Let’s Get Muddy
Forget about the mud pies of your youth. The Grand Rapids Mud Run is serious about mud: expect to swim mud pits, slip down a 60-foot mudslide, slither through tunnel crawls, and wrangle a slippery hill climb.
After Thoughts with Dennis Grantz
For WMCAT’s Dennis Grantz, teaching the arts is a labor of love.
Dog Days of Summer: City Hosts Dog Pool Party
Before the city shuts down its public pools for the summer its hosting one last hoorah—for pooches.
WMCAT Pilots Arts Program for Older Adults
Grand Rapids will be seeing some new arts education opportunities for older adults thanks to a grant awarded to the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT) to support the launch of new programming to serve the community.
Passing Peacefully
When they say “dog is a man’s best friend,” that’s no exaggeration. A family or companion pet can make a profound difference in many people’s lives, and their memories are often cherished forever.
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.
Family Friendly Triathlon Comes to GR This Weekend
A triathlon is one of the greatest physical challenges out there, and Ann Vidro, the co-director of the Michigan Titanium, wants to offer an event of the highest caliber with one unique feature: at the race on Aug.18, kids, family and even dogs can join participants on the trail as they cross the finish line.
The Rapid Debuts New Smart Card For Paying Fares
This is more than just a piece of plastic. Get ready for a brand new, modern way for passengers to pay their bus fares in 2018.
Coit Park Reopens Following Makeover
Coit Park reopened last week after $300,000 in improvements.
DASH Service Rolls Out Extended Hours
As Grand Rapids leaders work to increase public transit use, the city’s Downtown Area Shuttle, or DASH, will launch expanded service that features later hours, weekend rides and more convenient routes. The best part, these rides are free.
5 Prime Picnic Spots in Grand Rapids
If you haven’t had a picnic yet this summer, you’re doing summer wrong! We’ll give you a hand and show you the best picnic locations in and around Grand Rapids to make sure you’re taking advantage of summer and this timeless tradition.
A Fresh Start
After five years of serving the community as Parliament the Boutique, the locally focused boutique shop at 136 S. Division Ave. rebranded as Gemini Handmade in June.
5 Things to Do on National Lazy Day
August 10 is National Lazy Day, and we've collected some the “laziest” activities for you to enjoy during this annual holiday in Grand Rapids!
New City Manager Makes History with Appointment
Mark Washington, Grand Rapids’ next city manager, is a busy man.
Neighborhoods Participate in National Night Out
On Tuesday night, the Grand Rapids Police Department and several Grand Rapids neighborhood associations are asking residents to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, streets or in parks with their neighbors.
Outdoor Retailer Treks Into Grand Rapids
If you are the outdoorsy type, you’ll be excited to hear that REI Co-op announced plans to open a new 20,000 square-foot store in the area.
TreeRunner’s Glow Nights Take on the ‘80s
If climbing rope bridges or flying along zip lines during daylight hours isn’t enough for you, TreeRunner is kicking it up a notch.
The “Happiest 5K on the Planet” Comes to GR
The Color Run will be flying into Grand Rapids for The Color Run Hero Tour on Saturday, July 28.
Grand Rapids Leaders Consider Plan to Make City More Bike-able
Safety is a key concern for Grand Rapids residents who are interested in trading in their car – at least some of the time – for a bicycle.
Little Dreamers Sleepovers is a Real Snoozefest
Mr. Sandman might be out of a job. The legendary figure who’s been putting people to sleep and bringing good dreams has some competition in town with a woman who’s got her own bag of tricks for overnight fun and rest, and she’s a hit with the kids.