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
These Michigan Beers Ranked Among Most Delicious in America
Have you tried the 7 Mitten State brews ranked among the "most delicious" in the U.S.?
Dads Get in Free to John Ball Zoo Today
If you're looking for something fun to do with Dad today, head to John Ball Zoo, where pops will get in free, with the purchase of a child's ticket.
West Michigan Woman Accused of Stomping on Sea Turtle Nest in Miami
A 41-year-old Hudsonville resident is accused of entering a protected area in Miami Beach, Fla., and stomping on a sea turtle nest and poking it with a stick.
Fight Breaks Out, One Shot at Muskegon Heights Festival
Police are investigating after a fight broke out at the Muskegon Heights Festival early Sunday and one person was wounded by a gunshot.
Wood TV 8 reports that the fight started around 1 a.m. in Rowan Park, causing one of the beer tents to shut down early...
Wood TV 8 reports that the fight started around 1 a.m. in Rowan Park, causing one of the beer tents to shut down early...
Gus’s Original Restaurant Closing in Grand Rapids
After 35 years on the corner of Leonard Ave. near the East Beltline, the stone oven pizza joint is shutting its doors for good.
John Ball Zoo Free for Kids on Fridays This Summer
Cut down the number of times you hear "I'm booooooooored!" this summer.
Grand Rapids Limits Days You Can Set Off Fireworks
Grand Rapids just cut back the number of days you can legally shoot off fireworks and increased the amount of the fine you could be hit with.
Free Kayak Rental June 22 at Riverside Park
Kayak for free at Riverside Park on Market Ave. on Saturday, June 22!
Job Fair for Veterans Thursday in Muskegon
Veterans searching for employment are invited to the 8th Annual Veterans Job Fair is this Thursday, June 13th, in Muskegon.
Spirit Airlines Passenger Banned for Life for Vaping on Detroit Flight
Spirit Airlines has banned a passenger for life who was allegedly vaping on a flight earlier this week from Detroit to New Orleans.
Corona Testing Ways to Save our Waters with Plastic-Free 6-Pack Rings
With more and more plastic entering our oceans every day, Corona is doing what they can to NOT be a part of the problem.
3 Michigan Cities Among Places with Most Breweries Per Capita in U.S.
Well it's not shocking news... But IT is pretty interesting to see which Michigan cities have the most breweries, and how they stack up to other cites in the U.S.