Are You Up for the Adventure Race Challenge?
The largest winter adventure race in the United States will take place in Rockford this weekend.
New UICA Exhibit Explores Chicago Race Riot of 1919
“Warm Water: New Works by Charles Edward Williams” opens this weekend at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art.
East Grand Rapids Named Best Place to Live in Michigan
East Grand Rapids is the “best city to live” in Michigan, according to a report on the best cities to live in each state by 24/7 Wall Street and posted by USA Today last week.
Dispose of Your Christmas Tree in Grand Rapids
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?
GR|MAG’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
As 2018 comes to a close GR|MAG took a look back at the stories that drew the most eyeballs during the past year. Here are the top 10 most read stories.
10 Boutiques That Opened in 2018
It seemed like every month saw a new boutique opening in Grand Rapids. GR|MAG did our best to cover all the new openings. Below you’ll find a list of 10 boutiques and retail shops focused on clothing, home goods and beauty products that opened during the past year.
Makeup BLVD Expands with Salon Services
Summer is wedding season in West Michigan and Makeup BLVD saw its share of brides and bridesmaids this year.
Metallica Does Good in Grand Rapids
We already know Metallica rocks, but now the heavy metal band is earning even greater respect in Grand Rapids for a $100,000 gift it’s giving to Grand Rapids Community College.
Winner Selected in City Parks Sign Design Contest
After a month of public voting, the City of Grand Rapids has unveiled the winning design for new entry signs at city-owned parks.
Cozy Up This Winter with New Quilting Store
Savasana Quilts is nestling into the Northridge Centre retail corridor next to Celebration! Cinema North.
Nonprofits Team Up with Community to Help Their Patrons Give Gifts This Holiday Season
A vacant storefront at the corner of Division Avenue and Cherry Street is filling up with holiday gifts that will be available for struggling individuals in the area on Saturday, Dec. 18.
5 Nonprofits Collecting Winter Clothing
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.
City Offers Residents Chance to Vote on Park Signage
The city is giving residents a say on the signage that will welcome visitors to local parks.
Find Unique Gifts at These 6 Holiday Artists Markets
Whether you're shopping early or waiting until the last minute, you'll be able to knock out that Christmas list with these six holiday artists markets.
Grand River Projects Flowing Smoothly
Six areas along the Grand River are slated for a major transformation as part of the River for All project, but the project’s completion is still years away.
Diversity Lecture Series Kicks Off with “Political Outlook”
Less than two weeks before Americans head to the polls, Grand Rapids Community College has invited GOP strategist and CNN political contributor Ana Navarro to kick off its 2018-2019 Diversity Lecture Series.
Nightlife Parking Just Got Easier with Reserved Spaces
In recent years parking downtown has become a greater challenge. On the one hand, that’s an indication of the positive growth the city is experiencing, but on the other, it can be a major headache when you are trying to enjoy this new nightlife, retail, and other downtown activities.
Three City Parks Reopen Following Upgrades
Upgrades at three Grand Rapids city parks have been completed. On Thursday, the City of Grand Rapids and area residents celebrated the reopening of Mooney, Cheseboro and Ottawa Hills Parks.
30 Days 30 Dollars Challenge Boosts Black-Owned Businesses
October is now well underway; meaning so is the 30 Days 30 Dollars challenge. Created by Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB), the 30 Days 30 Dollars challenge aims to bring awareness and money to black-owned businesses in Grand Rapids throughout the month of October.
Parking App Tweaked for Better Service
There has been some grumbling and grousing since the city made the switch from one parking app to another, but the City of Grand Rapids wants you to know it’s heard those complaints.
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