St. Cecilia reschedules Bob James concert
St. Cecilia Music Center announced Grammy award-winning artist Bob James will be performing his virtual concert on a new date, Dec. 17.
LGBTQ-friendly burger bar franchise opening in Cascade (update)
A pair of restaurateurs are opening a local franchise of Hamburger Mary's.
City issues COVID-19 safety guidelines ahead of Halloween
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Grand Rapids said it wants families to have a fun and safe Halloween by following the recommendations issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Kent County Health Department and the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Zeeland’s Critter Barn undergoing $6M expansion
The Critter Barn in Zeeland will be expanding its farm to include a new $6 million site at 2950 80th Ave.
Art installations come to downtown
Downtown will have additional lights and sounds this winter after Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) approved three art installations to be placed throughout the city in January and February.
City completes upgrades to West Side park
The city of Grand Rapids has completed improvements to a park space on the city’s West Side.
MMA transforms holiday event
Instead of the annual Festival of Trees, the Muskegon Museum of Arts is collaborating with downtown businesses and organizations to host a new version of the holiday event called Festival of Wreaths, which will be held outside from Nov. 24 - Dec. 6.
Editor’s pick
The couple behind the El Caribe food truck opened a brick and mortar Caribbean restaurant over the summer.
City of Walker approves plans for Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A has received approval to proceed with plans for a new restaurant in the Westown at Wilson development in Walker.
Carolyn Stich’s annual holiday card is now available
Holland artist Carolyn Stich designed this year’s “And Away They Flew” holiday card to feature Santa and his reindeer lifting off from a twinkling 8th Street on a peaceful, snowy night.
