Lansing Offers 5 Family Friendly Ways to Spend Your Weekend
Weekends can seem short when you are planning a family getaway. Thankfully, Grand Rapids has a lot of cool cities nearby that let families essentially enjoy a staycation while being just far enough away to promise new adventures and unique memories.
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Lakeside living made simple with backporch
Our family’s property in the country is our favorite place in the world. We work the land, hunt, explore, fish, stargaze, manage wildlife, host friends and gather together. But all of that is easier said than done.
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Rylee’s Ace Hardware: You are essential
Rylee’s Ace Hardware is providing essential products to keep our communities, families and homes safe.
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Great skin made easy right here in Breton Village, Grand Rapids
With the opening of SkinCeuticals SkinLab at Plastic Surgery Associates, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge skin care products and treatments are close to home right here in Grand Rapids.
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Biergartens, sidewalk cafés and waterfront views heat up Pure Ludington’s summer dining scene
Fresh air, waterfront views and excellent entrees. Dining outdoors is one of the many joys that the warmer weather of summer provides, and Pure Ludington delivers some must-stops on your next visit.
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The silence behind gynecologic cancers
University of Chicago Medicine gynecologic oncologist discusses possible signs of gynecologic cancers and best forms of prevention and reducing risk.
Kingma’s Market Hits a Home Run with New Store
The new Kingma’s Market in Ada offers convenient shopping with an emphasis on community building.
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Late Summer Family Fun: A Weekend Getaway to Ludington Before School Starts
Discover the perfect end-of-summer family getaway in Ludington! Enjoy beaches, kid-friendly attractions, and fun events before the school year starts. Plan your adventure now!
A Bustling Downtown & Pristine Nature Areas Make Ludington a Perfect Getaway
Less than two hours north of Grand Rapids and offering both a bustling downtown and miles and miles of preserved natural areas (including 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline), Ludington makes the perfect quick getaway for families, couples or a group of friends.
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Innovation Festival Returns with New Surprises, Free Events
Confluence returns for its fourth year with a free opening night party featuring hands-on AI-powered art, fashion, music, specialty cocktails, and more.
Waterford Place Memory Care Is Flipping the Script on Dementia Care
When Cynthia’s mother Irene was diagnosed with dementia it was a devastating blow to the whole family. Imagining a future where Irene might no longer remember cherished memories or even her family members was heartbreaking.
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Rylee’s Ace asks … are you ready to take your grilling to the next...
Take your outdoor cooking skills to the next level.
The Hendrik Honors Legacy of the West Side While Also Providing for Today’s Apartment...
Between the boom in restaurants, coffee shops and office tenants, it is no surprise Grand Rapids’ West Side has become a go-to spot. Rockford Construction, which has been the catalyst for many of the changes on the West Side, wants the historic neighborhood to not only be a destination for eating and shopping, but also a place to call home.
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Stronger with BLUE
Michigan CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) invites you to Stronger with BLUE. April is Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month and is represented by the color blue. Join us for a night of advocacy as we experience the difference a CASA volunteer can make in the life of a child in foster care.
Arts and Adventure: Clark Community Residents Keep Their Eyes Set on the Horizon
Phil Palmer has spent three years painting the wildlife native to Keller Lake. He mostly sees waterfowl, but other animals scurry out of the reeds or dart across the lawn of the 40-acre Clark Retirement Community campus where he lives.
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Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival returns
The sixth annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival will return to Calder Plaza to celebrate the Pacific Islander and Asian American communities of West Michigan.
Greater Lansing Offers No-stress Family Getaways
Looking for a stress-free, fun-filled, budget-friendly destination for your next family vacation?
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How Montessori is transforming memory care at Clark Retirement
Using the Montessori Method, Clark focuses on creating meaningful routines, activities based on interests and building a supportive environment with memory cues for our residents.
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Confluence returns for its third year
Confluence, the region’s largest tech and innovation festival, returns for its third year with new surprises and a new location.
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Local kitchen design firm creates destination spaces
Whether throwing a party, hosting a small gathering of friends or simply spending time with family, everyone eventually ends up in the kitchen.