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2024 Readers’ Choice Awards Shareable Graphics

Congratulations on being named a finalist for the 2024 West Michigan Woman Readers' Choice Awards! To help you spread the word and secure your Round 2 votes, we've created these graphics for you to use in your digital promotions. Right click to save to your...

Liz Marie Galvan’s Tips for Creating Your Own Cozy

Liz Marie Galvan’s Tips for Creating Your Own Cozy

Known for her affordable design tips, creative DIYs, and friendly, intimate approach to creating coziness, Liz Marie Galvan knows a thing or two about taking a space and making it feel like a warm hug. Now, the USA Today best-selling author and interior designer is...

2023 Readers’ Choice Finalists

2023 Readers’ Choice Finalists

What makes a community? Undoubtedly, the magic comes from its people. Our lives wouldn't be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly-founded to the well-established and everything in between....

Never Stop Learning: Staying Curious and Engaged at Any Age

Never Stop Learning: Staying Curious and Engaged at Any Age

There's a misconception that once you reach a certain age or complete your formal education, whether it's high school or another form of higher education, that you're "done learning." That couldn't be further from the truth! Not only are every one of us learning new...

Cathy George: Rising to the Top

Cathy George: Rising to the Top

Cathy George is no stranger to volleyball—she's been coaching for 37 years, including 17 years at MSU and 11 at WMU. She became the first woman to coach in the NCAA D1 Final Four when she took her University of Texas-Arlington program to the national semifinals in...

Jennifer Feuerstein: The Author of Her Own Story

Jennifer Feuerstein: The Author of Her Own Story

Jennifer Feuerstein has been writing since she was a child. And while she always knew she wanted to one day write a book, for the longest time, she couldn't pinpoint exactly what she'd write about. As it turns out, some life experiences—ranging from tragic to...

2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

What makes a community? Undoubtedly, the magic comes from its people. Our lives wouldn't be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly-founded to the well-established and everything in between....

A Conversation with Cindy Foley, GRAM’s New Director and CEO

A Conversation with Cindy Foley, GRAM’s New Director and CEO

On June 5, Cindy Foley began her new role as the next Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Foley comes to GRAM after a 17-year tenure at the Columbus Museum of Art, where she most recently served as the Scantland Family Executive Deputy Director for...