Soon Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink won’t be the only outdoor skating venue in town. Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. is waiting for temperatures to drop so it can open a newly situated pop-up rink at […]
Author: Charlsie Dewey
After five years as a digital and print reporter for the Grand Rapids Business Journal, Charlsie Dewey decided to take on the challenge of helping to launch a brand new publication. She became the digital editor of GR|MAG, a spinoff of Grand Rapids Magazine. With the shared goal of “celebrating city living,” GR|MAG launched in July 2017. It provides daily coverage of the vast arts, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture offerings in Grand Rapids.
HopCat’s Crack Fries Are Getting a New Name
You won’t be able to order Crack Fries at HopCat for much longer. Mark Gray, BarFly Ventures CEO, which owns the HopCat chain, announced on HopCat’s website that it is renaming its popular menu item.
Sacred Springs Fulfills Vision by Opening Taproom
When you hear taproom, most likely your first thought is beer, but Sacred Springs is a different sort of taproom. It serves up locally made kombucha.
Metallica Does Good in Grand Rapids
We already know Metallica rocks, but now the heavy metal band is earning even greater respect in Grand Rapids for a $100,000 gift it’s giving to Grand Rapids Community College.
Winner Selected in City Parks Sign Design Contest
After a month of public voting, the City of Grand Rapids has unveiled the winning design for new entry signs at city-owned parks.
Georgina’s Restaurant Closes After Short Run in Grand Rapids
Georgina’s restaurant opened in January 2018 to much excitement from those familiar with the restaurant’s original Traverse City location. But today, owner Tony Craig announced that the Grand Rapids location has closed.
Cozy Up This Winter with New Quilting Store
Savasana Quilts is nestling into the Northridge Centre retail corridor next to Celebration! Cinema North.
Nonprofits Team Up with Community to Help Their Patrons Give Gifts This Holiday Season
A vacant storefront at the corner of Division Avenue and Cherry Street is filling up with holiday gifts that will be available for struggling individuals in the area on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Heritage Hill Restaurant Offers Nostalgia with ‘70s Theme
If you fondly remember eating dinners off of TV trays while settled into the family room couch watching the evening’s sitcoms, you’re going to love the newest addition to the Heritage Hill neighborhood.
Klackle Orchards Owners Retiring, Farm Future Unknown
Fall trips to Klackle Orchards may be coming to an end. After over 40 years, Klackle Orchards owners, Steve & Rosemary Klackle, announced they are retiring.