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Whether you’ll be heading out on Black Friday or enjoying the solitude of shopping from home on Cyber Monday, don’t forget to pick up some winter gear for those in need. Several area nonprofits are collecting winter clothing for their clients and patrons.

Before the city shuts down its public pools for the summer its hosting one last hoorah—for pooches.

John Ball Zoo is getting a new resident later this summer.

Un-decorating you Christmas tree is decidedly less enjoyable than decorating it for the holidays. But, alas, it must be done. Once you’ve packed away your favorite ornaments and strands of flickering lights, what do you do with the tree?

What does Grand Rapids have in common with Anchorage, Alaska and Aspen, Colorado? All three cities host festivals that made the “10 Most Epic U.S. Winter Festivals Worth Braving The Cold For” list.

Members of the military traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) can now enjoy a lounge just for them and their families.

One of Grand Rapids’ most photographed landmarks is undergoing a makeover.

A new treasure trove of antique and vintage goods is now open in town.

A block party in town this weekend will feature local music, art and food vendors.

It’s not summer yet, but you can pretend while you stare at hundreds of new boats.

The City of East Grand Rapids announced that it has received a "Tree City USA" designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for its care...

A custom golf club fitter now is open in Grand Rapids.

For 29 years, the annual UICA Holiday Artists Market has been helping shoppers find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on their Christmas list.

A new lifestyle and home boutique will have its grand opening later this month.

This weekend’s KDL Writers Conference is sure to fill aspiring authors’ notebooks full of tips on the craft and business of writing.

Grand Rapids’ first accessible kayak and canoe launch now is available for use.

A new sculpture downtown depicts the three Grand Rapids women who helped develop the whooping cough vaccine.

After a rigorous selection process, three finalists have emerged in the race to fill the vacant Third Ward Commissioner seat in Grand Rapids.

The first West Michigan store by the outdoor retailer REI is opening on 28th Street.

Community stakeholders, local leaders and members of the public are invited to a "sky-breaking" ceremony in Boston Square on Wednesday, April 26.