by Maggie Mutch | Jul 7, 2025 | Cityscene
Much like many folks in our community, we love showing local love whenever possible. Come along as we touch on a (far from exhaustive) shortlist on some of our loved local women-owned businesses, perfect for your summer activities, whether you’re shopping,...
by Kelsey | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so you might be looking for the perfect little gift to show mom or the mother figures in your life just how much they mean to you. With the focus on keeping your spending local, check out this shortlist of shops and...
by Kelsea Rounds | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
Meet WKLQ-FM “The Q” 94.5—your new local radio station that embraces innovative artists and music from multiple genres previously unheard in West Michigan on a commercial radio station! Since January 2019, The Q has featured unique current artists such as...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 13, 2018 | Food & Drink
Once upon a time, there was a young woman with a love of flowers, a dream and some extra space in her basement. When the basement was overwhelmed, there was a bit of room to spare in the kitchen. Or dining room. Then one day, a building became available, walking...
by Kelsea Rounds | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog
My mother’s cousin, Martin Waalkes, recently said, “For Grandma, sugar and butter were spices.” (Referring to my great-grandmother, Sarah Ritzema Waalkes.) It’s true: The Dutch are not known for extraordinarily flavorful food. In fact, I...
