New splash pad, improvements coming to Garfield Park

Garfield Park will see a variety of improvements in 2022, including a new, universally accessible splash pad. 

Grand Rapids HOAs rated fourth best in the country

An analysis of Yelp data put Grand Rapids near the top on a list of the nation’s best homeowners’ associations.

Studio to host sustainability summit and plant swap

A coworking space in Grand Rapids is set to host its first quarterly market event of the year.

People and places: More parking and S. Nicole Esthetics

A startup aims to help local individuals and businesses make the most of expensive parking spaces, and Grand Rapids native Shanae Gooch fulfilled her dream of going to esthetician school and starting her own business.

The B.O.B. resurrected

Many Grand Rapidians were devastated when the Big Old Building, or the B.O.B., closed last December.

GRPL to sign up new cardholders

The Grand Rapids Public Library will celebrate both its 150th anniversary and National Library Card Sign Up month by signing up 1,500 new cardholders in September.

Grand Rapids Gold find new home

The local G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets found a new venue, following the closure of the DeltaPlex.

Finalists to perform in local playwright festival

Local playwrights will see their work performed on the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre stage from Friday through Sunday as part of the theater’s Ten for All Festival.

Study finds Allendale is the hardest working city in Michigan

A recent study from career resource company Zippia found that Allendale is Michigan’s hardest working city.

Report: Grand Rapids 8th best small city for job openings

A jobs board and career advice website put Grand Rapids near the top on a list of best small cities for job opportunities.

Update: What’s the big idea?

Several City of Grand Rapids committees have partnered with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to ask residents for big ideas to help shape the future of Grand Rapids.

Marriott hotel opens its doors

A new Marriott hotel is open in Wyoming.

Sister cities gala to return after hiatus

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, an annual celebration will return in June.

Movie theater reopens

The pandemic did a number on movie theaters (and the movie industry as a whole), but an area movie house is rising from the ashes.

DGRI receives grant for Grand River transformation

A Grand River transformation project is underway thanks to the recent state infrastructure plan.

Partners build new city playground at Mulick Park

The city of Grand Rapids partnered with the Junior League of Grand Rapids and Sinclair Recreation to build a new playground over the weekend.

Grand Rapids & EGR announce closures

A blizzard warning, announced by the National Weather Service that begins at 4 p.m. today has prompted city officials to issue a number of cancellations.

Kentwood to celebrate National Night Out with 15-plus community gatherings

The city of Kentwood will be bustling with block parties, neighborhood events and other activities Tuesday, Aug. 3.

GRCC to offer new sewing program

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is partnering with a local woman-owned manufacturing business to launch a new certification program.

Grand Rapids ranks among cities with best residential views

A new list highlighted Grand Rapids as a place to be for homes with the best views.

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