Sunlight should pour in through our windows, but doesn’t. The air feels heavy even on breezy days. It’s disorienting. And it’s slowly unraveling everything we associate with summer.

They gave up just before it came back. As America rediscovers heirloom craft, one of its great clockmakers closes shop. But is it too soon to quit?

Foxtail is opening its fifth location in West Michigan, while local favorite Wildroast continues to focus on the sit-down coffee experience. We sat down with Zach, founder of Wildroast, to talk about Grandville’s growth, why he sold his drive-thru to Foxtail, and what makes a strong community.

I still think about that wrecking ball. Not the Miley Cyrus one, though that’s part of the story. I’m talking about the real one — the full-sized steel wrecking ball that used to swing proudly at the center of Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus. It hung like a monument to freedom. Or foolishness. Or both. And it was perfect.

After years of planning, negotiation, and advocacy, veterans in one of Michigan’s fastest-growing counties finally have a place to call their own.

Electric vehicles, drone technology, and veteran advocacy took center stage in Muskegon as the Tesla Owners Club of Michigan hosted its most impactful summer meetup yet.

Look closer—the Holland woman’s “Off with his head” sign wasn’t just rhetoric. She waved a severed head on a stick high above the crowd. We attended the NO KINGS rally to see for ourselves and ask questions.

RC crawlers have taken the place of Pinewood Derby. Grand Rapids is home to the largest indoor RC crawler course in the state, offering enthusiasts a thrilling and challenging terrain to test their rigs.

Rainy night? Pizza fix. DJ’s in Hudsonville delivers bold flavor, hometown charm, and a rooftop expansion on the horizon—making it a must-visit slice stop.

Five Patmos Library staffers quit in unison—and went straight to the press. It wasn’t just a resignation. It was a planned media stunt aimed at the board and the community that elected them.

Water towers used to be charming. Now they’re Franken-towers—stuffed with antennas, draped in wires, and sometimes disguised as fake trees that fool no one. Charming, right?

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted 10–1 to approve a new official letterhead policy for commissioners speaking in their individual capacity.

The Ottawa County Board made a big change this week that will make it easier to cut off debate during meetings. Supporters say it will keep things moving; others say it's a power grab that shuts down opposing voices.

Booker pays homage to his upbringing in West Michigan, and his deep-rooted passion for classic Chevrolet Blazers.

While the protests remained peaceful on the surface, some undertones in the crowd hinted at darker sentiments.

HopCat in Holland eerily empty. We’re talking “is it even open?” levels of quiet.

The Allegan County Demolition Derby isn’t just a local event—it’s a full-throttle celebration of resilience, community, and unapologetic chaos.

Alright, the internet won’t shut up about tallow fries, so obviously, we had to investigate. Are they the crispy, golden revolution fast food desperately needs? Or just another foodie fad that’ll disappear faster than a Taco Bell menu item? Let’s find out.

Holland, Michigan—home of tulips, windmills, and charming downtown streets that look like a movie set.