People + Places

A nonprofit plans to celebrate a newly renovated outdoor space and mural. 

A retailer of plus-size clothing for women is opening its first store in the West Michigan market.

Will you take the Short & Brutal or the Long & Difficult trail? That is the question participants’ in the Dirty Duel face as they start off their 5K pursuit at Robinette’s & Provin Trails on Saturday. Either choice will challenge racers’ mettle.

We've rounded up our top events for April.

More than 50 vendors will sell wares made in the Mitten State at an upcoming maker fair downtown.

Recent graduate Kendal Browne wants to be where the action is.

In partnership with a conservation organization, a locally based packaged water brand has planted its 1 millionth tree.

SpartanNash has partnered with Bonum Health to provide telemedicine services at all company-owned pharmacies.

Grand Rapids Symphony has a new assistant conductor.

Two local health care organizations are partnering to bring a behavioral health center to downtown Grand Rapids.

Likely having heard about the great food on the West Side a black bear decided to check out that corner of the city this morning.

The recreational area of the Holland Aquatic Center (HAC) will reopen on Jan. 31.

The $160 million project includes multiple restaurants, yoga studio.

The Holland Museum will be including three diversity and inclusion programs in its Cultural Lens series starting this week.

The Grand Rapids Symphony has announced it is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Color Run will be flying into Grand Rapids for The Color Run Hero Tour on Saturday, July 28.

With only about half a year of warmer outdoor weather, we Grand Rapidians have to take advantage of every nice day and soak up the sunny rays. What better way to enjoy Pure Michigan summer than kayaking down the Grand River or peddling along your favorite bike trail?

Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? GR|MAG asked its contributors to share something they are looking forward to trying or checking out in Grand Rapids in 2019. Feel free to steal their ideas or share your own in the comments.

Buddy’s Pizza will resume selling dog treats at its restaurants, with proceeds going to support an animal welfare nonprofit.

Grand Rapids will host Grand River kayaking excursions and free kayaking demos this summer.