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
‘Really Really Free Market’ is Happening in Grand Rapids This Week
Who doesn't love free stuff?! There's an event in Grand Rapids this week in which everything is totally free.
GR’s Turf Painting Thing Has a Name… It’s Not ‘Turf Painting Thing’, But Close
The City of Grand Rapids has been looking for help naming its new a turf-painting robot... and we have a winner!
‘Mystery’ Detroit Sports Star’s Former Mansion on Market for $10M [PHOTOS]
Check out this Bloomfield Hills mansion outfitted with Versace tile, theater room, gorgeous pool, tennis court, and basketball court, that was originally built by a major figure in Detroit sports.
Two Longtime Grand Rapids Restaurants Are Closing For Good
Two more restaurants in the Grand Rapids area have announced they are shutting their doors for good.
Rinaldi's Pizza and Sub Shop has announced they are permanently closing their location at 966 Fulton Street East after decades in business...
Rinaldi's Pizza and Sub Shop has announced they are permanently closing their location at 966 Fulton Street East after decades in business...
Grand Haven High Schools Going Virtual For Two Weeks, Sports Paused
Following spring break, Grand Haven High School students will not be returning to in-person learning and youth sports are temporarily paused.
GRCC Baseball To Play Kellogg CC at LMCU Ballpark in Free Game
Grand Rapids Community College is taking on Kellogg Community College in an upcoming double header at LMCU Ballpark- the home of the Whitecaps. The double header is free to attend.
Dog Walkers Find Decomposing Body Near Plaster Creek in Grand Rapids
Police are calling the death "suspicious".
MSP Search for Missing 16-Year-Old From Muskegon County
16-year-old Benjamin Lawrence Rendulic, 16, was last seen about 9 p.m. Tuesday night near Holton and Beattie roads in Dalton Township.
New Cookie Bakery Opening in GR, Free Cookie Day Friday
Yum! A new option for sweet treats is opening this week in Grand Rapids! And they're giving away free cookies!
Staffing Firm Holding Job Fair This Week To Hire 500 in West Michigan
Looking for a new job or know someone who is? A staffing agency in West Michigan is holding a job fair this week, with the goal of hiring 500 people at more than 100 local companies.