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Get involved and Live Local-Give Local

Jordan Carson — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:40 GMT

We're launching an exciting new Social Sizzle that involves you and your community! We're focusing on how you can Live Local-Give Local each week in West Michigan. Jordan Carson and the Social Sizzle will focus on charitable events and show you how to get involved!

Love Hungry Casts' Embarrassing Moments

Jordan Carson — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:18:38 GMT

Some of the love hungry casts' Most Embarrassing Moments will be revisited in a special to air on ABC. We love to watch Bachelors and Bachelorettes do crazy things in the name of love, and here's your chance to see fan favorites!

Fancy Footwork benefits the YWCA

Jordan Carson — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:39:56 GMT

The community is came together to work up a sweat and raise funds for the YWCA West Central Michigan. Check out photos from the 90-minute Zumbathon, and see how you can jump in on the next Zumbathon benefiting the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital!

Dancing with the Stars Season Finale

Jordan Carson — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:15 GMT

After 10 weeks of entertaining, stylized dancing, and only one couple will be crowned "Dancing with the Stars" Champions. Tonight's last opportunity to impress the judges and viewers will be a show stopper on ABC!

Photos: Girls on the Run..You go girls!

Jordan Carson — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:47:58 GMT

Girls were on the run to celebrate 10 years for the Kent County Girls on the Run! See photos here! You go girls!

Dance and shake for charity's sake

Jordan Carson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:54:52 GMT

Get your body movin’ and grovin’ at the community Zumbathon benefit! The community is coming together to work up a sweat and raise funds for the YWCA. Plus see how you can donate for women and children in our community!

Photos: Red Carpet Style at Cannes

Jordan Carson — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:56:25 GMT

Actors hit the red carpet with sizzling style in France this week. Photographers lined the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival snapping photos of wardrobe hits and misses. See red hot style that stole the show!

Moving forward with KCGOTR

Jordan Carson — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:38:48 GMT

Girls will be on the run this Saturday to celebrate 10 years for the Kent County Girls on the Run! The Season Finale 5K will celebrate the hard work done by the young participants. Because this is such a special day, the entire community was invited to join in the fun!

Win a sweet summer treat from BIGGBY

Jordan Carson — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:52:17 GMT

Sip a sweet treat this spring with a chance to win from BIGGBY Coffee! Jordan is giving away a BIGGBY Prize Pack filled with coffee, travel mugs and a BIGGBY Gift card! Enter to win here!

'DWTS' gets new routines this week

Jordan Carson — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Five remaining couples take to the ballroom floor during the Semi-Finals tonight on DWTS. Each couple will perform two routines, inching their way closer to the coveted mirror ball trophy. Last week viewers were asked to vote via twitter on a new style of dance for each couple to perform. See what's in store this week!

Photos: Sweet treats and hot fashion

Jordan Carson — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:20:26 GMT

A.K. Rikks was transformed into a sweet soire'e for charity. Cotton Candy hung for the sky, guests sipped champagne, and the runway was hot with posh styles for spring. See photos from the sweet event here!

Grand Rapids wins Beer City USA poll

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:32 GMT

Grand Rapids has won the 2013 title of Beer City USA, according to Experience Grand Rapids.

Photos: Fifth Third River Bank Run 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:14:24 GMT

Downtown Grand Rapids was packed as thousands of runners piled into the city's center on Saturday May 11, 2013. Check out these great race day shots in our Fifth Third River Bank Run Photo Gallery!

Photos: Beer City USA

Jordan Carson — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:39:01 GMT

Grand Rapids is known as Beer City USA, and to vamp up the voting, www.mibeers.com has partnered with Experience Grand Rapids for a three day pub crawl to local bars. See photos here of the crawl in action!

Photos: Kickin' up their heels downtown

Jordan Carson — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:13:59 GMT

Hundreds of people kicked up their heels for some fancy footwork downtown! See photos here from this week's Swing Dancing Night at Rosa Parks Circle!

