Laura Hardy

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Struggling to Find a Place in Grand Rapids? Garages Could Soon Be the AnswerStruggling to Find a Place in Grand Rapids? Garages Could Soon Be the AnswerLaura Hardy / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterIf you’ve been hunting for a place to live in Grand Rapids lately, you already know, it’s a little rough out there. Whether you’re trying to rent your first apartment or find something affordable that’s not falling apart, you’re in for a hunt and a lot of competition.

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Where You Should Head for Record Store Day 2025 in Grand RapidsWhere You Should Head for Record Store Day 2025 in Grand RapidsLaura Hardy / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThis weekend is Record Store Day, and in West Michigan you have some awesome options on where you can try to get this year's exclusive vinyl releases. Record Store day is Christmas for music collectors, with artists releasing special pressings of albums exclusively at local record stores across the country.

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Recently someone shared a fact with me that seemed so unhinged, I thought they had to be pulling a prank on me. What if someone told you there were really jellyfish swimming around in Michigan lakes. Would you laugh them off, or assume they meant some exotic species escaped from an aquarium? Well, it’s true. Michigan is home to a species of freshwater jellyfish, and they’re not part of some Great Lakes myth.

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How Video Games Are Changing Lives for At-Risk Youth in Grand RapidsHow Video Games Are Changing Lives for At-Risk Youth in Grand RapidsLaura Hardy / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterFor as long as I can remember, video games have been more than just a hobby. Playing games like Counterstrike 1.6 and Halo back in the day, gave me confidence and quick-thinking skills. I learned to problem-solve on the fly, collaborate with teammates, and push through challenges.

2 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Earlier this week the NCAA found itself skating on thin ice with Western Michigan University fans (and this time, it wasn’t over a controversial call during a game.)As excitement has building for WMU’s first-ever Frozen Four appearance, fans arrived in St. Louis last weekend and started sharing photos from the Enterprise Center.