LOOK + FEEL
Mathnasium helps students flex their math muscle
Back-to-school season often brings renewed anxiety for kids who struggle with math — and a search for extra support.
Need a vision or blood pressure check?
Grand Rapids residents can take advantage of free vision and blood pressure screenings next week during a community health fair hosted by Cherry Health in recognition of National Health Center Week.
Art of Glass
Dale Chihuly’s relationship with the Meijer family dates back to the early 2000s, and over the years, his work has become a familiar and much-anticipated presence at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
