People + Places

A little under a year ago, Michele’s Rescue made headlines when she and another animal advocate saved 31 dogs and cats from Roatán

The City of Grand Rapids has announced a significant investment to the tune of $95,500 to support various projects aimed at fostering community and enhancing a sense of belonging among residents.

For anyone who needs a car occasionally—maybe for a grocery run, hauling those heavy bags, or just getting out for a fun day—there’s exciting news from the City of Grand Rapids!

MaRynn Taylor, a self-taught country singer-songwriter and guitar player from Rockford, Michigan, is making waves in the music industry.

Alliant Healthcare Products, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Grand Rapids has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $1 billion in federal government healthcare sales.

Prepare to step into a world of eerie elegance and spine-tingling treachery at Grand Rapids’ premier Halloween event.

Katy Carr of What Kay Did. Cassie Logan of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Maya Angelou of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Esperanza Ortega of Esperanza Rising.

As the air turns crisp and the sunlight wanes, crowds descend upon Grand Rapids for their yearly dose of the city-wide art celebration that is ArtPrize.

The 51st Annual Eastown Streetfair returns on September 7 in the heart of Grand Rapids' eclectic Eastown neighborhood.

Maryann Lesert is as connected to the natural world as she is to her writing students at Grand Rapids Community College.

Ada Village has a new gem in its crown with the opening of the much-anticipated Ada Hotel.

The City of Grand Rapids has unveiled "Bridge to Our Future," a draft blueprint for the city's growth and development over the next 20 years.

In the realm of the unexplained, few phenomena ignite enthusiasm like sightings of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena, commonly referred to as UFOs.

If you missed the BareNaked 90's on June 21, fear not! There will be two more chances to enjoy the Beers at the Bridge Summer Concert Series in Ada.

The man the world knew as Del Shannon was a guy from Coopersville named Charles Westover.

Summer is in the air, my friends, and all is right in the world.

Hey, local sports fans! Ready for the ultimate midsummer day out? Head over to the Beer City Open in downtown Grand Rapids.

Local author Ashlee Eiland is celebrating the recent release of her third title, “Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations.”

The ancient burial mounds in the Grand Rapids area offer a poignant glimpse into the Indigenous Peoples who once flourished in the region.

Andrea Jenkins is one of those people who just doesn't stop.