Autism therapies

Meeting needs despite quarantine barriers.
Healing from a breakup

Loving and Letting Go: Healing from a Breakup

I’m a firm believer that everything carries energy, including our stuff. The energy our possessions carry can be positive, negative, and/or stagnant. This is especially heightened if the item has sentimental value.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Meet the Machines

Meet the Machines at Downtown Market

Kids will get a chance next week to explore a group of special vehicles that power some of the city’s biggest jobs.

Bee friendly

Turn your landscaping into a bee haven.
Women's boutique Ada Mae opened its doors on Dec. 1.

Women’s Boutique Opens Its Doors in Fulton Heights

Jessica Smith has long dreamed of opening a retail store in Grand Rapids. “I have dreamed of opening a women's boutique for twenty years, but the timing just wasn't ever right,” the former Global Infusion manager said.

Uptown GR to add new murals, art installations

Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. will continue its initiative to support local artists by adding new installations and murals to the buildings of businesses this month.
EmbodyGR offers a free yoga class Wednesdays at Fountain Street Church.

EmbodyGR Makes Yoga Accessible to All

Dana Christian Lee, founder and director of EmbodyGR, a non-profit organization that offers free yoga and meditation for the underserved, was awarded the "I Have Made a Difference" award in the health category from WGVU Public Media this January.

Marketplace for local makers launches at Studio Park

Studio C, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce opened the Marketplace at Studio Park on Friday.

Local artists create Black History Month T-shirts for Meijer

Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy junior Elijah Brown and artist and West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology Teen Arts + Tech Program instructor Jasmine Bruce partnered through WMCAT to design and print nearly 4,000 Black History Month T-shirts for Meijer.

Duffield Lane moves to Breton Village

Local women’s boutique Duffield Lane recently relocated to Breton Village.

Off to a running start

Women hoping to complete a half marathon, 10k or 5k as part of their New Year’s resolution will have some additional resources at their disposal thanks, in part, to people like Sammie Bennett.
234 Market apartments Grand Rapids exterior

Grand Rapids rental market ranked among most competitive in nation

A nationwide internet listing service for rental properties found Grand Rapids ranked among the 50 most competitive rental markets in the U.S., according to its 2021 year-end report. 

Earth-conscious entertaining

Combine comfort with eco-friendly products for an outdoor entertaining oasis.

Declutter, categorize and contain

These tips will turn your pantry into a functional space for the whole family.
Eat More Cake event celebrates women of all body types.

Eat More Cake Celebrates All Bodies

Grab your sexy black stilettos, put on your favorite dangly earrings, or get dolled up with a dramatic cat eye. Eat More Cake, the successor to Let Them Eat Cake and a body positivity experience designed to make women feel empowered, will be making a second appearance in Grand Rapids on Jan. 18 at Mod Bettie Portraits.
exercise gear

Let’s move

Score the gear that will keep you motivated to tackle your New Year's resolutions.

West Michigan Tourist Association wants to see your photos of West Michigan

The West Michigan Tourist Association announced the launch of its 2021 West Michigan Photo Contest.

Works of art

This wedding season, push the envelope on traditional and don a gown that is unique and fashion forward.

Women’s boutique opens in Ada

Laurel & Jack, a women’s boutique offering a variety of clothing and décor items based on current trends, opened in Ada.

Voting opens for West Michigan photo contest

The West Michigan Tourist Association is inviting the public to vote on the top 50 finalist photos in the West Michigan Photo Contest.

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