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The Vivacious Miss Audacious and Mr. Paw at home on the West Side
The Vivacious Miss Audacious and Mr. Paw at home on the West Side - Brian Kelly

Sports & Recreation Features

Caching In

Ryan Nelson sees a city with hidden loot lurking everywhere, and thanks to modern technology he can find it.  Follow Nelson and other intrepid adventurers as they seek out buried treasure -- usually right under someone else's nose.  read on…

Beating Up on Blubber

Even shadow boxing can be an exahusting workout under the watchful eye of Frank Perez, the owner of Frank's Knockout Fitness in the Stockbridge business district. See how the "sweet science" helps people get into shape.read on…

Flying the Frugal Skies

Take a trip with Rapid Growth on Allegiant Airlines, the budget carrier that flies to warmer destinations from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Here's some tips on keeping the low cost low for travel.read on…

Warming to New Ideas

Owners of a Wyoming company rubbed their hands together as the temperatures fell throughout October -- but out of delight, rather than trying to keep their digits warm.  Gary Gerds and his colleagues sell lightweight chemical handwarmers used by hunters, football fans and outdoor enthusiasts. read on…

Patricia's Psychology of Chocolate

After 30 years as a school psychologist, Patricia Christopher gave up head shrinking for a profession just as concentrated on the human pyche: Master Chocolatier.read on…

Bloody Sunday

It's the best kind of brunch. Watering holes citywide have turned Sunday into Bloody Mary day.  read on…

West Michigan, On Horseback

Never more than a quick drive from open range, West Michigan professionals are finding the perfect escape from the daily grind on the back of a horse.   read on…

Tastings Large and Small

Two kinds of tastings: Get ready for next week's Festival of Wine & Food at DeVos Place...read more. Then bring some of that sommelier service back home for a tasting party. Amy Ruis shows us how. read on…

Go to the Wine & Food Festival

A look ahead at the Grand Rapids Internatioanal Wine & Food Festival.read on…

Delivering Dancing Dreams

Some have crossed the world in pursuit of ballet dreams, while others are homegrown in this microcosm of creative talent, the Grand Rapids Ballet Company.read on…