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Jennifer Feuerstein has been writing since she was a child. And while she always knew she wanted to one day write a book, for the longest time, she couldn't pinpoint exactly what she'd write about. As it turns out, some life experiences—ranging from tragic to...
Allegan, Speak Up to host second annual Pride event, expand festivities. Taking place August 4 and 5 in downtown Allegan is the second annual Allegan Out Loud event, a vibrant celebration of the LBGTQIA+ community. After the success of its first one-day, Pride-themed...
The Return to the River festival is coming back to Downtown Grand Rapids for a second year! This free music and art festival will take place on the banks of the Grand River on Saturday, August 26 – Sunday, August 27, 2023. Attendees could enjoy local and regional...
What makes a community? Undoubtedly, the magic comes from its people. Our lives wouldn't be what they are without the stellar local establishments found around every corner of West Michigan, from the newly-founded to the well-established and everything in between....
Whether traveling abroad for the first time or visiting a favorite destination you've enjoyed many times before, getting sick or injured are among the last things anyone would want to experience while traveling. To learn more about what you should consider before and...
You don't have to book a flight out of state to catch some waves out on the water this summer! The Great Lakes Surf Festival (GLSF) returns for its fifth year on Saturday, August 12 from 12:30 – 6 p.m. at Muskegon's Pere Marquette Beach for what organizers say is the...
I'm not exactly sure what came over me when I decided to sign up for the upcoming Detroit Free Press International Half Marathon this coming October. Perhaps it was the fact that I ran it exactly 10 years ago and figured, "why not do it again?" Or maybe it was the...
Key financial lessons to teach your children as they grow. Talking to kids about money can be awkward, but it's important. That's the takeaway from a recent T. Rowe Price survey, which showed that parents consider topics like death and politics easier to discuss with...
Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on the effects social media use has on youth mental health, indicating that while social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that it can also pose a risk of harm to the mental...
On June 5, Cindy Foley began her new role as the next Director and CEO of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Foley comes to GRAM after a 17-year tenure at the Columbus Museum of Art, where she most recently served as the Scantland Family Executive Deputy Director for...