by Claire Chapin | Feb 3, 2026 | Cityscene
Families looking for a fun outing with activities, connection, and more for the whole family won’t want to miss the be nice. Family Fun Fest, taking place Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DeVos Place. be nice., a West Michigan-based nonprofit...
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Food & Drink
Nothing cures a case of the winter blues like a piping hot bowl of soup. Whether it’s a creamy bisque, a hearty stew or a light broth, there’s something magical about the stuff that warms our heart and bones. When the temperatures drop, an innate craving rises once...
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Career
For most of my life, survival shaped my definition of success. When you have lived through addiction, trauma, and profound loss—including the loss of a child—success becomes very small, very immediate, and very practical. It meant staying sober. Getting out of bed....
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Career
When you’re a business leader or entrepreneur, the importance of the success of your business is felt in an all-encompassing way. Because of this, it’s rational to understand why some leaders want to have their hands in every single aspect of the business. But at what...
by Claire Chapin | Jan 13, 2026 | Wellness
It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and while rates overall have declined significantly over the last few decades, Black women remain 41% more likely to develop the disease than white women, and are 75% more likely to die from it. Read on as we explore why this...
