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.
Q&A with the New Owner of Books & Mortar
GR|MAG had the opportunity to talk with Jenny Kinne, the new owner of Books & Mortar, about her transition from employee to owner as well as her goals for the store, thoughts on the uniqueness of independent bookstores and some of her favorite reads.
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.
Mounds of Evidence
The ancient burial mounds in the Grand Rapids area offer a poignant glimpse into the Indigenous Peoples who once flourished in the region.
Your 2025 guide to ArtPrize
ArtPrize 2025 is just days away from taking over Grand Rapids with a refreshed schedule and fresh surprises.
Finding Bliss at Ole Miss
Grand Rapids native Trinidad Chambliss was major college football’s feel-good story last fall.
Building on History: Grand Rapids’ Historic Preservation Commission
Ever wonder if that run-down old building is worth saving?
Former fighter opening Brazilian jiujitsu academy downtown
A mixed martial arts school is opening this week.
MSU unveils sculpture downtown
A new sculpture downtown depicts the three Grand Rapids women who helped develop the whooping cough vaccine.
Neighborhood spotlight
We take a look at five Grand Rapids-area neighborhoods you should be enjoying right now.
New leader takes the podium at Grand Rapids Symphony
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.
Meijer seeks Midwest-made products
Meijer Inc. announced it will host the Lift Local Supplier Event, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to virtually showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants.
City celebrates long-awaited opening of MLK Park community center
After years of community visioning, one snowy winter, and the long goodbye to a beloved park building, Martin Luther King Park is ready for its next chapter.
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.
Inside Track: He won’t stop … maybe ever
There are few Grand Rapidians who seemingly have their hands in as many endeavors as Jonathan Jelks.
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.
Writers Series Celebrates 30 Years of Sharing Literary Wealth
“Do you know what you have here? You have one of the best reading series in the country,” said world-renowned Irish poet Seamus Heaney before he stepped on stage at the Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series back in 2006.
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...
Rapids restoration enters construction phase
Just as Grand Rapids’ skyline continues to evolve, the river below is beginning a transformation of its own.
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.
NEWSLETTERS
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
