People + Places

Oh come, all ye faithful fans of the Grand Rapids Symphony—and deck the halls along the way, because Hallelujah, Santa Claus is coming to town.

A Holland nonprofit originally founded to help military veterans adjust to civilian life is now turning its attention to preparing the next generation for service.

Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day.

The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to attend the next Commission Night Out event on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at GRPS University.

Kurt and Jo Ann Van Engen Ver Beek wanted to change the world when they graduated from Calvin University back in 1986. The pair...

Seasonal parking rules return Saturday, Nov. 1, on many Grand Rapids neighborhood streets.

The Eastown neighborhood has formally recognized a historic footpath used by the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.

The City of Grand Rapids has awarded nearly $122,000 to support 32 community projects organized by local residents as part of its Neighborhood Match Fund program.

In a quiet studio on Bridge Street, the Grand Rapids Community Media Center’s GRTV is making it easier for the community to save its stories — one tape, photo, or film reel at a time.

City and community leaders gathered Tuesday, Oct. 1 to break ground on the $9 million Oxford Trail improvement project.

Since 1988, Broadway Grand Rapids has been a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing top national Broadway tours to West Michigan.

City officials, state legislators, and community members gathered Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening of Grand Rapids’ newest fire station.

As fall colors return to West Michigan, the Kent County Department of Public Works is encouraging residents to clean up more than just leaves.

ArtPrize 2025 is just days away from taking over Grand Rapids with a refreshed schedule and fresh surprises.

When Grand Rapids City Attorney Anita Hitchcock announced her retirement, the moment carried more than the usual weight of a public official stepping away after decades of service.

Ever wonder if that run-down old building is worth saving?

More than 80 volunteers gathered near Houseman Field this week to help bring a long-awaited neighborhood dream to life.

As Grand Rapidians gear up to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, the City of Grand Rapids has announced closures.

Grand Rapids will celebrate National Night Out 2025 on August 5 with neighborhood events focused on safety and community.

Imagine your mother—she’s lived in the same home for more than 40 years. The carpet still holds the shape of furniture that’s stood in place since your childhood.