People + Places

The Grand Rapids Symphony has entered a new chapter in its organizational leadership with the appointment of Sam Strater as Senior Vice President & General Manager.

As summer approaches and school lets out, the City of Grand Rapids is rolling out a new effort to keep teens engaged, connected and safe after dark.

The City of Grand Rapids Planning Department today announced the launch of Zone GR, a comprehensive effort to update the City's Zoning Ordinance in alignment with Bridge to Our Future, the citizen-driven Community Master Plan adopted in late 2024.

Residents along Michigan’s west coast, with visions of custom designed builds, have found a big assist from three Grand Rapids architecture firms.

On Friday morning, a new community landmark will amplify voices often left out of decision-making.

In a move that reflects its commitment to inclusivity and public safety, the City of Grand Rapids recently hosted its first-ever Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Level 1 training conducted entirely in Spanish.

With spring in full swing and warmer evenings inviting residents outdoors, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is reminding homeowners and renters that a permit is required for any wood-burning recreational fire on private property.

The third week of March brings equal parts cheers and tears to West Michigan Aviation Academy.

As spring storm season approaches, and in the wake of last week’s tornadoes in southern Michigan, the city is encourage residents to prepare.

Through its Neighborhood Match Fund, the City of Grand Rapids has awarded $40,000 to support 14 resident-led projects.

Aaron Sorrels was once an unemployed alcoholic. That’s not something he hides or softens. It’s something he wears like a badge of honor.

The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to share their opinions in a new community survey designed to help guide future city services and planning decisions.

City Hall in Grand Rapids is making it simpler than ever for residents, businesses, and visitors to access city services online.

On a winter evening more than two decades ago, Diane Haworth walked down a long, dark stairway into a basement studio, unsure of what she would find.

Grand Rapids audiences are about to meet a very different Juliet.

Grand Rapids residents who need help filing their city income tax returns can now take advantage of evening and weekend hours at the city’s Income Tax Office,

A new ranking measures the nicest neighborhood in GR, but the top pick comes with a catch

For nearly 20 years, restoring the Grand River rapids has been a vision shaped by community effort and careful planning.

As spring approaches, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is extending an invitation to the community: step forward, serve and consider a career in fire service.

The sun is shining, the ice is melting, and your bat, ball, or racquet might be calling—but before you grab it, you might want to grab a shovel or pickaxe.