Mindy Kaling’s Late Night celebrates individuality in a cutthroat industry—an empowering message for humor writers like me
I write jokes for a living. Well, I also write food reviews, local features,...
Roberta Griffith (1867-1941)
photo courtesy of the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council.
by The Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council
Born in 1867, Roberta Griffith grew up in an era when blindness was associated with impaired mental development and low expectations. Despite all,...
What I learned about my immigrant grandparents and my love for my heritage by traveling to Portugal For as long as I can remember, my Portuguese heritage has been an important...
June 14, 15, and 16
Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic. The Grand Taste Garden will feature food, games and chef demonstrations, along with live music. This ticket will grant access to both Grand Taste locations and includes general...
Everything you need to wear this summer, according to your zodiac sign If you have been stuck in a frustrating fashion rut lately, it’s always helpful to turn to your star...
Olander Earthworks Spheres
School is out and it’s time to play in the sand! Olander Earthworks Spheres engage your inner child as you roll or stamp the spheres and make patterns in the sand. Shown here are Lines, Flowers, and...
Your HelloGiggles horoscope, June 9th to June 15th: Avoid big decisions on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday We start this week on a few very confusing notes. You might feel unsure of...
This is every beauty product I’m currently obsessed with for the summer One of the best things about being a beauty editor is that packages upon packages of products arrive at...
Why learning a new language replaced Netflix binges as my ultimate form of self-care I spent the last year convincing myself that Netflix binges and deep social media rabbit holes were...
Words and photos by Mai Thao
Mai Thao is the chief operating officer of the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival, an event that brings together the rich traditions of the Asian and Pacific-Islander American communities in West Michigan. Along with owning...













