Grand Rapids Magazine

Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which together comprise the Michigan region of Trinity Health, implemented a social care hotline to connect individuals with needed support, including access to food, transportation, health insurance, medication assistance, dependent care and more.

While travel might be a little different — masks, social distancing and contactless check-ins now are the norm at hotels, resorts and B&Bs around the state — you still can create lasting memories with your family and friends and send the year out on a high note.

A new study from iSeeCars.com found that December, January and February are the best times to buy used cars.

Pringles is giving its iconic mustachioed mascot, Mr. Pringle, a new look to grace the front of its chip cans while giving customers a chance to win prizes in a sweepstakes.

The St. Cecilia Music Center will present “Christmas in Chicago,” a virtual event featuring jazz vocalist Kurt Elling with guest jazz singer Lizz Wright at 4 p.m. Sunday.

As takeout surges, this restaurant is a welcome addition to the area.

The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department provided an annual update to the city commission on 37 recently completed, current and upcoming park improvement projects.

The United Way of the Lakeshore and The Dollywood Foundation are teaming up to present the premiere of “The Library That Dolly Built” at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 on Facebook Live.

The Grand Rapids Symphony will host an online fundraising event, Music More Than Ever, at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The Jaycees ensured Santa Claus continued to visit Grand Rapids each year.

Hudsonville Ice Cream is celebrating the spirit of giving this holiday season through a 12 Days of Giveaways promotion on its social channels, starting Tuesday.

An anonymous local donor will provide matching contributions on Giving Tuesday donations to The Salvation Army of Kent County, up to $51,000.