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
Grand Rapids Brewery Releasing New ‘Tootsie Roll Stout’ to Benefit Women’s Resource Center
Enjoy a creamy, chocolate stout AND do a good thing at the same time? I'm in!
Grand Rapids' Brewery Vivant is releasing a new beer to benefit Women's Resource Center.
Women's Resource Center is a nonprofit that's been working in Grand Rapids since 1973 to offer programs and services to educate and empower women to workplace success. The...
Michigan Mansion For Sale is Like Something From a Storybook… A Smurf Storybook
Come for the "smurf roof" stay for the lake frontage and seven car garage. And hey, if blue is your color, it's not just the roof...
Ready to Make a Splash? GR City Pools and Splash Pads Open June 10
With summer creeping up, you might be wondering when you can cool off in City of GR pools and splash pads. The answer is, in two weeks!
Multiple Grand Rapids City Commissioners’ Homes Vandalized Overnight
The Grand Rapids Police Department is investigating instances of vandalism targeting multiple City Commissioners' private residences.
Heat Wave Prompts Kent County’s Millennium Park Beach to Open Early for Season
It's not *quite* as toasty this week as it was last week, but still, it'll be nice to have a place to go to cool down!
Three Shootings in Grand Rapids Over the Weekend, Two Deadly
Grand Rapids Police are investigating three shootings incidents in the city that occurred over the weekend in which two people were killed.
New Seafood Restaurant Downtown Grand Rapids Announces Opening Date
The wait is almost over! A new "contemporary casual" restaurant serving fresh fish and seafood is opening downtown Grand Rapids before the end of the month.
LOOK: West Michigan Fire Department Rescues Fawn From Pit
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First Ever ‘Local Spins’ Music Festival Celebrating Michigan Bands Kicks Off Next Week
The West Michigan-centric music website Local Spins is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a weeklong festival highlighting Mitten State musicians.
Want to Work on Your Fitness? City of GR Offering 17 Free Outdoor Fitness Classes Starting May 23
Looking to get active outdoors this summer? The City of Grand Rapids is offering a bunch of free outdoor fitness classes!