by Claire Chapin | Sep 22, 2026 | Spaces
There’s a sweet, high-energy moment right around 4:30 p.m. on event day. The candles are lit, and the room sits in a quiet hush right before everyone arrives to celebrate. Getting that “wow” factor isn’t about spending a fortune; it’s about knowing...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 17, 2026 | Cityscene
Following a 2011 hospitalization for depression and anxiety, Sasha Wolff gravitated towards running in addition to therapy and medication as part of her mental health toolkit. After discovering the science-backed benefits of running for mental health, she wanted to...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 10, 2026 | Food & Drink
Throughout summer, new businesses across West Michigan have been opening doors, from sit-down restaurants to takeout eateries, clothing boutiques and vintage warehouses. Check it out. Watusi opened at 1220 College Ave. NE, Grand Rapids (which briefly held Mai’s Thai)....
by Claire Chapin | Aug 25, 2026 | Travel
There’s something about fall that makes you want to slow down. The calendar gets a little quieter, the pace begins to ease, and suddenly a weekend away sounds less like an itinerary to conquer and more like an opportunity to simply enjoy. That’s where Ludington comes...
by Claire Chapin | Aug 25, 2026 | Wellness
September is a time when the spotlight is shined on suicide prevention in an effort to share information and offer understanding about a crisis that reaches every community and every age group. According to the CDC, one person dies by suicide every 11 minutes, a...
