Total Eclipse of the Heartside?
Residents of Grand Rapids will be able to witness an eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Degrees in visual expression
It is no secret that Grand Rapids is a city flourishing with creativity.
Catalyzing Creativity
Grand Rapids Magazine spoke with Cindy Meyers Foley about her position at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
City to offer free lifeguard certification
The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department plans to hire 75 lifeguards this summer.
3rd Ward Commissioner Race Narrows
After a rigorous selection process, three finalists have emerged in the race to fill the vacant Third Ward Commissioner seat in Grand Rapids.
Entrepreneur puts old skis to new use
Simone Thiessen’s garage used to hold only cars. Now it also holds stacks of old skis, table saws and sanders, saw horses, and almost half a dozen Adirondack chairs sporting backs and seats made from skis.
Popular trail receives $300k in funding
The City of Kentwood has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund to support improvements to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail.
Quintet brought together to honor Blue Note
Blue Note Records is celebrating its 85th Anniversary with a U.S. Tour.
Ways to beat the winter blahs
You hear it all the time: "The way to maintain your mental state is through regular exercise."
Clarion Call: A Plea to the Public
Dégagé Ministries, 139 Sheldon Ave. SE, provides the only emergency shelter for women in the area.
Writing with Authority
Dressage circuit champion Debby Buck DeJonge's novels are set in the glammy world of fancy horse competitions.
Stacking up against the competition
In the world of cup stacking, where speed, precision, and a keen sense of timing are essential, 17-year-old Will Allen, a senior at East Grand Rapids High School, has emerged as a true prodigy.
Speaking with Resilience
Whether local residents need a safe spot away from aggressors, someone to help create a plan towards financial independence, or the community of a support group, Holland’s Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence is available....
Out with the old…in with the Comprenew
‘Tis the season for the latest electronics. But before you toss out your old tech, think about the impact on the environment and consider how you might give your gadgets a new life.
Gilmore Group opens new event venue
Comstock Park has a newly remodeled event venue.
Have time or money to give?
You’re probably familiar with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, but there’s a nonprofit that’s making strides in keeping our parks in ship shape.
Listen to the animals
Gayle Boss had been celebrating Advent with her two sons for years but had never used an Advent calendar.
An expression of gratitude
As the Michigan legislature wraps up a historically productive legislative session, City of Grand Rapids officials are reflecting on the remarkable investments and policy achievements that will benefit the City of Grand Rapids
The heart (and sole) of aging
Jennifer DiVita has been too young and “too seasoned” in her work life, but she’s just the right age for her first novel.
Unique gifts and where to get them
Looking for local gifts this holiday season? How about something unique that your loved one won't expect? We have ideas!