by Claire Chapin | Jul 7, 2026 | Travel
It’s the perfect season to enjoy all of the delightful towns and cities along the West Michigan lakeshore. Between the beaches, the boutiques, the breweries and beyond, there’s easily enough fun to fill multiple trips (you could even turn it into a staycation with a...
by Claire Chapin | Jul 7, 2026 | Cityscene
This summer, John Ball Zoo is making it easy for everyone to help butterflies, bees, and other wildlife thrive. Community members are invited to visit the Zoo’s Habitat Hero booth at events across West Michigan to receive a free native pollinator plant and learn how a...
by Claire Chapin | Jun 23, 2026 | Cityscene
Artists of all ages can let their creativity flow in the sunshine at the fourth annual Chalk the Walk at Windmill Island Gardens on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spend the day creating artwork and decorating the park’s walkways with chalk creations while...
by Claire Chapin | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog
As the United States turns 250, we look to the surprising corners of history to dig into the good parts of what makes us who we are. Read on for a look at some stories you may not have heard before. Sometimes the smallest idea leaves the biggest legacy. In 1938, a...
by Claire Chapin | Jun 23, 2026 | Wellness
Many women have been there—urging a significant other, father, or other man in their life to take their health more seriously. With June being Men’s Health Month, we’re examining why men are less likely to visit the doctor’s office for preventative care and how to...