Indulge in sweet treats for charity

Jordan Carson — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:33:38 GMT

Celebrate the American Cancer Society's 100th Birthday with the Finish the Bite-Cupcake Competition! Bring your sweet-tooth and sample cupcakes from bakers across West Michigan!

New dance styles heat things up on DWTS

Jordan Carson — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:52:37 GMT

Six remaining couples heat the floor on DWTS! For the first time this season, couples will perform two routines to impress the judges. Plus new styles are thrown into the mix including, Afro-Jazz, Disco, Flamenco, Hip-hop, Lindyhop and Charleston.

Photos: Moonlight on Morocco

Jordan Carson — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:56:18 GMT

Mystery and romance spun throughout the GRAM for Moonlight on Morocco this weekend. See photos from the black tie event here!

PHOTOS: Horsin' around at the Derby

Jordan Carson — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:03:12 GMT

Derby hats, fun food and horsin' around for the kids of Equest. See photos here of supporters donning delightful Derby-wear.

Masquerade Party benefits KCGOTR

Jordan Carson — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

This year Kent County Girls on the Run will celebrate 10 great years with a Masquerade Bash! Enjoy live music, strolling cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and more! Dress to impress and wear your mask for a magical evening of mystery.

Horsin' Aound at the Derby

Jordan Carson — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

If you’re not able to attend the Kentucky Derby, this event is the next best thing! On Saturday, May 4, 2013, come out for a unique opportunity to “horse around” for a great cause. The Derby is a benefit for Equest Kids which provides therapy through horses to some very special kids.

Jordan interviews stars of Family Tools

Jordan Carson — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:28:57 GMT

It's a big night for ABC! The buzz is brewing on the hilarious new comedy, "Family Tools" to premiere tonight! Jordan Carson sat down with the cast inside the BIGGBY Celebrity Spill Room! Check it out!

Swing Dancing at Rosa Parks Circle

Jordan Carson — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:17:55 GMT

Join the community for free Swing Dancing at Rosa Parks Circle. This year there will be more lessons, more fun and more people to dance with. Kick up your heels each Tuesday evening from 7-10 p.m.

Photos: Steps toward a cure

Jordan Carson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:14:24 GMT

The annual Kidney Foundation Walk drew hundreds to Fifth Third Ballpark this weekend! See photos from the charity walk here!

A wickedly good show at Miller

Jordan Carson — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:19:02 GMT

The untold story of the witches of Oz comes to Miller Auditorium in the tour production of "Wicked". Jordan Carson went behind the scenes of this huge production in Kalamazoo! Plus see how you can get tickets for a great price!

Walking for my dad

Jordan Carson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:45:06 GMT

One person every five minutes is diagnosed with Kidney Failure. This is the case for many in West Michigan. Join me in making strides at the Kidney Foundation Walk this weekend!

Photos: Where Fashion Meets Art

Jordan Carson — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:26:14 GMT

Media personalities, community leaders and adorable little ones hit the runway to benefit the Dwelling Place. The runway show was not only about fashion, but a runway to hope for women in our community taking the first step to a fresh start.

Photos: COMLINK Grand Opening in GR

Jordan Carson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:17:09 GMT

Mayor George Heartwell, Rick Mahorn and other recognizable faces came out to show their support of a new facility that could create hundreds of jobs in Grand Rapids. See photos from the grand opening here!

Win $100 from Jordan and Social Sizzle

Jordan Carson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:26:27 GMT

Jordan is giving away a $100 Visa Gift Card! We're celebrating 5,000 likes on Jordan's Social Sizzle Facebook Page! Enter to WIN here!

A must see DWTS tonight

Jordan Carson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Stevie Wonder takes over the ballroom as "Dancing with the Stars" devotes, for the first time, an entire evening to one artist. Plus, country superstar Hunter Hayes will perform with Stevie Wonder. Tonight's DWTS is one you won't want to miss.