Fifth annual Mayor’s Greening Initiative to plant 500 trees

The Mayor’s Greening Initiative marks its fifth anniversary this year, and to celebrate it will plant 500 trees in the neighborhood around Garfield Park, located off Burton Street SE.

Saugatuck Douglas to participate in virtual national Pride event

The Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be one of 28 Pride organizations participating in the first virtualpride.com event at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.

Grand Rapids reopens park amenities

The city of Grand Rapids announced park amenities and city buildings are open to the public as of Monday.

New music and arts café strays from the norm

When Chip and Karen Van Klompenburg decided to begin a new career path together, their idea for a coffee shop was only just beginning to grow into what is now The Stray Music and Arts Café.

Going from DJ to MJ

For years, Drew McCarthy was “Big Droo,” a big-time radio personality in West Michigan. As McCarthy continued to establish himself as one of the premier sports radio hosts in Michigan, he also took on a very public bariatric surgery process.

Residential recovery house opens in Kalamazoo

A new sober living home opened its doors for young men on the road to recovery from addiction.

Gun Lake Casino Christmas movie event to benefit families

Gun Lake Casino will be hosting Wheel and Reels, an outdoor movie event to celebrate its annual holiday Toy for Tots initiative at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 8.

Grand Rapids Police Department promises change

Can the police department’s new strategic plan really transform policing in a meaningful way?

Pharmhouse Wellness to provide turkeys for those in need

A locally owned cannabis company will host its first “Felons Feeding Families” event ahead of Thanksgiving.

Year-end student exhibition returns to KCAD

After a two-year hiatus, Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is resuming its annual undergraduate student art exhibition.

Ben Wallace, Grand Rapids Drive give back to community

The Grand Rapids Drive spent Friday giving back to the community, surprising over 10 individuals and families by paying for their groceries, hair styling, gas and lunches.

Food bank to participate in #GiveFromHomeDay campaign

Feeding America West Michigan is participating in a national fundraising drive to help food-insecure families and individuals.

Grand Rapids resident raises thousands for water security

Starting Saturday, Becca VandeGriend will be leading West Michiganders in World Vision’s Virtual Global 6K for Water, a worldwide charity event with the purpose of raising thousands of dollars in donations for the organization’s global clean water access programs.

Community cleanup day set for Kentwood

Kentwood will host its annual Community Cleanup Day to help residents “spring clean” their homes and yards.

NIA Centre opens downtown community engagement center

A nonprofit organization working to place an African American cultural center in Grand Rapids opened a community engagement center in the heart of downtown.

Grand Rapids Drive plan donations to local organizations

A Grand Rapids sports team is giving back to those who are impacted by COVID-19.

Feeding homebound seniors

Meals on Wheels volunteer has spent over two decades helping.

Mover study reveals majority leaving Michigan

A national moving company ranked Michigan the sixth most moved-from state in 2021.

Kent County Parks reopening with restrictions

The Kent County Parks Department started a staggered reopening schedule for its beaches, campgrounds, open shelters, picnic areas, public restrooms and splash pad.

Grand Rapids road conditions are just above national average

Grand Rapids roads aren’t so bad according to a national report.

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