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Grand Rapids offers music fans an embarrassment of riches.

When the clock strikes 5 p.m.— whether you’re working from home, commuting from the office, or wrapping up a day at your favorite coffee shop— you’re probably craving a break from screens.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this guide to the Best Brunches in Grand Rapids.

Some heroes do not wear capes. They wear service dog vests.

Now, we’re turning our attention to a local chain with a big following: Anna’s House.

The Scottville Clown Band has been entertaining West Michigan audiences for over 120 years.

In the first part of our brunch spotlight, we dished on the charm and finesse of Littlebird — a downtown staple known for elevating the classics.

Tables are set with dinner plates or glassware or picnic accessories. Racks hold clothing. Picture frames, baskets, knickknacks are on shelves, grouped attractively.

Summertime in Grand Rapids means longer mornings, sunnier skies, and one very important question: Where are we going for brunch?

If you are looking for someone who knows a lot about what a hospital environment is like, Rosalind Ebrom is a good candidate.

I went into my conversation with Randall Heidema of Holland expecting to meet a musician. But within the first five minutes, it became clear: Heidema isn’t just a musician—he’s a memory keeper, a spark plug, and a one-man joy machine with a guitar in his right hand and a songbook of 500 classics in the other.

Passengers who wouldn’t be caught dead playing Bingo in their home towns rush to the lounge aboard the S.S. Badger when it’s game time.

While Michigan winters can be a drag for avid golfers, when spring rolls around, the Mitten State continues to shine as a haven for golfers.

A chapter of Michigan’s rich Indigenous history may soon be rewritten as the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians move one step closer to long-awaited federal recognition.

The concept: brilliant. In its purpose, its execution, its outcome. It’s a bona fide “feel good” organization that engenders good feelings in not only its members but also its recipients.

STEM Greenhouse and Giving Tree Books are leading the charge in expanding access to quality education and literacy in West Michigan.

Few cities can boast as prominent a place in the world of design as Grand Rapids.

Set inside the newly opened Ada Hotel, Rix sits on the third floor of the spacious building as a cherry on top of this beautiful new local hotspot.

While Grand Rapids has been consistently opening new eateries with a focus on offering a premium dining experience, Rapid River Stillhouse’s three-story building infuses a jolt of energy into the restaurant scene.

After a long winter of staying inside in West Michigan, you’re sure to be itching to get moving when spring rolls around.