In the not too distant future, Kristin Salerno may very likely be a household name. To a legion of local non-profits, musicians and politicians, she already is.
Who needs Whole Foods? Natural and organic grocery stores are committed to West Michigan's neighborhood revitilization. In some hoods, they're the only grocer on the block.
Teacher turned songwriter Karisa Williams is the reigning Jammie winner for Best Album and one of the local scene's fastest rising stars. Have a listen.
Used to be it was enough to do the crane pose and some easy posture sitting. Local fitness studios today are evolving and innovating to attract a wider demographic.
You could go jogging. Or you could sprint through the CBD in an urban game of capture the flag. Here's some local fall fitness fun you're not going to see in the Olympics.