I grew up in South Haven. Gotta love the Lake Michigan shore! I still feel a yearning for the beach, pretty much daily. I moved to Grand Rapids to go to Calvin College and study theater. Eventually I changed my major to another passion of mine- media. I was lucky enough to nab a position as an intern at Townsquare Media. About 10 years later I’ve had the pleasure of working in many positions, and I love that I get to spend every week day 10-3 talking with you on GRD! The Liquid Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day! I just got married in September. My husband (that's still a little weird to say, haha!) Charlie and I laugh together every single day, and he puts up with all of my nonsense—which is not a small amount of nonsense… I may have a slight problem with watching too much TV: Anything on Investigation Discovery, Chopped, Real Housewives, documentaries on Netflix… I could go on. Other things I love: The beach (you may have thought I covered that already, but I really, really love it, OK?), reading, ‘90s alternative rock, people watching, drinking on patios, and most of all -- my dear, dear family.
Janna
West MI School Cracking Down on ‘Devious Licks’ TikTok Challenge Participants
It's a viral TikTok challenge (well it was anyway, before TikTok banned it and removed all the videos) - and one West Michigan school is fed up with students doing it.
GR Brewery Donating Half of Food Sales to Autism Support in West MI on Sept. 27
Coming up soon, you can help support a great cause and get some delicious food from a Grand Rapids restaurant and brewery.
Michigan’s First ‘Death Café’ is Now Open in Grand Rapids
There's a new space in Grand Rapids to enjoy coffee and tea while exploring what can be an uncomfortable topic: death.
Dean Transportation to Hold Three Hiring Events in Grand Rapids
Positions start at up to $21 per hour.
Grand Rapids Symphony, Ballet to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Covid Test
The Grand Rapids Symphony and Grand Rapids Ballet have announced updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines to attend performances.
Survey Finds Michiganders Think Unvaccinated Should Get $136 Incentive
Should the unvaccinated get cash incentives to get the shot?
$6M Makeover at Wyoming Park, Including Splash Pad, Set to Begin This Fall
Next summer residents could be cooling off in a new splash pad and biking fresh trails in Wyoming, as a redevelopment plan at an area park is getting underway this fall.
Study Ranks Michigan 5th in the U.S. for Most People with Student Loan Debt
Buried in student loan debt? Well, if it helps at all, A LOT of Michiganders are... Misery loves company?
Creston Brewery in NE Grand Rapids is Making a Comeback
After being closed for more than a year, Creston Brewery on Plainfield Ave. is reopening soon!
New Greek Restaurant Coming to SW Grand Rapids Area
Love Gyros, Greek salads, Falafel, and Souvlaki? A new Greek restaurant is coming soon to GR!
‘The Office’ Interactive Fan Experience is Just a Short Roadtrip from West MI
Bears. Beats. Battle Star Galactica. Presumably that and more you'll be able to experience at “The Office Experience”, a 17-room, two-story interactive exhibit opening soon just a short drive from West Michigan.