People + Places

Broadway Grand Rapids kicks off 2026 with Kimberly Akimbo, a five-time Tony Award–winning musical.

Estelle Slootmaker, a fifth-generation Wyoming resident, decided to keep things local when it came time to write her children’s book “Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine.”

Grand Rapids native Trinidad Chambliss was major college football’s feel-good story last fall.

Jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen returns to St. Cecilia Music Center on Feb. 26, bringing his signature blend of virtuosity and warmth.

Most City of Grand Rapids offices are closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday.

The Benton Harbor commune known as the Israelite House of David is a fascinating chapter in American religious and cultural history, blending spiritual ambition with public spectacle.

You know the drill: it’s mid-December, your inbox is stuffed with “last chance” emails, and your gift list hasn’t magically crossed itself off.

The Grand Rapids Griffins and city emergency officials are kicking off the new year with a focus on safety and readiness.

A crowd of city officials, community members and media gathered as Grand Rapids officially cut the ribbon on its expansive new Public Service Center.

The Grand Rapids Fire Department celebrated the achievements of its members recently during the Annual Awards and Promotional Ceremony and Firefighter of the Year Banquet.

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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.