Marriott hotel opens its doors

A new Marriott hotel is open in Wyoming.

Strengthening relationships abroad

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss recently led a 15-member delegation to two of Grand Rapids' sister cities in Asia.
Humane Society of West Michigan & Seva Yoga offer Cats on Mats program.

Flow Into Cat Pose While Surrounded by Kittens

Hopefully your cat pose is on point. If not, don’t worry; a gaggle of kittens will be on hand at Seva Yoga to show you how to stretch like a cat.
Photo courtesy of Promoting Muskegon

West Michigan Beach Named Best in State

A West Michigan beach topped USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Poll.
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Nap for a Cause This Month

Ever wish you could take an afternoon siesta? A local lounge furniture manufacturer and an area nonprofit are asking you to do just that.

Women make history

The Women’s Way mural project is a public art initiative meant to activate several alleyways around Grand Rapids while also honoring the important women who made the city home.

See How Grand Rapids Spent Eclipse Monday

Lot's of individuals and local businesses spent Monday checking out the solar eclipse. Here's some of our favorite Instagram posts from throughout the day.
"Let Go" by Pamela Alderman

ArtPrize Piece Encourages Healing at Kent County Courthouse

You can now see a Top 25 ArtPrize finalist when visiting the Kent County Courthouse.
1982 DeLorean DMC-12

Find Yourself a Large Automobile

If you’re looking for a new car — or if you just like to look — the Michigan International Auto Show is for you.

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.
Photo courtesy of Thinkstock Photos

Parking Downtown? You’re Going to Need a New App for That

The City of Grand Rapids is retiring the Parkmobile app this week and rolling out Motu, a new app for metered parking.
Port 393 exterior rendering

Couple Designing ‘Customizable’ Event Venue with Rooftop Bar

A new 6,500-square-foot event venue is being planned for a lakeshore city.

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.
234 Market apartments Grand Rapids exterior

Report: GR rentals maintain below-average vacancy rate

A new report on vacancy rates underscores a competitive market for residential rental units in Grand Rapids.

Pedestrian bridge to close on weekends

The City is making some changes as to when people can access the pedestrian bridge that spans the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids.

Blue Bridge Music Festival Returns for ArtPrize Nine

After a successful first year, the Blue Bridge Music Festival is returning for ArtPrize Nine.
Photo by Andrea Straw

5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day with Your Furry Friend

Today is National Dog Day and we’re here to give you some fun ideas to celebrate the occasion with your four-legged friends.
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Salon and Boutique Bringing its Style to Ada Village

A local salon and clothing store is planning to expand to Ada Village.

City to host marketplace party

Grand Rapids will host a park party in celebration of this year’s neighborhood summit.

GR|MAG’s Most Read Stories of 2017

Take a look back at GR|MAG’s most read stories of 2017.

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