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

In Grand Rapids, Italian dining tells a story that stretches from Old World family recipes to game‑day pies and polished coastal plates.

Thousands flock to Rothbury each summer for the multi-genre festival that is Electric Forest, which takes place June 20-23 this year.

While the Grand Rapids culinary scene continues to improve every year, there has been one steady ship pushing the boundaries for West Michigan diners the past decade.

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.

Saugatuck is one of those communities that in the dead of winter seems a million miles away.

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

When The Søvengård opened on Bridge Street in 2016, it was before the neighborhood blossomed into the lively dining destination it is today.

The weather may have cooled down this week, but the musical acts gracing the stages of Grand Rapids are as hot as ever.

For those who had a soft spot for Shanghai Ichiban, there is good news for you.

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.

It’s the beginning of 2024, and if I had to guess, there are probably handfuls of couples who are newly engaged since the holidays.

Nestled just inland from the lakeshore in Holland is the idyllic Felt Estate – a sweeping 15-acre property.

For many West Michigan families, Thanksgiving weekend marks more than the end of the pumpkin-pie parade—it’s the unofficial green light to start decking the halls.

On Friday, Aug. 3 Boz Scaggs, along with special guest Keb’ Mo’ will light up the stage at Fred Meijer Gardens Amphitheater as part of the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert series.

Ask a Millennial or late Gen-Z person their favorite place to dine in Grand Rapids and there’s a good chance it’s Butcher’s Union.

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.

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

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

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.