by Emily | Jun 30, 2025 | Relationships
Therapy is already a topic that comes along with a stigma. Throw couples into the mix and it becomes even more taboo. Seeking counseling in your relationship often comes with the assumption that said relationship is doomed or failing, which of course, is untrue....
by Emily | Jun 30, 2025 | Profile
Understanding has long been Vonnie Woodrick’s guiding principle in everything she does. As founder of “i understand”—a nonprofit that provides compassionate comfort and understanding for those affected by suicide or mental/brain health illness and...
by Kelsey | Jun 24, 2025 | Cityscene
Want to get your adrenaline pumping or blow off a little steam? There are so many exhilarating things to do in and around West Michigan, from downright daring to straight-up fun. Here, we’ve collected a few of our favorite ideas for when you’re ready...
by Kelsey | Jun 24, 2025 | Wellness
The American Heart Association suggests extreme heat can be dangerous—even deadly—especially for people with existing heart disease. West Michigan has already seen some dangerously high temperatures this summer. In response to this heatwave and others around the...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 17, 2025 | Cityscene
As summer draws near, focusing on water safety is imperative. The CDC reports that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14 in the U.S., with about 4,000 fatalities annually. Do you know everything you need to know about...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 17, 2025 | Cityscene
Taking place Thursday June 19, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Calder Plaza in Downtown Grand Rapids is the fifth annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam, a celebration that centers Black art, entertainment, culture and experiences. The event pays homage to Juneteenth, also...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 10, 2025 | Cityscene
Fans of Chihuly and colorful art and sculpture will want to mark their calendars, as Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced a major forthcoming exhibition of his work: CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens. Continuing a decades-old relationship with...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 9, 2025 | Cityscene
When you’re looking for a safe space to hang out with likeminded people, gay bars are the place to be. While West Michigan could certainly use more dedicated LGBTQ+ spaces, the spots we do have are excellent institutions that have persisted for a reason. Also,...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 3, 2025 | Financial
Let’s just say it: You’re the go-to person—for your team, your family, your future. You know the birthdays, the deadlines, the dental cleanings. You send the snacks, read the contracts, approve the budgets. And while you’re more than capable of...
by Maggie Mutch | Jun 2, 2025 | Financial
There’s a quiet undercurrent I hear from almost every successful woman I work with: “I make good money, but am I doing this right?” Sound familiar? If you’re the primary earner, the schedule keeper, the household CEO—and somehow still expected to decode retirement...
