Born in Lansing and raised in Hastings, Gary is no stranger to West Michigan. He attended Michigan Technological University in the Upper Peninsula--or “God’s Country” as some like to call it -- and continued his education at Oakland University. After graduating with his masters in mechanical engineering, Gary lived in Detroit while working in the [...]
Born and raised in West Michigan, Kera grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from Michigan State University (there was an automatic and proud “Go Green!” at the mention of her alma mater). She has always enjoyed being close to the Lakeshore and wanted to stay close. During her senior year at MSU, she interned for [...]
I’ve lived in Grand Rapids for 3 years now and come downtown periodically, usually by car, and park near my destination. When I started interning with Hello West Michigan and coming downtown several times a week, I learned about the Downtown Area Shuttle, or DASH bus. The DASH is a free bus that circulates through [...]
Going home, is a 5-hour drive from Grand Rapids. It’s manageable, but not always the most convenient trip for a weekend visit or doctor’s appointment. Fortunately there are other ways to get home. Flying from the Ford Airport or taking the Amtrak are two popular options, but my favorite alternative to driving is a trip [...]
This past school year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Cook Arts Center for one of my Spanish courses. Cook Arts Center is a program of Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities. I participated in their after-school program, helping with a ceramics class and drumming class. They have a variety of free arts programs, ranging [...]
Attending college over 5 hours away from my home in Wisconsin, it was important for me to find a community I could thrive in and feel like my best self. After living on campus at Calvin for two years, I was excited to branch out into Grand Rapids and become a part of it. When [...]
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