For one weekend every summer, tens of thousands of people flock to Lake Michigan’s shoreline—not for a beach getaway, but for a celebration of the arts. This summer will be no different as the Lakeshore Art Festival returns to downtown Muskegon on July 6 and 7, 2018. If you’re imagining a quick stroll by pop-up tents in a park, it’s time to summon your inner artist and get a bit more creative. What began in 1961 as an art and…

Do you cross your legs when you sneeze? Have you ever laughed so hard, tears ran down your legs? Let’s talk about your pelvic floor. What? A pelvic floor? What is that? Do I have one? As a pelvic floor physical therapist, these are questions I experience regularly. Why is one of the most important muscle groups in our bodies getting no attention? There has been a recent push for overall wellness—including getting the right amount of daily exercise, eating…

Choosing the right financial advisor is vitally important to your financial success. Merrill Lynch believes true financial success is achieved when you are able to make the investment-related decisions and trade-offs that will help you reach personally meaningful goals. Our dynamic team of female financial advisors works hard to understand you and your priorities—and puts your first. Meet the team and find the financial advisor right for you. April Armstrong April Armstrong, a graduate of the University of Michigan with…

Debbie Rock remembers the frustration she felt while first trying to navigate the special education system on behalf of her son, Robert. Now, she’s devoted to making sure other parents avoid similar feelings of helplessness. As a parent mentor for the Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF), she helps families whose children receive special education services learn the ins and outs of the system and directs them to state and local resources. “Ultimately, we hope that parents will become advocates for…