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For new Lupus Foundation board chair, the mission is personal

The Michigan Lupus Foundation has appointed Grand Rapids resident Michael Lang as chair of its Board of Directors, ushering in a new chapter of leadership.

Historic Preservation Award winners honored

The Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission’s annual awards recognize projects that do more than preserve buildings...

Water Pool-ooza: A hands-on event exploring the city’s water source

Grand Rapids residents will have two opportunities this summer to go behind the scenes of the systems that supply and treat the city’s drinking water

No boat required

Growing up in West Michigan, it’s hard to imagine a summer without water.

Spring cleaning for your wellbeing

There are many ways to spring clean. A well‑timed cleanse helps prevent the accumulation of harmful substances or toxic influences.

Lovely Leigh’s

It’s not that far afield to accuse me of being a clothes horse. I’ve even been caught wearing skirts to the stable, and maybe that’s why I hot foot it over to Leigh’s every chance I get—to get a feel for what is new and real.

Water, interrupted

By mid-April, West Michigan was already having an unusually wet spring.

The Grand indoors

April in West Michigan can feel like a waiting game. When patios are still on pause, Grand Rapids delivers indoors.

Spring cleaning your finances

April marks National Financial Literacy Month, and the Michigan Department of Treasury is urging residents to explore MiMoneyMatters.org

Searching for genetic mutations

Peter Glijnis is on a mission. Not to discover a new planet or to find a new species, but instead to find carriers of the minuscule PLN R14del gene mutation that effects only people of Dutch Friesland heritage.

Moving company takes on prom — no fairy godmother required

With prom season just around the corner, the pressure to find the perfect dress — without blowing the budget — is already setting in for many West Michigan families.

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For new Lupus Foundation board chair, the mission is personal

The Michigan Lupus Foundation has appointed Grand Rapids resident Michael Lang as chair of its Board of Directors, ushering in a new chapter of leadership.

Spring cleaning for your wellbeing

There are many ways to spring clean. A well‑timed cleanse helps prevent the accumulation of harmful substances or toxic influences.

Searching for genetic mutations

Peter Glijnis is on a mission. Not to discover a new planet or to find a new species, but instead to find carriers of the minuscule PLN R14del gene mutation that effects only people of Dutch Friesland heritage.

‘Wellness Social’ brings movement indoors

January in West Michigan has a way of clarifying priorities.