Keeping it local
Make sure to set aside some time to visit your favorite places and show them support after such a tough past year.
Outside adventures
While travel might be a little different — masks, social distancing and contactless check-ins now are the norm at hotels, resorts and B&Bs around the state — you still can create lasting memories with your family and friends and send the year out on a high note.
Making a difference
One thing that has helped me on the recent down days has been the uplifting stories of people stepping up to make a difference.
Urban adventures
Cranes in the sky always are a good sign for a city and Grand Rapids is lucky to be boasting these pillars of investment.
Curtain call
The performing arts stages around Grand Rapids are likely to look a little empty this fall.
Neighborhood pride
While summer may not be over quite yet, our thoughts are turning to the start of the school year.
Summer in the city
Summer might look a little different this year, but that didn’t stop us from putting together our annual City Guide.
Grand Rapids’ new normal
As I write this, Grand Rapids is not the bustling city I’ve come to know. Instead, COVID-19 has turned our city into a town where families are sequestered at home, and there still is much inequality within our city.
Innovative health care
Technological innovations are changing everything from patient care to drug research.
Discover hidden treasures of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is full of tucked-away places and cool history, and this month, we uncover some great destinations that typically fly under the radar.
Restaurants offer special ‘experience’
Selecting the city's best restaurants gets harder every year.
Celebrate love
Love is in the air with our February weddings issue.
New year, new magazine
By now, you’ve probably noticed this issue of Grand Rapids Magazine looks a bit different.
Holidays are fast approaching
It’s the start of the holiday season, and we want to help you impress your house-guests by sharing some recipes from local chefs, as well as some beautiful tablescapes that might inspire your own holiday table.
Falling in love with fall
A couple of months ago, we asked Grand Rapids Magazine readers, “What season is the best time to enjoy Grand Rapids?” The overwhelming response was fall.
So many shows, so little time
One of the best things about living in Grand Rapids is the city’s vibrant arts community. September is an exciting time because many of the community’s finest performing arts organizations kick off their seasons, from the ballet to the symphony to the theater.