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A little peek into our next adventure 🛶🌲. Color Out Here takes on Isle Royale. Episode premieres June 30th ✨ #coloroutherewgvu

This Memorial Day, #WGVU, #PBS, and #NPR remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. #MemorialDay

🎬✨ These stories are W. MI We’re honored to be recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters at the 2026 MAB Awards. 💙 Thanks to the communities who share their stories 📺 Watch the award‑winning stories on the WGVU App or YouTube. #MIBroadcasters #wgvupublicmedia

Explore the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois — from the years after emancipation to the eve of the March on Washington — and discover how his activism still resonates today. From American Masters, Tuesday at 9pm on WGVU Public Media. #WEBDuBois

Adult swim classes?! Say less 🌊 COH partnered with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, and we’re diving in just before summer. There’s no better way to learn than alongside community and friends. Stay tuned… and beaches, watch out 👀. #coloroutherewgvu

It's been a minute, but we're back at schulerbooks to learn about the poetry of Jane Zwart #PBSBooks #WGVUReads #FootnotesWGVU

Grab your own WGVU shirt from the Founders Tap Room Store in downtown Grand Rapids now through the end of June! Every single purchase goes right back into supporting local public media you love. We'll see you around the West Michigan neighborhood! #viewerslikebrew

We had a great Saturday celebrating health, wellness, and our community! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a fun day full of energy, friends, and family!

Dogs are welcome at the Fun Run!! Is your dog running?? Choose from a 5K, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile dog walk & kids run! Be part of a fun-filled morning for a great cause! Sign up today! https://bit.ly/ShelleyFunRun26 #ShelleyFunRun26

Do you love to run? 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 📍 Millennium Park | Grand Rapids Choose from a 5K, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile dog walk & kids run! Be part of a fun-filled morning for a great cause! Sign up today! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/TheShelleyIrwinFunRun  #ShelleyFunRun26

Are you thinking about getting back outside to run?! 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 📍 Millennium Park | Grand Rapids Choose from a 5K, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile dog walk & kids run! Be part of a fun-filled morning for a great cause! Sign up today! https://bit.ly/ShelleyFunRun26 #ShelleyFunRun26

Shelley chats with Kym Matthews about running and the Shelley Irwin Fun Run! 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 📍 Millennium Park | Grand Rapids https://bit.ly/ShelleyFunRun26  #ShelleyFunRun26

✨ From the Powerful Women Podcast ✨ Shelley Irwin talks with Samantha Scott, co-owner & President of Preferred Employment & Living Supports & proud Athena Young Professional Award winner https://www.wgvunews.org/2026-03-02/2025-athena-young-professional-award-winner-samantha-scott-shares-her-story

Meet Tonja Gofoe-Moyer-the only Black beekeeper in W MI 🐝 In this podcast w/Jennifer Moss, Tonja shares her story https://www.wgvunews.org/2026-03-02/local-bipoc-michigan-beekeeper-and-family-owned-honey-producer-and-educator-of-all-things-honey-tonja-gofoe-moyer-shares-her-story #powerfulwomenwgvu

"Do you like free music? Me too. @soundsofthezoo provides a whole week of free live music in Kalamazoo during the fall in Kalamazoo." Check it out on #KalamazooLivelyArts! https://youtu.be/3Ju1CRZBaxM 

It's Back 🎉 Lace up & join the fun at the Shelley Irwin Fun Run benefiting WGVU Public Media! 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026 📍 Millennium Park | Grand Rapids Choose from a 5K, 2-mile walk, or 1-mile dog walk & kids run! Sign up today: bit.ly/ShelleyFunRun26  #ShelleyFunRun26

🌟 On this episode from the Powerful Women Podcast, meet LaSandra Gaddy, President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation! 🌟 https://www.wgvunews.org/2026-03-02/the-first-african-american-woman-to-head-the-grand-rapids-community-foundation-shares-her-story  #powerfulwomenwgvu

🎙️🎧 Check out this episode from the Powerful Women Podcast! Theresa Anderson, Production & Operations Director for ArtPrize, joins Jennifer Moss to share her story! https://www.wgvunews.org/2026-03-02/the-amazing-innovator-taking-artprize-to-new-heights-shares-her-story #powerfulwomenwgvu

The Kalamazoo Choral Arts combines diverse singers, programming, and music to bring the joy of music to their community. Learn more https://youtu.be/9ypU0MtNj0c #KalamazooLivelyArts

Human trafficking can happen anywhere, including Kent County. On Mutually Inclusive, we hear from a local survivor and the Kent Co. Sheriff's Office, who are on the front lines of prevention. #mutuallyinclusivewgvu Sacred Beginnings, Kent County Sheriff's Office

📚✨Shelley Irwin talks with Julie Tabberer-Head of the Grand Rapids History Center at the Grand Rapids Public Library-about Helen J. Claytor & her impact. https://www.wgvunews.org/2026-03-02/head-of-the-grand-rapids-history-center-julie-tabberer-shares-the-story-of-helen-j-claytor #powerfulwomenwgvu

Snowshoes, sun, and smiles with Color Out Here in Munising, Michigan! ☀️ #coloroutherewgvu

Oral health is a large part of your overall health and wellbeing, but access to affordable care is an ongoing battle for many. Mutually Inclusive talks with Catherine's Health Center about its mission to serve patients regardless on their ability to pay.

From stick figures to stunning comic book illustration, Devon Yeider is living the dream—creating bold, dynamic art in the comic book world. 🎨💥