Grand Rapids Living

2013 Parade of Homes entry focuses on natural setting overlooking the Rogue River

2013-05-23T11:34:14Z

Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids, this year's parade features homes throughout Kent County and eastern Ottawa County in prices that range from $100,000 to more than $1 million.

CT scans for smokers offered for $99 in hopes of catching lung cancer early

2013-05-23T10:00:09Z

Saint Mary's Health Care is offering the low-dose lung CT scans, which have been shown to reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

Workshop on loving-kindness meditation to be led by interfaith spiritual director

2013-05-22T22:30:20Z

The Center for Mindfulness is sponsoring the workshop on metta, a meditation practice involving six levels of blessing.

West Nile virus warning: 'People are not afraid enough,' says woman who survived infection

2013-05-22T10:00:48Z

"I was in such extraordinary pain," says Michelle Dann, who was hospitalized five weeks with West Nile virus.

'Finish the Bite' cupcake competition to raise awareness, funds for American Cancer Society's 100th birthday

2013-05-21T21:45:52Z

Tickets are $20 and will include free samples from all of the bakers plus one ballot to cast for the People’s Choice award.

Wyoming High School top scholars

2013-05-21T17:42:02Z

Wyoming High school will graduate 291 seniors on May 23 in commencement ceremonies at Grand Rapids First Church. The top 10 students are:Thao HuynhSupplied Thao HuynhGrade-point average: 4.149 (co-valedictorian)Parents: An Huynh and Hoa VuActivities and awards: Thao was a member...

Hudsonville Unity Christian High School top scholars

2013-05-21T16:09:18Z

Hudsonville Unity Christian High School's graduating class is made up of 165 graduates. Commencement will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Kentwood Community Church. Admission is by ticket only. Teacher Brian Mast will speak.The top 10 seniors are:...

I need a family: Dallas needs parents committed to his success

2013-05-21T15:51:45Z

Dallas, a second-grader, has interests that are typical for a child his age. He loves video games, playing outside, and wants to learn to play the drums and guitar in the hopes of one day being in a rock-n--roll band.

Hudsonville High School top scholars

2013-05-21T14:50:16Z

The Hudsonville High School graduation will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the DeVos Fieldhouse at Hope College. There will be 385 students graduating. The top 10 students are: Austin MeadowsSupplied Austin MeadowsGrade-point average:4.269Parents: Lee and Michelle...

Three things you should know about the mosquito invasion (and West Nile virus)

2013-05-21T13:08:31Z

After recording the second highest number of West Nile virus cases in 2012, health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes this summer.

Poverty surging in Grand Rapids, suburbs: Brookings Institution book

2013-05-21T13:03:20Z

Mayor George Heartwell is 'stunned' by the data, while the state demographer offers a few statistical caveats to temper interpretation of the rates.

SavingsAngel: Three ways to avoid falling for marketing gimmicks

2013-05-21T10:31:41Z

SavingsAngel gives strategies to help shoppers get the best deals without falling for a sales gimmicks.

Photo break: Rain, sun and extra innings at Fifth Third Ballpark

2013-05-20T22:09:59Z

This game had it all. A rain delay, sunshine, controversy, extra innings and a great celebration. Here are some pictures that captured the day as the West Michigan Whitecaps hosted the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Fifth Third Ballpark Monday, May 20, 2013.

Louis C.K. vs. good taste: Does anybody care?

2013-05-20T21:14:41Z

More and more, mainstream comedy revels in the tasteless.

Missed out on Powerball jackpot? Pastors promote up to $30K in public money for foreclosure prevention

2013-05-20T11:41:50Z

A Michigan State Housing Development Authority program will announce a promotional partnership with area clergy.

See what's on the East Grand Rapids Prom 2013 dance mix

2013-05-19T15:38:21Z

Students at East Grand Rapids High School's prom celebrated the Roaring '20s while dancing to Swedish House Mafia and Usher at The Goei Center in Grand Rapids Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Photos from Ottawa Hills High School Prom at the Kroc Center

2013-05-19T13:30:05Z

It's your chance to show off your tuxedo or dress, your corsage, or your limousine and get some camera time to throw shout-outs to your classmates.

Photos from East Grand Rapids' Roaring '20s prom at The Goei Center

2013-05-19T12:33:02Z

A handful of students looked like they came off "The Great Gatsby" movie set.

Gardeners rejoice: Frost-free date fast approaching

2013-05-19T11:11:23Z

Experienced gardeners hold off planting warm season crops until Memorial Day weekend in West Michigan. It’s not necessarily the air temperature, but soil temperature that determines success or failure when planting.

High-end homes: $1.9 million home overlooking Grand River boasts Hollywood pedigree, great vistas

2013-05-18T10:47:00Z

What other house can claim to have been a set for a Hollywood movie? What other house offers sweeping vistas of the Grand River Valley from more than 50 windows built into a 30-foot turret?