking suit.

Sun-grown cannabis; the way nature intended

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.

Small Wonder: Exploring ‘East’ at Christmastime

Did you know that East Grand Rapids has its own mayor?

New healthcare facility to open in Lowell

Care Resources, a vital community program dedicated to promoting healthy and independent living for individuals aged 55 and older, is celebrating the construction of a new $7.1 million facility in Lowell.

Fantastical Fashion: Spikes, Horns & Bold Expression

Sammy Baker's senior collection, Monster in You, debuted at Savannah College of Art and Design's Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show, an event showcasing the school's top talent.

Time for a Soake?

Tim Walcot and John Kochans of Grand Rapids based Del Prado Pools are enthusiastic about the future of plunge pools.

Bridge Street: Heritage & Hidden Gems

Drive a few minutes northwest and you’ll find Bridge Street, sitting just across the Grand River, where Michigan Street turns into the West Side Neighborhood.

Journey of Hope

Founded six years ago by Bonnie Gruppen and Ria Nieboer, Journey of Hope Yoga provides a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual healing through yoga

Design Quest’s half-century of Scandinavian influence

Before Meg and her husband Jorgen Sorensen opened a little Scandinavian furniture shop in East Grand Rapids’ Gaslight Village back in 1972, they were schoolteachers together in Arizona.

Glamour in the Loft

If you’re like me, Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery is a place to visit in the Fall where a challenging corn maze, hot cider, or a wagon ride can be enjoyed with friends and family.

Radiant Rockford: ‘It’s the people’

Seth Rivard and Jeff Sheehan opened the Rockford Brewing Company doors in 2012, taking over a vacant building at 12 E. Bridge St.

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