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Six tips to protect holiday packages

With the holiday season just around the corner, many Michiganders are gearing up for a busy season of online shopping.

Still deciding where to wrap up 2024?

Craving a magical getaway, a night to remember, champagne toasts, or cozy moments wrapped in winter charm? We have ideas!

Weekend Guide: Celebrate the Season in Style

Looking for a way to dive into the holiday spirit this weekend? Grand Rapids and the surrounding area are brimming with festive events that promise joy, laughter, and memorable experiences.

Santa Paws to the Rescue

The Humane Society of West Michigan is kicking off the holiday season with a series of events and fundraising campaigns aimed at finding loving homes for shelter pets

A new jewel on the West Side

A historic family-owned business in Grand Rapids has completed a major transformation.

A Culinary Trifecta

Mama Mia’s neon sign for pizza and subs gets a nice piece of real estate space on the wall in newly-named Mia’s Village Eats in Spring Lake.

Sip while you shop!

Looking to avoid the chaos of holiday shopping? Snug Harbor has a plan to help with a festive solution.

Salvation Army unveils renovated thrift store

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Adult Rehabilitation Center will celebrate the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Main Thrift Store.

Experience rink-side tacos & tequila

Located inside the Trinity Health/LC Walker Arena, home of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Rad Dads Tacos & Tequila offers a surprising fusion of casual dining and sports culture.

Easy Asiago-Rosemary Bread

That leftover can of beer that's been hanging out in your fridge since Thanksgiving? It’s time to put it to good use.

Let’s Talk Shops!

Whether you’re in town for a convention or visiting family, or you’re a local looking for fresh ideas, this directory is for you.

Weather Disrupts Events, Postponements Announced

Inclement weather sweeping through the region on Wednesday evening has led to a series of closures and schedule changes in Grand Rapids and Kentwood.

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Experience rink-side tacos & tequila

Located inside the Trinity Health/LC Walker Arena, home of the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Rad Dads Tacos & Tequila offers a surprising fusion of casual dining and sports culture.

A Cross-Cultural Fusion Fiesta!

To understand Peruvian cuisine — and its culture — consider the potato. 

Sangria: A Festive Use of Cranberries

There's something to be said about holiday food and drinks. Filling, flavorful, and most importantly, food and drinks bring people together

A Foodie Oasis in Douglas

The moment I entered J Paul’s Dining Room in Douglas, I was instantly transported into a foodie oasis—a culinary escape that left me feeling relaxed, inspired, and completely satisfied.

The Mayor Who Moved the City Forward

When Mayor Rosalynn Bliss says she is “active with a lot of groups,” she means it.

Breaking Boundaries

Carla C. Ohse’s ability to craft compelling, descriptive stories across a wide range of topics and settings positions her as one of West Michigan’s prolific and distinguished storytellers.

A Big Move!

Grand Rapids’ northeast side has been home to Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen since 2012 when the first location opened at 2869 Knapp St.

In Harmony with a Legacy

Grand Rapids' St. Cecilia Music Center stands as a testament to the vision of a pioneering group of women who, 141 years ago, established an institution dedicated to enriching the city’s cultural landscape through music.

Custom Threads: Buying a New Suit!

There comes a time in every young man’s life when he needs a nice-looking suit.

Sun-grown cannabis; the way nature intended

Since the "Marihuana Tax Act of 1937" the cultivation of cannabis, a centuries-old herbal remedy, has been relegated to back rooms and basements, forced to thrive under grow lights in hush- hush locations.

Small Wonder: Exploring ‘East’ at Christmastime

Did you know that East Grand Rapids has its own mayor?

New healthcare facility to open in Lowell

Care Resources, a vital community program dedicated to promoting healthy and independent living for individuals aged 55 and older, is celebrating the construction of a new $7.1 million facility in Lowell.

Still deciding where to wrap up 2024?

Craving a magical getaway, a night to remember, champagne toasts, or cozy moments wrapped in winter charm? We have ideas!

Weekend Guide: Celebrate the Season in Style

Looking for a way to dive into the holiday spirit this weekend? Grand Rapids and the surrounding area are brimming with festive events that promise joy, laughter, and memorable experiences.

Critter Barn’s Live Nativity Scene Celebrates 25 Years

The Critter Barn in Zeeland is gearing up for a spectacular holiday season as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of its beloved live nativity scene.

Your West Michigan Weekend Guide: Nov. 21-23

From hilarious comedy to beloved holiday classics and stunning dance performances, this weekend in West Michigan promises a lineup packed with live entertainment.

Discover the Best of Senior Care – 2024

Grand Rapids Magazine’s annual Best of Senior Care list, your guide to West Michigan’s finest senior living options.

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