Features

The Grand Rapids culinary scene is buzzing as a wave of new restaurants opened their doors over the past year.

If Oregon doesn’t sound exotic to you, well, it’s probably because you haven’t been there.

Epicures, casual eaters, and those simply looking for good food at decent prices to serve their guests have so many choices.

National Plan Your Vacation Day may have been yesterday, but it's never too late to start planning your next getaway.

Ah, Paris. The City of Lights is one of those dream destinations that many aspire to visit at least once in their lifetime.

A historic family-owned business in Grand Rapids has completed a major transformation.

Whether you’re in town for a convention or visiting family, or you’re a local looking for fresh ideas, this directory is for you.

A remarkable story of faith and musical passion is unfolding at Engedi Church this season.

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County presented its annual Impact Award to Dr. Dick and Mrs. Lynn Kamps in October in recognition of their remarkable contribution to the community.

“Summer pleasure,” a huge oil painting by contemporary expressionist Christi Dreese of Spring Lake, takes its viewers to a sun-drenched beach with calming blue waters and summery yellow, orange and blue Adirondack chairs beckoning.

In the realm of craft beverages, few names stand out like Brett VanderKamp, the visionary behind New Holland Brewing and Spirits.

The Grand Rapids restaurant scene seemed to finally turn around in 2024, with multiple exciting openings helping reinvigorate what had been a tough several years following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Julie Rathsack stands as a unique figure, intertwining local history with the supernatural.

Grand Rapids Magazine celebrates its 60th birthday this year, a milestone in an era of fewer and fewer print newspapers and magazines.

GR Mag: What inspired you to start I AM Academy, and how did your personal experiences shape the mission and vision of the organization?

When the Michigan Film Incentives vanished back in 2015, did Michigan filmmaking disappear along with it? No way!

In July, the Saugatuck Antiques Pavilion marked a significant milestone—its 20th anniversary.

Older generations who grew up in Grand Rapids or spent their formative college years here and stayed on, remember a very different city...

As the sun lingers longer and the warmth of summer covers Grand Rapids, there’s an irresistible allure to spending the evenings outdoors.

It’s a rather nondescript storefront on Western Avenue in Muskegon, across the street from the old train depot which is now home to Visit Muskegon.