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Bubbles with benefits
Forget everything you thought you knew about sparkling water. A new Grand Rapids-based startup is flipping the script—one smooth sip at a time.
Ghost expert tells tales of hauntings
In this season of shifting light and long shadows, we bring you a conversation with local paranormal researcher Julie Rathsack.
The art (and therapy) of junk journaling
If your drawers are filled with old ticket stubs, greeting cards, maps, or bits of ribbon you might use someday, you’re not alone.
Behind the seams with RC Caylan
When I stepped into RC Caylan Atelier in Breton Village, I expected glamour. I expected fashion. What I didn’t expect was...
Coaching beyond competition
Brian Smith calls it the Youth Industrial Sports Complex, the system that feeds kids in at pre-school age and spits out college-bound athletes who may even make the pros.
Where the Whimsical Things Are
Last summer, Steve Zaagman, the founder of the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society, hosted a fantasy ball on his parents’ property in Byron Center.
The faces of fashion
Step inside Roman James at 620 Wealthy Street and you’re immediately greeted by more than just stylish clothing—you’re wrapped in light.
Bocce, anyone?
Few things can bring together a group of friends like a solid game of bocce ball.
Build strength, fuel metabolism
Menopause is a major transition in a woman’s life, marked by a drop in estrogen that brings noticeable changes in the body.
The intermittent fasting trend: a case study
At Grand Rapids Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for inspiring stories from our community, especially those that showcase personal transformation and dedication.
Lighthouse Bluff called
When the Noordyk family of Fremont came across a five-story modernist home perched above the Lake Michigan shoreline near Fennville, they didn’t just see a summer house—they saw potential.













