Phil Pinarski is a Digital Reporter & Host at WOODTV. He specializes in covering a diverse range of topics including sports, animal rights, and event management, with a keen focus on competitive sports and animal rescue. Phil's work has been featured in notable outlets such as Holland Sentinel, WGN-TV, and Yahoo News.
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Phil Pinarski's coverage is centered around local events, seasonal activities, and a mix of sports, family & relationships, entertainment news, and house & home topics in Michigan. He primarily focuses on event coverage related to local happenings and seasonal activities.
Given his focus on local events and community engagement, Phil may be interested in pitches that highlight unique or significant local stories related to events, holidays or tourism within Michigan. Pitches could include profiles of individuals involved in organizing these events or human-interest stories tied to the themes he covers.
Consider reaching out with story ideas about how businesses or organizations are contributing positively to the community through their involvement in these areas. Personalities from sports, entertainment industry professionals who have a strong connection to West Michigan might also catch his attention for potential features.
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This weekend of events is sure to be grrrrrreat!
There is always a need for blood donations, not just here in West Michigan but across the country. And in the summer months, that need only grows.
By: Phil Pinarski
Sunday marks the summer solstice, which means we’ll have even more time to enjoy this weekend’s slate of events.
In this edition of the West Michigan Scoops Tour: Phil Pinarski and Charlie Montgomery travel to Alto to try treats from the Ice Cream Caboose (June 22, 2026)
If you’re not too burnt out by all the 4th of July fireworks, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy this beautiful West Michigan summer. Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Jul…
On the latest stop of the 2026 West Michigan Scoops Tour, Charlie Montgomery and Phil Pinarski venture out to Coney Land in Muskegon.
By: Phil Pinarski, Katie Rosendale, Rachel Van Gilder, Catie Lightfoot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As wildfire smoke pours into West Michigan, creating hazardous air quality conditions, various outdoor activities and venues were canceled or closed Thursday.
By: Phil Pinarski
It’s the end of another month but it’s not the end of all the fun West Michigan has in store this weekend.
On the latest stop of the 2026 West Michigan Scoops Tour, Charlie Montgomery and Phil Pinarski venture to Jersey Junction in East Grand Rapids.
Host of the "Never Not Funny" podcast Jimmy Pardo is playing a show at Dr. Grin's in Grand Rapids on Aug. 20.
