My Salon owner encourages better work-life balance
A local entrepreneur is promoting a better quality of life for hairstylists.
Fundraiser to promote awareness of child abuse
A local nonprofit association is hosting a colorful fundraiser to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.
DGRI receives grant for Grand River transformation
A Grand River transformation project is underway thanks to the recent state infrastructure plan.
Fulton Street Farmers Market to operate gleaning program
The Fulton Street Farmers Market is assuming operations of a gleaning initiative started by a nonprofit.
Golf tournament to benefit food pantry
A women’s professional golf tournament is returning to West Michigan.
Business owner raising autism awareness through yard sign
A Grand Rapids business owner is raising awareness for autism through the venture she used to afford her son’s therapy.
High school girls tour Amazon fulfillment center for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, a group of Caledonia High School female students visited Amazon’s local fulfillment center this week for a tour and information session with key women leaders at the site.
Pop-up pierogi drives to support displaced Ukrainians
A couple with Grand Rapids roots will host a pair of presale pierogi drives and donate 10% of the proceeds to support Ukrainian refugees.
National artists to perform at Listening Room
Two singer-songwriters will make a stop in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids metro scores well in debt-to-income ratios
The Grand Rapids/Kentwood metro area is in good shape when it comes to debt-to-income ratios for home purchase loans, according to a new report.
Gov. Whitmer proclaims March 22 Oberon Day
Bell’s annual Oberon Day has been made official in Michigan.
Grand Rapids to host events for humans and dogs
Grand Rapids is welcoming the spring season with a variety of downtown events.
Poet Laureate introduces community project
Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Ericka “Kyd Kane” Thompson created a new project that provides a space for poets and artists of all ages.
Turning the pages at Grand Rapids Public Library
People who know Jessica Anne Bratt describe her as something of a library wunderkind — a 34-year-old who was promoted last year to become the Grand Rapids Public Library’s first Black assistant director.
Grants awarded to preserve lighthouses
Two West Michigan lighthouses will undergo renovations to preserve their history, courtesy of grants totaling $100,000.
National Poetry Month: Meet your local poets
Kyd Kane, Grand Rapids’ current poet laureate, said she is a spoken word poet “in limbo,” as so many poets are in these long months of the pandemic that has shut down venues, stopped indoor events and slowed community gatherings.
12th House GR throwing birthday bash
The owner of a handmade local gift shop and art gallery is celebrating her 45th birthday with an in-store party this weekend.
Mission: DIY date night
Winter weather makes it easy to stay in and order takeout on date night. But if you’re willing to brave the cold to mix up your routine, we’ve got some date night ideas that just might make you leave that cozy couch behind.
Muskegon to use its venues to attract business
The Muskegon Arts & Culture Coalition is hosting a series of private events for business professionals.
Museum to offer reduced admission fees
The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) has joined the Museums for All initiative.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
