Farmers market to open for 100th season

The oldest farmers market in West Michigan will celebrate 100 years when it opens next month.

Green e-scooters, bikes hit streets of Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is expanding its shared e-scooter and bike share service pilot with micromobility partner Lime.
April Reign created #OscarsSoWhite in response to the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry

Creator of #OscarsSoWhite Speaks in Grand Rapids

Three years ago, while sitting in her living room, April Reign watched as the nominees for the 87th Oscars were named. All 20 of the acting category nominees were white men or women and the behind the scenes nominees weren’t any better.

GRCC opens new Lakeshore Campus

Grand Rapids Community College officially opened a new 52,000-square-foot Lakeshore Campus at the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore Mall, 12331 James St. in Holland.
Janay Brower Public Thread

Upcycling for the Greater Good

Social justice and passion have always been a part of Janay Brower’s work. Before starting Public Thread, she worked for the city of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, doing systems change and public policy work. But despite the work she was doing, Brower wanted to find a way to foster deeper systemic change.

One Bourbon to host blood drive

One Bourbon is partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan to host a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Meijer announces expanded teacher discount for back to school

Teachers are getting additional discounts from Meijer as they tackle back-to-school shopping lists ahead of fall's return to classes.
Grand Rapids Griffin's head couch Ben Simon. Photo by Michael Buck.

Q:A with Grand Rapids Griffins New Head Coach Ben Simon

The Grand Rapids Griffins kick off the 2018-19 season this month under the leadership of Ben Simon, who was named the team’s 11th head coach in June. But Simon is no stranger to Grand Rapids — he spent the last three seasons as assistant coach for the Griffins, helping lead the team to a Calder Cup title in 2017, and played for the team in the 2006-07 season.
Lions & Rabbits, Photo by Johnny Quirin

The Grand Tour: Neighborhood Gems

Local favorites, hidden gems and must-see destinations in each of the city’s neighborhoods.

Your guide to West Leonard Street

Grand Rapids’ West Side has seen massive expansion over the past decade, becoming a new hub for some of the city’s best dining and entertainment.

Fulton Street Farmers Market to operate gleaning program

The Fulton Street Farmers Market is assuming operations of a gleaning initiative started by a nonprofit.

Grand Rapids is No. 1 city for millennial homeowners

Grand Rapids has the highest millennial homeownership rate in the U.S., according to a recent study.

From Zeeland to New Zealand: Travels, working abroad shape Michigan author’s life

Author Jillian Webster was raised in Zeeland, Michigan, but after being disfellowshipped by Jehovah’s Witnesses at the age of 19, Webster began her journey of self-discovery and fulfillment, which ultimately brought her to another Zealand — New Zealand.
Pottery Lane potters wheel

Walking Down Memory Lane

Kelly Kermode still has the small pinch pot she made in kindergarten. It’s a reminder of where she started and where she’s going when it comes to life and her pottery skills.

Cannabis cultivator makes mark in Kalamazoo

The Woods Cultivation and Processing in Kalamazoo announced it recently wrapped up its fourth harvest.
Cygnus 27 dining room

7 Most Romantic Spots in Grand Rapids

While February 14 could be considered Cupid’s Super Bowl, Grand Rapids has plenty of options for the romantically inclined all year. Planning your next date night? Looking to cozy up with your partner? We’ve narrowed down the choices to these seven romantic spots in town.

Cat rescue acquires physical space

A local women-owned nonprofit that rescues cats now has a physical location to help meet more needs.

Grand Rapids among better-run cities in US

With local governments’ leadership abilities being tested by COVID-19, Grand Rapids came out among the better-run cities in the country, according to a study.

Gryphon Place engages community during Suicide Prevention Month

A leading agency in suicide prevention plans to host a monthlong series of events. 

Hope College students take on Downtown Holland as a DEI project

Students from the Hope College Center for Leadership are partnering with a pair of experts to help Downtown Holland with its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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