The Michigan Assassin
The press called him the “Michigan Assassin.” Grand Rapids’ Stanley Ketchel fought with a fury displayed by few pugilists before or since.
A Honey of a Roadside Inn
It's never too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day, and what better place to take your honey than...Honey Creek Inn!
Hudsonville native Isaac TeSlaa finds a home with the Lions
Hudsonville native Isaac TeSlaa’s journey to professional football was one of the most heartwarming stories of the 2025 NFL season.
Poetry in motion
A fine artist and poet, William Randolph (Randy) Brown came to Grand Rapids as a young man.
Significant snowfall boosts business for Caberfae
One of the country's oldest destination ski resorts located in lower Michigan just announced eight inches of new snow.
Memory Lane
Set among hundreds of Victorian-era mansions in Grand Rapids’ historic Heritage Hill neighborhood sits a lone Prairie- style home designed by globally famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Rock enthusiast
Blandford Nature Center founder was a hidden gem.
Breaking a barrier
In 1947, employment options for Black Grand Rapidians were limited mostly to hotels, restaurants, domestic work or hard labor.
Bark, ride and repeat
Michigan’s only dog bus wasn’t born in a boardroom — it started with a boy who loved dogs and a mom willing to take a chance.
Unknowable history
An old ice cream sign leaves many questions unanswered.
All downhill from here
Sledding has long been a popular winter activity for kids in Grand Rapids.
Black Napkin sears competition
Grand Rapids Magazine has been a fan of The Black Napkin since the day they opened their doors.
Burgers & Beer
Cottage Bar has withstood the test of time.
Escape to Alto
If you’re in the mood for a little country drive and some terrific tavern food, the Nighthawk Grille & Bar in Alto, 6950 Whitneyville Ave SE, is calling your name.
GR Gems: A scoop of history
“By golly, they were celebrating something—but we’re not sure what!”
Play time
Mary Gardner Premington created a 'public art playground.'
Proud to be a Poppen
Christmas Day, 1965. Nancy K. Poppen of Muskegon is nine months pregnant. In fact, she’s about to burst. Her children, Wendy, 10 and Laurie, 5, are driving her absolutely crazy.
Wealthy Theatre marks 115 years of bringing people together
For 115 years, Wealthy Theatre has been a place where Grand Rapids residents have gathered to be entertained, inspired, informed and, perhaps most importantly, connected.
An important anniversary
April is National Poetry Month and this year (2023) marks 55 years since the assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Here comes Santa
The Jaycees ensured Santa Claus continued to visit Grand Rapids each year.
NEWSLETTERS
JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE
