Curbside collection of yard waste underway
The City of Grand Rapids has begun its seasonal curbside yard waste collection service.
Grand Rapids ranks high in beauty, affordability
According to Travel + Leisure dot com, Grand Rapids is number two on a list of “10 Most Beautiful and Affordable Places to Live in the U.S.”
City buys land to advance ‘Strategic Plan’
The City of Grand Rapids yesterday authorized purchase agreements for land located in the south and north sections of the city.
Irish on Ionia returns
The street festival “Irish on Ionia" is expected to draw 15,000 revelers to a three-block stretch of Ionia Ave. Saturday, March 18.
EGR swears in new city commissioner
Ryan Burdick was sworn in last week to the East Grand Rapids City Commission, filling the vacant first ward seat.
SXSW vet heads north to helm ArtPrize 2.0
A longstanding, open-to-everyone art competition has rebranded and announced an Executive Director. Catlin Whitington will helm ArtPrize 2.0, bringing a wealth of experience to Grand Rapids.
Dog Week at DeVos
From March 13 -15 DeVos Place will be featuring dog themed events at its venue in an effort to promote the humane treatment and responsible care of animals.
City presents water education events
The City of Grand Rapids will present two event designed to educate students on "their role as water stewards and champions."
Looking for lifeguards
The City of Grand Rapids will offer free American Red Cross courses to train lifeguards to staff the City's three pools.
Update: What’s the big idea?
Several City of Grand Rapids committees have partnered with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to ask residents for big ideas to help shape the future of Grand Rapids.
Cannonsburg expands tubing lanes, adds brunch
The Cedar Lounge has always been a great place to relax after a day on the slopes, but now skiers and observers alike will be able to fuel up before hitting the slopes with a new brunch menu.
World of Winter festival gets people out and about
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.
Still time for Six tix
The six wives of Henry VIII, some of whom he had beheaded, tell the story of their lives, post mortem, of course.
Grand Rapids, EGR announce tree disposal options
People who reside in Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids have multiple options for the disposal of live-cut Christmas trees after the holidays.
Grand Rapids & EGR announce closures
A blizzard warning, announced by the National Weather Service that begins at 4 p.m. today has prompted city officials to issue a number of cancellations.
Big electric promises
In September, news emerged that electric vehicle battery maker Gotion Inc. plans to build a $2.4 billion factory near Big Rapids. The factory could create more than 2,300 jobs in the next decade.
Oh, Christmas Tree!
The City of Grand Rapids officially kicks off the holiday season Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Griffins Teddy Bear Toss on Friday
A Teddy Bear Toss takes place during Friday's home game against the Manitoba Moose, Nov. 25.
Turkey Trot seeks participants
The Grand Rapids Turkey Trot presented by Blue Care Network returns for its 30th year on Thursday, Nov. 24.
The B.O.B. resurrected
Many Grand Rapidians were devastated when the Big Old Building, or the B.O.B., closed last December.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
