People + Places

The West Michigan Tourist Association announced the release of the 2021 edition of its Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour.

Two local nonprofits have combined their resources to better serve West Michigan youth. 

Write Michigan is looking for storytellers for its annual short story fiction contest.

Amid the season of polar vortexes and bomb cyclones, you can still frolic through the fowlers and plants.

The city of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is offering free lifeguard certifications and raising its wage for the 2022 pool season.

When the word ‘felony’ is on a résumé, obtaining a job is next to impossible.

Ryan Schmied came to Grand Rapids from Miami, Florida, and is the general manager of AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown, so we thought he’d be the perfect person to ask for tips on the must visit places to bring out-of-town visitors.

The Grand Rapids Turkey Trot presented by Blue Care Network returns for its 30th year on Thursday, Nov. 24. 

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

Holland artist Carolyn Stich designed this year’s “And Away They Flew” holiday card to feature Santa and his reindeer lifting off from a twinkling 8th Street on a peaceful, snowy night. 

Two Grand Rapids landmarks will be among more than 225 around the world that will shine a light on breast cancer.

Grand Rapids native singer-songwriter Austin Poel has had a lot of success recently.

Bell’s annual Oberon Day has been made official in Michigan.

Bouldering enthusiasts in Grand Rapids now can enjoy access to climbing within the city, thanks to a new installation.

A small community bank is making a difference for families in need this winter season with its "Blanket the Community" project, now in its fourth year. 

Gilles Renusson, French Agricultural Merit award winner, discovers profession in boarding school.

How the rise of polluted water impacts our neighborhoods.

A new recreational space in Grand Rapids offers a blend of nature, art and leisure.

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.

A Teddy Bear Toss takes place during Friday's home game against the Manitoba Moose, Nov. 25.