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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, dining,...
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) comes alive this summer as more than just a backdrop for its headline summer exhibition, Sharks; it becomes a stage for community, discovery, and creativity. Here’s a look at the jam-packed summer schedule at the GRPM. SHARKS,...
After decades away, Sue Gifford is back in the place where it all began. A Grand Rapids native and graduate of Aquinas College, Gifford recently returned to West Michigan to take on a new chapter in a career marked by purpose, people, and deep community impact. As the...
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....
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 pain—Woodrick is...
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 to get your...
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...
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...
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...
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...