by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Food & Drink
If you haven’t been to Kalamazoo lately, you’re missing out on a whole lot of new food offerings. From brunch cafés and cocktail bars to Turkish flatbreads and deep-dish pizza, the local dining scene has been buzzing with fresh flavors and creative...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Wellness
A horse in the house? Why not? Anything to bring a little extra joy during a difficult time. That’s always the goal, said Emmanuel Hospice Nurse Case Manager Jamie DeKorte: to create a special experience for every hospice patient that helps them focus...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Wellness
Grief can feel like a tidal wave—sudden, overwhelming, and disorienting. In the midst of loss, even the simplest tasks like eating or getting out of bed can feel monumental. But according to Pine Rest therapist Grace Wojdak, one of the most powerful ways to begin...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Food & Drink
In West Michigan, where food is as much about community as it is about taste, restaurants are finding creative ways to make the dining table more welcoming. Anna’s House—a locally founded breakfast-and-lunch favorite and finalist for Best Breakfast...
by Claire Chapin | Sep 2, 2025 | Profile
From Cirque du Soleil to Grand Rapids, a creative force leads ArtPrize production into the future. When Theresa Anderson stepped into the role of Director of Production and Operations for ArtPrize in March 2024, she brought with her a globe-spanning...
