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Chloe Kimes Embraces the Thrill of the Unknown on Daredevil

For West Michigan-born singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, making a living in music has always been about more than chasing fame.

MLK Park Community Center Earns LEED Silver Certification

The MLK Park Community Center has earned LEED Silver certification, demonstrating the City of Grand Rapids’ commitment to building a more sustainable and efficient public facility.

A City Within A City

Beneath Grand Rapids’ reputation for growth and prosperity lies a deeper history many residents have never fully seen.

You Know His Voice. Now Meet the Man Behind It.

The unmistakable voice behind “Man of Constant Sorrow” is coming to Grand Rapids. On October 20, bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center with a lifetime of music, 14 Grammy Awards, and a sound you’ve probably known for years.

Eight Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

From Halloween adventures to fall farm fun and live music, West Michigan is brimming with festive activities this weekend.

10 Taco Week Spots to Explore

Grand Rapids Taco Week is underway, giving taco lovers a delicious excuse to explore local restaurants, try something new and score tacos for just $3 with the GR Taco Week app.

New Grand Rapids Soccer Club Announces Ticket Details

Athletic Club Grand Rapids, West Michigan’s new professional soccer club, today announced a major update regarding the fan experience at the new Amway Stadium.

Love, Memory & Magic: ‘The Notebook’ Opens at DeVos

The Notebook opened Tuesday, Oct. 13, at DeVos Performance Hall to an enthusiastic reception, culminating in a standing ovation as the cast took its final bows.

Museum Unveils Reimagined Anishinaabek Exhibit

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has unveiled a reimagined version of Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place, bringing new perspectives, stories and cultural experiences to an exhibit that has been part of the museum since 1994.

Eat Tacos. Win Prizes.

Here’s an honest question: Could you eat tacos every day for a week? What about twice a day? And would you do it for a chance to win $500 in gift cards?

YWCA Unveils New Artwork Honoring Women’s Stories

YWCA West Central Michigan in Grand Rapids unveiled new tapestry artwork on Oct. 2, marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Grand Rapids Seeks Developer for River North Parcel

The City of Grand Rapids is looking for a development partner to help determine what comes next for nearly seven acres of city-owned property in the River North neighborhood, including the historic Coldbrook Pumping Station.

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10 Taco Week Spots to Explore

Grand Rapids Taco Week is underway, giving taco lovers a delicious excuse to explore local restaurants, try something new and score tacos for just $3 with the GR Taco Week app.

Eat Tacos. Win Prizes.

Here’s an honest question: Could you eat tacos every day for a week? What about twice a day? And would you do it for a chance to win $500 in gift cards?

Ride the Gravy Train to Michigan Street

Downtown Grand Rapids may have the art this September, but restaurants along the Michigan Street Corridor are working on a different kind of masterpiece.

Update: New Date for Taste of Gaines

Food, music and community spirit will once again take center stage as Taste of Gaines returns this fall.

MLK Park Community Center Earns LEED Silver Certification

The MLK Park Community Center has earned LEED Silver certification, demonstrating the City of Grand Rapids’ commitment to building a more sustainable and efficient public facility.

A City Within A City

Beneath Grand Rapids’ reputation for growth and prosperity lies a deeper history many residents have never fully seen.

GR Fire Department Earns Third International Accreditation

The Grand Rapids Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, marking its third straight accreditation and extending its status through 2031.

Mayor’s Grove Opens at Riverside Park

Riverside Park has a new place to stop and smell the — well, native flowers.

Red, Lace, and the Runway

Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are.

Culinary Headliner: Maurice Cordova of Acrisure Amphitheater

Some of my favorite summer memories growing up in Michigan are going to Pine Knob Music Theater outside Detroit, so it’s with considerable excitement that I and so many West Michiganders welcome the new Acrisure Amphitheater to downtown Grand Rapids for an outdoor concert venue of our own.

A ‘ruff’ day at the office

There’s a new four-legged team member making the rounds at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and he’s already turning heads.

Mathnasium helps students flex their math muscle

Back-to-school season often brings renewed anxiety for kids who struggle with math — and a search for extra support.

Chloe Kimes Embraces the Thrill of the Unknown on Daredevil

For West Michigan-born singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, making a living in music has always been about more than chasing fame.

You Know His Voice. Now Meet the Man Behind It.

The unmistakable voice behind “Man of Constant Sorrow” is coming to Grand Rapids. On October 20, bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski will take the stage at St. Cecilia Music Center with a lifetime of music, 14 Grammy Awards, and a sound you’ve probably known for years.

Eight Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

From Halloween adventures to fall farm fun and live music, West Michigan is brimming with festive activities this weekend.

Love, Memory & Magic: ‘The Notebook’ Opens at DeVos

The Notebook opened Tuesday, Oct. 13, at DeVos Performance Hall to an enthusiastic reception, culminating in a standing ovation as the cast took its final bows.