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: My own rude and feisty orange cat (Money Bags! Yes, that's his real name!), 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
24-Story High Rise Proposed Across from Van Andel Arena
Wheeler Development Group wants to construct a 24-story, mixed-use building at 22 Ottawa NW, which is currently a city-owned parking lot.
Are Payless Shoe Stores Coming Back to West Michigan?
Last year Payless filed for bankruptcy and closed all its U.S. stores, but now it sounds like the company might be coming back from the dead.
Payless ShoeSource announced Thursday that the company has emerged from bankruptcy with a new executive management…
Payless ShoeSource announced Thursday that the company has emerged from bankruptcy with a new executive management…
Busch Beer Thinks the Upper Peninsula is in Wisconsin
Dang, the U.P. just can't catch a break. At times, Michigan's Upper Peninsula just gets left off of maps entirely, but in this instance, Busch Beer thinks it's part of Wisconsin.
Grand Rapids Students Could Get Free College Starting in 2020
The Grand Rapids Promise Scholarship will enable high school students to get two years of free tuition at Grand Rapids Community College.
Bell’s Brewery’s Light Hearted Ale is Coming January 20
Love Bell's Two Hearted Ale, but not all the calories? Bell's is planning to release a low-calorie version, Light Hearted Ale, later this month.
Teens Charged in Michigan Billboard Porn Incident
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a pornographic billboard display along I-75 in September.
Man Wearing Only Underwear Carjacks Vehicle in Kalamazoo
A man wearing only underwear was arrested for carjacking and resisting arrest in Kalamazoo Saturday afternoon.
Want a Job with the City of Grand Rapids?
New year, new job? If you want to make a career change in 2020, the City of Grand Rapids has open positions!
Police Investigate Deadly Stabbing in SE Grand Rapids
The homicide occurred early Sunday in the 1000 block of Bates Street SE near Franklin Street SE.
You Could Get Paid $100,000 a Year to Manage a Taco Bell
The fast food chain announced they're going to test paying restaurant general managers $100,000 a year at some locations in the Midwest and Northeast later in 2020.