As the warm summer air settles in, it’s time we swap air-conditioned booths for wicker chairs on the patio, where the lakeshore breeze does all the cooling you need. Whether you’re looking for a romantic sunset dinner, a casual dockside burger, or a refreshing drink with a little umbrella, these five lakeside spots will offer some of the best local dining experiences—with a view.

This summer, you don’t need a passport or a beachside resort to immerse yourself in the heat. Just turn on your television and tune into Love Island, the reality show that’s heating up everyone’s screens. But behind the bikinis and bombshells lies a deeper question: What are we really consuming when we treat real people’s emotions (genuine or staged) as entertainment? And what does that say about us?

From tennis skirts, piped-collared shirts, and classic crewneck sweaters—preppy sport staples have begun to dominate the athleisure scene.

Starting this fall, a new housing initiative proposed by Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids is set to bring over fifty units of affordable housing to Downtown Holland. The plan, developed in collaboration with Community Action House and Hope Church, responds directly to a recent housing needs assessment projecting an urgent demand for low-income housing.

If you're looking for something to do as the summer ramps up, scroll through our list of family friendly events happening in West Michigan during the month of July.

If you stumble upon a colorful cluster of floats drifting near the shoreline, you may have just discovered the Lake Michigan Float Club—a local sensation drawing a growing community of young women eager to unwind, connect, and embrace summer’s simple joys. Here’s how it all began.

This past Wednesday, familiar faces returned to the Howard Miller Community Center in Zeeland to witness the fate of residential parcels. Mead-Johnson had requested to rezone the parcels in order to make way for its modernization, expansion plan.

For most Michiganders, the Fourth of July means this: grabbing an ice cold drink, embarking on a day spent near the water, and soaking up the sun until dusk settles in for fireworks. And where better to spend the holiday than in Holland—the ideal setting perfectly tailored to complement your patriotic celebrations.

Not all mansions are built equal. While the lakeshore of West Michigan boasts plenty of grand homes, one estate stands apart—not just for its size, but for its story. Just south of Holland, the historic Felt Mansion offers luxury greater than beauty itself; it offers a timeless tale of love carved within its brick exterior.

Last week, local artists gathered on Elm Street in Zeeland, Michigan, to showcase their shared talent through the vibrant medium of chalk art.

This past Thursday, passionate residents, staff members, and local stakeholders packed the Howard Miller Community Center in Zeeland to discuss a rezoning application submitted by Reckitt’s Mead-Johnson manufacturing facility.

Looking for something to do as a family? Scroll through our list of family friendly events happening in West Michigan for the month of June.