People + Places

A full-service third-party meeting planning firm located downtown Grand Rapids has been recognized as one of 50 Companies to Watch. 

Emily Stoddard spent her 20s running, running, running.

There are a slew of new restaurants dotting the GR landscape, many – if not most – serving Asian fusion cuisine.

The street festival “Irish on Ionia" is expected to draw 15,000 revelers to a three-block stretch of Ionia Ave. Saturday, March 18.

Ryan Burdick was sworn in last week to the East Grand Rapids City Commission, filling the vacant first ward seat.

Like many of us who grew up in the region, Jash’d Belcher used to go to Studio 28 to watch movies. Once the largest multi-screen cinema complex in the world, in its heyday there were 20 screens chock full of the latest films Hollywood had to offer. 

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.

As one of the most prolific contemporary art institutions in Grand Rapids prepared to close its doors, I sat down with people from the...

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.

Husband and wife team Jason and Rachel Six are the minds behind J6R6 – a stationery and lifestyle brand based in Grand Rapids that launched in the summer of 2021.

As Mother Nature continues to dole out a somewhat unpredictable mix of precipitation, it’s important to use caution while operating a motor vehicle.

So, you've received your W-2(s) and need to file your taxes. Now what? 

John Ball Zoo, ever on the forefront of species maintenance and preservation, is making strides to protect the population of eastern box turtles.

The City of Grand Rapids will present two event designed to educate students on "their role as water stewards and champions."

The Grand Rapids Community Media Center began 40 years ago as a public access TV station.

The City of Grand Rapids will offer free American Red Cross courses to train lifeguards to staff the City's three pools.

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.

A local wealth management firm has earned a place on Forbes Magazine's best wealth management teams in Michigan.

Today is National Freedom Day, which commemorates President Lincoln's signing of the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Feb. 1, 1865, and  marks the beginning of Black History Month.

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.