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
Tuesday is Another Clean Air Action Day in West Michigan
Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range.
Everyone in Hudsonville is About to Get a $3K Water Bill
But don't freak out! The City of Hudsonville says it's a mistake.
Monday July 6 is a Clean Air Action Day in West Michigan
Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range.
Dorr Residents Hold 4th of July Parade Despite Executive Orders
After the Dorr Business Association canceled its Fourth of July parade and fireworks, residents carried on to make sure that a celebration still happened.
Kalamazoo Man Will Race Lawnmower Across U.S. on New Reality Show
The casting call read, "If you are not ready for adventure, fun, pain sometimes, but something really rewarding, don’t apply"-- Well, one West Michigan man was READY.
MI Amazon Driver Leaves Van, Packages and Quits on Twitter
A Michigan man's Tweet that he abandoned his Amazon job in the middle of his shift- leaving a van full of packages parked at a gas station- has gone viral.
Free Meals for Kids at These 8 GRPS Sites This Summer
With kids out of school during the stay-at-home order, and now on summer break, some may not be getting the meals they need. Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced locations this summer where West Michigan kids can get free meals.
Multiple Grand Rapids Restaurants Close After Employees Test Positive for Covid-19
Several Grand Rapids bars and restaurants have announced they are temporarily closing after workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Asian Street Food Drive-Thru Event Coming Up in Grand Rapids
If you've been missing food trucks, you can get your Asian Street Food fix in a few weeks!
Northern Michigan Market’s Sign Says Wear a Mask or Pay $10
Like a lot of businesses, a small, family-owned grocery store in northern Michigan is requiring customers wear masks.
2-Year-Old Elvis the Rooster Needs a Good Home
A two-year-old rooster named Elvis is up for adoption from Michigan Humane Society.
Revamped Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is Happening in August
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is on for 2020, but with some changes this year to help support local eateries.