People + Places

Arbor Circle will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day this year by hosting a free, virtual event honoring the civil rights leader.

The Holland Museum will host a virtual fundraiser event called Preserving Our Stories: A Sweet History of Holland Peanut Store on May 20.

Partners for a Racism-Free Community hands the baton to WMCAT.

A new downtown event venue is in the works.

SpartanNash announced it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with state programs in all states the company operates in, to offer the COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the nationwide rollout plan.

A nonprofit serving Grand Rapids and Mexico is holding its second annual toy drive in partnership with more than 20 local businesses to bring joy and hope to more than 100 West Michigan families in need this holiday season.

This past June, Parliament the Boutique rebranded as Gemini Handmade after five years on the South Division Avenue for the Arts corridor. Now, the local artisan-based shop has made another big move—to 963 Cherry St. SE.

A local nonprofit association is hosting a colorful fundraiser to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.

The City of Grand Rapids is discouraging the recreational use of the Grand River within its boundaries through at least the end of this week.

A handful of West Michigan communities are considered some of the state’s "best" for families.

Looking for local gifts this holiday season? How about something unique that your loved one won't expect? We have ideas!

West Michigan’s most captivating natural destinations almost always fall along the lakeshore  —  and disc golf is a great way to enjoy them.

A furniture showroom and interior design firm has moved into the former MoDiv space and it is quickly gaining attention from interested passersby.

A national golf champion will be coming to Grand Rapids.

We've rounded up our top events for April.

West Michigan is mourning the death of a longtime supporter of philanthropic causes in the region.

Through a partnership with a Rockford farm, patrons of a nonprofit grocery store in Grand Rapids will have expanded access to organic produce.

Rockford-based retail store offers products and a venue to help people gather in style.

Grand Rapids Drive fans and partners can now purchase tickets, merchandise and sponsorships using cryptocurrency.

Likely having heard about the great food on the West Side a black bear decided to check out that corner of the city this morning.