Art that’s hardly mundane

Jenny Roberts is an artist, poet and Chicago transplant living in West Michigan, whose work examines the subtleties of life.

March Madness

Get active this spring! Pick up a new sport or practice an old one.

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.

The canna biz

Marijuana was once taboo, an illicit drug that still has millions of people behind bars.

GRCC offers $200 credit to students who get vaccinated

Grand Rapids Community College is offering COVID-19 vaccination incentives to students who are enrolled for the fall 2021 semester.

Creston: The next Eastown?

Historic homes and in-progress apartments; pubs in place for generations and trendy new eateries; walking trails and playgrounds.

Discers fling for food drive

November in Michigan brings cold days, gray skies and fleeting daylight. But most importantly of all, it brings anticipation of the holidays.

Breakfast essentials

I don't know about you, but my husband and I are always talking about a way to add a cozy breakfast nook into our home. Whether it's built-in or just in the kitchen, I love to have both an eat-in kitchen and an additional dining area — probably because I love variety.

Little Space Studio curates ‘Our Reflections’ ArtPrize exhibit

Visitors to the Harris Building during ArtPrize will be invited to reflect on the human condition via an exhibit featuring work by 12 artists.

Reap what you sew

When I heard about a young Grand Rapids woman who liked to make her own clothing, I never imagined the level of creativity or...

Bissell Pet Foundation shares Fourth of July tips for pet owners

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

Modern Muse

Molly Kickham embraces the ever-evolving world of fashion as someone whose style inspiration cited as Jane Birkin, Sharon Tate and Zoe Kravitz (and of course, Zoe’s parents Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet) would — with a sense of adventure and openness toward the unknown.

Wild Ones offer free native garden designs

The Wild Ones Native Garden Designs Program is an initiative that encourages the use of native plants in landscaping by providing garden designs for a variety of ecoregions across the U.S. 

Sensational style

On stage or on the street, Bux Dhyne's style turns heads.

Helping for the holidays

When Maribeth Groen talks about kids in need in Kent County, she doesn’t just talk about the poverty level — she talks about something more subtle. 

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...

A little aloha in West Michigan

As a home stylist for the last 24 years, it is so rewarding to be able to infuse joy into people’s homes through interior design.

The race is on!

The 17th annual Gobble Wobble is open to all who would like run, walk or wobble to the finish line on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning.

Pet dental care

Dental health is a very important topic, one that I believe isn’t spoken about often enough.

Earth-conscious entertaining

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

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