Amanda Rahn

Amanda Rahn
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Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

Latest Stories

Date Night Ideas in Grand Rapids

Leave the kids with a sitter and spend a night on the town. Here are some date night ideas in Grand Rapids to help you plan.

Aqua Freeze Festival in St. Clair Shores

The Macomb County festival celebrates the freezing weather with a Mardi Gras theme and new kid-friendly events, Feb. 17-18, 2018, at Blossom Heath Park.

One-Stop Shop at Made Metro Collective

This Dearborn pop-up features hundreds of local products – including home decor, clothing and stuff for the kiddies.

PKSA Karate: Midtown Detroit’s Karate Training Spot for Kids

Local children can learn Tang Soo Do, a type of Korean karate, at this Detroit spot, which is PKSA's only urban location.

Grand Rapids Indoor Water Parks for Families

As the temperatures dip, take a trip to an indoor water park in and near Grand Rapids to forget about the cold outside.

Local Student Starts Kindness Club

The 12-year-old from Bloomfield Hills launched Michigan's first branch of the national nonprofit Samaritans365 at her school.

Architecture for Kids

Meet the Detroit mom who won a $50,000 grant for her 'Art and Architecture: Changing Our Cities Through Our Youth' program.

Baby Stores: Grand Rapids’ Top Places to Shop for Infants

Looking for West Michigan baby stores? Grand Rapids and nearby areas have several spots to shop. Browse our list for details.

Grand Rapids Santa Appearances and Events

Make lasting memories and snap a few pictures with the jolly man in red at these Santa appearances at local events in Grand Rapids.

Fudging the Facts: Why Some Tweens Tell Tall Tales

A local psychiatrist weighs in on what to do when your tween's imagination hits overdrive.

‘Rosie: A Detroit Herstory’ Book for Kids

A history lesson for kids about Detroit's role in World War II told from the perspective of women.

Ann Arbor Dad Pens ‘100 Reasons to Live’ Book About Teen Depression

This local psychologist discusses his inspiration for the book and offers three of his reasons to live.