Festival charts course for the future
Monica Pritchard said she didn’t enter ArtPrize in 2021 expecting to win. But her project — a repurposed phone booth full of memories — filled the Blue Bridge and took her all the way to the grand prize.
Panel discussion explores cultural links to food
“What is healthy food?” is the name of a fourth talk in a series that takes place on Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m. at the...
Update: Statewide 911 number restored
According to a press release by City of Grand Rapids, at 4:14 p.m. on January 10, 2023, 911 services in Grand Rapids are being affected by a statewide outage.
Bradford White joins the fight against hunger
Bradford White, a Middleville manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, is providing critical support for the fight against hunger this holiday season with a $10,000 contribution to Mel Trotter Ministries.
Crowd of supporters gather for K9’s animal hospital release
Several members of the Grand Rapids Police Department and other area K9 unit personnel gathered in the parking lot of Animal Emergency Hospital Wednesday, Nov. 15 to welcome GRPD K9, "Eli."
Big season at the Van
For the first time in years, Van Andel Arena now has two full-time tenants.
Gryphon Place engages community during Suicide Prevention Month
A leading agency in suicide prevention plans to host a monthlong series of events.
Behavioral health crisis center planned for Kent County
Two local health care organizations are partnering to bring a behavioral health center to downtown Grand Rapids.
West Michigan participates in nationwide beagle rescue mission
The local Humane Society is pitching in to help with the rescue of 4,000 mistreated beagles from Virginia.
MI Lupus to host awareness walk
A nonprofit is inviting the public to walk at the John Ball Zoo for Lupus awareness.
On key
For 39 years, John Pesano has performed as part of the Schubert Male Chorus.
GRAAHI to hold final community conversations event
The third community conversations event for Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will focus on women and mental health.
Rapid changes
This spring, a major development along the banks of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids stirred plenty of excitement.
Youth care facility hosts family Fill the Backpack event
Wedgwood Christian Services’ NextGen Board will host its inaugural event in support of at-risk youth.
John Ball Zoo educates families on homelessness for fourth year
John Ball Zoo and Family Promise are hosting an annual event to help raise awareness for family homelessness in a child-friendly environment.
Griffins to host children’s bike helmet event
The Grand Rapids Griffins will offer free bike helmets to children aged 12 and under.
GRAAHI to hold conversation on mental health
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will host the second event of its three-month community series.
Real estate market hits new heights
Is the Grand Rapids housing market the hottest it has ever been?
Partners to host second Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam
A celebration of African American culture and history will be held downtown next month.
DeltaPlex closing uproots Grand Rapids Gold
An upcoming arena closure will displace Grand Rapids’ local basketball team.
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