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There’s a certain point every year when West Michigan seems to collectively decide it’s time for fall. The coffee shops roll out the pumpkin spice, the leaves begin their slow transformation, and farms and orchards start filling up with hay bales, pumpkins and apple...
On November 5, step out of your daily grind and into a room filled with a truly transformative energy. From connecting with local professional women and learning tangible tips from sessions that don't hold back, to hearing from a brilliant set of speakers, the 2026...
Food costs are continuing to rise, forcing families to often choose between whole foods and processed food items that tend to be less healthier options. According to a summertime poll from the American Heart Association and Research! America, approximately 60% of...
Experienced nonprofit and public-sector leader brings a passion for mission, advocacy, and community to the Center. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County has welcomed Jennifer “Jen” Hunt as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hunt joined the Center...
Are sound waves the future of cancer treatment? Join Dr. Clifford Cho of Van Andel Institute and University of Michigan Health-West for a look at histotripsy, an innovative approach that uses ultrasound waves to treat liver tumors without surgery. Additionally, he’ll...
At some point, the calendar starts filling up with everyone else’s needs. Work. Family. Appointments. Errands. Home projects. The never-ending list of things that somehow always seem to need doing. And somewhere along the way, time with friends can become the thing...
Protein really is that girl at the moment. From internet virality to seeing it pop up in processed products everywhere, it’s hard not to notice that protein has truly taken center stage recently. And while protein is undeniably a key part of any diet, how much is too...
The air is crisp, the leaves are revealing their warm-toned hues, and we’re once again embracing all the autumn season brings along with it. In this fall edition of “Bringing Back Whimsy,” we’re sharing our top tips for focusing on the art of noticing, trying...
A necessary part of breast health and overall wellness, mammograms can be intimidating if you’ve never gotten one before—or if it’s been a while since you’ve had one done. For a look at common things women wish they knew before their first mammogram, we connected with...
Billie Carson was just 15 years old when she lost her mother. Years later, that loss would inspire something she never could have imagined at the time: Amor Fati Headstone Cleaning, a West Michigan business dedicated to honoring the lives and stories of those we love....