Say Hello to River North
There’s a new name on the north side of the river, and judging by the mural, it knows how to make an entrance.
City ditches Lime bikes and scooters. Don’t celebrate yet.
Grand Rapids is trading one fleet of two-wheeled urban chaos for another — but city officials say the new rides will be safer, cheaper and easier to park.
DASH it all, GR seeks input on future of transit
If you’ve ever made a mad dash to catch the bus, Grand Rapids wants to know what you think about where that ride — and other transit investments — should go next.
Drop off the kids, catch the bus
For years, Central Station has been a place where Grand Rapidians catch a bus, transfer routes and head to work, school or wherever else the day takes them.
Got food scraps? Grand Rapids wants them for compost
You know all that organic material left over after a day in the kitchen — carrot peels, apple cores, broccoli stems, coffee grounds...
One block of wood, four generations, 120 years
West Michigan was already becoming a manufacturing powerhouse when Louis Fuller started making bowls in North Muskegon in 1906.
City to offer clean slate at 5th annual expungement event
The City of Grand Rapids will host its fifth annual Clean Slate GR: Expungement Fair on Aug. 22, at the MLK Community Center.
Comedic timing
One night about a year or so ago at Dr. Grins Comedy Club, the crowd barely had time to catch its breath between punchlines.
Grand Rapids earns national recognition for water leadership
The City of Grand Rapids Water System has earned national recognition for its work to improve drinking water infrastructure and engage residents throughout the process.
Children’s book explores the recipe for kindness
A Byron Center children’s book author has created a recipe for kindness in her newest picture book, Kindness Lemonade.
Book-cart dog brings smiles to kids in recovery
When you first see Millie’s Book Cart, you might be surprised that a little dog could have such a big vision.
Grand Rapids lands at 25 on Cities on the Rise list
Scroll to bottom for the complete list, and cue the collective double take.
Stoffer and Start explore what defines home in new children’s book
Home has always been top of mind and heart for Jean Stoffer, owner of Stoffer Home. She and her daughter, Grace Start, co-own the business and are co-authors of their first children’s picture book.
WYCE: Turning community conversations into award-winning radio
WYCE 88.1 FM is being recognized for its commitment to elevating local voices, earning a 2026 Hometown Media Award for its Community Closeup program.
Rapids restoration enters construction phase
Just as Grand Rapids’ skyline continues to evolve, the river below is beginning a transformation of its own.
Cool pools, closed offices
While City of Grand Rapids non-emergency offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day, the holiday weekend still brings plenty of ways for residents to get outside.
Grand Rapids named Michigan’s best-managed city
Grand Rapids has been named Michigan’s best-managed city and ranks No. 27 nationally in a new study evaluating how effectively municipalities deliver services relative to their budgets.
Small shoes to fill?
Experience Grand Rapids recently announced that President and CEO Doug Small plans to retire following a 45-year career.
Digging into the Grand River Edges Trail
Grand Rapids leaders, state officials and regional partners gathered along the Grand River on June 15 to celebrate a major milestone in the development of the Grand River Edges Trail.
Logging off: The anti-tech trend
There’s a new trend emerging among Generation Z, and it has nothing to do with the latest iPhone, Google Glasses, or virtual reality headset.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
