Recent Cityscene Articles
Ahead of her two shows at 20 Monroe Live on November 3, 2019, Chelsea Handler—comedian, TV personality, author and activist—talks with West Michigan Woman's Sarah Suydam. From weed to white privilege, they touch on it all. Want to win tickets to one of Chelsea...
Not only does Grand Rapids Children's Museum have a new full-size cargo van that will serve as a museum on wheels, but they're also asking the public to help name it! Sponsored by Delta Dental, the van will hit the road in March 2020—staffed by GRCM employees—and will...
Farah Merhi, founder of Grand Rapids-based Inspire Me! Home Decor, didn't always know she was going to end up having a wildly successful career in home decor and design. Merhi, a Lebanese American who was born and raised in Congo, Africa, moved to the United States...
In 2018, six states enacted new laws designed to close the gender gap. Will Michigan Bridge the Pay Ga-p? will examine the current pay gap and what can be done moving forward. The event, hosted by Fifth Third Bank & Rhoades McKee on Wednesday, October 23, from 8...
Above all else, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones and reaching out to others who could use a helping hand. Beneath the Wreath, a charitable shopping event hosted by the Junior League of Grand Rapids, makes it easy to do both! Here are some reasons...
West Michigan native Julie Lough has long been a technology pioneer, growing her business, Micro Visions, Inc., from interesting side hustle to a well-regarded company serving clients throughout West Michigan with comprehensive managed IT support. Now, celebrating 30...
Sarah Thomas looks the unattainable in the face and smiles, knowing she can't be stopped. Thomas, who made history as the first woman to officiate a college football bowl game, will share her story at Inforum West Michigan's Capstone dinner on Tuesday, November 5,...
Have an awesome idea that will benefit women and the West Michigan community? Women in Successful Enterprises is looking for local Grand Rapids nonprofit organizations to pitch other local business leaders for funding consideration! We all know women in West Michigan...
One hundred years ago, Germany joined a handful of nations granting women's suffrage—allowing women to participate for the first time in Germany's general elections. This wave of support for women's rights helped pave the way for the United States to follow suit,...
West Michigan Woman sat down with Elizabeth Schenk, Owner and Lead Designer, Posh Petals, to discuss her vision behind the floral design for the upcoming Wine & Wig event in October, why having an all-female team rocks and why she's passionate about supporting the...