Former fighter opening Brazilian jiujitsu academy downtown

A mixed martial arts school is opening this week.

Michigan ranks fourth most affordable state to live, study says

In a recent study by ReFiGuide.org examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the housing market, Michigan was ranked the fourth most affordable state to buy a home in this year.

A legacy of life stories

Everyone has a story worth sharing.
Calder Plaza parklet rendering

Calder Plaza is Adding a Parklet

More parklets are popping up around downtown, and a new concept is coming to Calder Plaza.

Michigan’s Adventure opening Memorial Day weekend

Michigan’s Adventure amusement park will be open for guests Saturday.

City, GRPS to host water experience program

Grand Rapids this week is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) on an outdoor program for students.

Event introduces kids to coding

West Michigan Tech Talent earlier this month hosted the {MI}Code Experience as part of a global Hour of Code event, teaching more than 2,000 West Michigan elementary students how to code.

Nonprofit to lease space at former DeltaPlex building

A local nonprofit secured its own physical space for the first time in its 100-year-plus history.
Clinton Co: Red pine, 123" circumference

Help ReLeaf Michigan Locate the State’s Largest Trees

While you are out and about this summer in Michigan, keep your eyes peeled for Michigan’s largest trees.

Celebration in Times Square

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit transport nurse, Erin Coalliar, thought she was going to Seattle to check out a new type of neonatal ambulance. At least that’s what her manager, Maggie Simons, at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital had told her.

Guiding Light adds sixth recovery house

A local nonprofit secured another building that will become sober living apartments.
Spice Market will help you create the perfect gift set.

Like To Shop Local? Prove It This Weekend

Sift through a sampling of local retailers offering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals and since we’re on a roll, a few Cyber Monday offerings as well.
Tara Johnson-Brower, left, and Jesse Johnson-Brower

On the frontlines

VetGR helps veterans and first responders find significance and purpose.

City-sponsored events return to Grand Rapids

A vibrant city life promises a return to Grand Rapids in 2021 with April 13’s city commission decision to authorize dozens of special events.

DIY? Or DIY Don’t!

Determining whether to take on a fixer-upper.

Solar Eclipse Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

While partial solar eclipses often occur up to two times per year, Monday’s event offers a once in a lifetime experience for viewers in the United States because a large swath of the country will experience a complete blotting out of the sun by the moon.

Marriott hotel opens its doors

A new Marriott hotel is open in Wyoming.
The Cheesecake Factory Woodland Mall exterior rendering

The top 10 stories at GRMag.com in 2019

The most-read story of 2019 is about a new restaurant.

Wreaths Across America seeks volunteers

On Saturday, Dec. 17, 3,770 handcrafted evergreen wreaths will be laid on the graves of fallen soldiers at Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery.

Acrisure partners with Steelers

A locally based global insurance brokerage entered a naming rights partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and revealed the team’s new home stadium name. 

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