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: 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
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Even though the snowflakes are flying, did you know that Grand Rapids City Parks remain open in the wintertime?
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Some escape-artist cows decided to take a snowy stroll through West Michigan this week...
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The food and drink scene on Bridge Street continues to grow!
New Cocktail Lounge Opens on Grand Rapids West Side
There's a new spot to grab drinks in Grand Rapids!
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It's a different take on your traditional holiday light show...
Comedian Kevin Nealon Catches a Bite at Grand Rapids Restaurant
Looks like comedian and actor Kevin Nealon knows what the locals know - this West Michigan restaurant is one of the best!
Oh Snow! Parts of West Michigan Could Get 7 Inches of Snow This Weekend
We knew snow was coming... But THIS much?!
WWE Raw Returns to Grand Rapids in February 2023
WWE Raw is coming to Grand Rapids next year!
Authentic Mexican Restaurant Expands with New West Michigan Location
Something to taco 'bout!
Death Investigation Underway After Body Found In Grand River
Grand Rapids Police are investigating after a body was found in the Grand River Friday morning.
Scooter’s Coffee Now Open in Grand Rapids – AND Another One is On The Way!
Scooter's Coffee, a Nebraska-based coffee shop with more than 300 locations nationwide, has opened its first Michigan location in Grand Rapids - and they're planning to open another before the end of the year!
Slide Into Winter Fun! Snow Tube at Night at This Michigan Winter Park
There's plenty of fun to be had outside in Michigan during the winter: ice skating, skiing, sledding, the list goes on. But if you're looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, snow tube at night under dazzling lights at this Michigan farm!