by Claire Chapin | Jul 28, 2026 | Blog
What’s the point in going about life without some fun and wonderful little moments of joy? When we can take the boring and make it intriguing, why shouldn’t we? So welcome to a season series I’d like to call: Bringing Back Whimsy—an exploration of what it means to...
by Claire Chapin | Jul 28, 2026 | Cityscene
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist of The Verve Pipe, and award-winning author and mental health advocate Vonnie Woodrick have joined together to create an original song with one purpose: to change the conversation around suicide...
by Claire Chapin | Jul 28, 2026 | Travel
Summer has a way of filling up quickly. Between work, activities, and the endless list of things that need attention, it’s easy to look up and realize the season is slipping by. That’s what makes Ludington such a welcome escape. Just 90 minutes from Grand Rapids, this...
by Claire Chapin | Jul 21, 2026 | Cityscene
Looking for a good read? Perhaps even coupled with a welcoming space to enjoy it in? Come along as we share some of our favorite local independent options for bookworms and lovers of all things literary. Cellar Bird Books cellarbirdbooks.com Shoppers here will find a...
by Claire Chapin | Jul 16, 2026 | Wellness
Summer is a time for outdoor fun, relaxation, and making memories with loved ones. It’s also a time when children are at risk of experiencing what’s known as the “Summer Slide”—learning loss some students experience when they’re away from the regular rhythm of school....
by Claire Chapin | Jul 16, 2026 | Cityscene
Before a PAWS dog changes someone’s life, countless people help shape its journey. For Amy and Garrett, that journey began nearly a year ago with NASH, a Paws With A Cause (PAWS) foster puppy. Since welcoming NASH into their home as volunteer foster puppy...
by Maggie Mutch | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
by Claire Chapin | Jul 7, 2026 | Wellness
In partnership with First Steps Kent and the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program has launched in zip code 49507 in Kent County. Starting July 1, eligible families in Kent County 49507 can now receive $1,500 during pregnancy...
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...
