People + Places

Residents of Grand Rapids have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to life and strengthen their neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Match Fund.

As the popularity of e-bikes, scooters, and hoverboards continues to rise across Grand Rapids, fire officials are sounding the alarm on the increasing dangers linked to lithium-ion batteries.

In 2018, Jilmar Ramos-Gomez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Grand Rapids native, was arrested after allegedly starting a small fire.

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont from June 12–15, 2025.

For over five decades, The Intersection has stood as the heartbeat of Grand Rapids' live music scene, offering an eclectic mix of genres and unforgettable experiences.

There’s something special about a city that knows how to celebrate itself—and Grand Rapids is doing just that with a blowout birthday bash in the very heart of downtown.

The Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce a new Outdoor Pool Season Pass program, launching ahead of the 2025 summer season.

When out and about one night, I saw a man absolutely tearing it up, salsa dancing.

Time is running out to register for one of Grand Rapids’ most inspiring community events. The 11th Annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit.

If you’re driving by the intersection of 44th and Kalamazoo, you may (or may not) notice a weathered strip mall fronted by a sign portraying a horse and buggy.

Grand Rapids will be buzzing early Saturday, May 10, as the 48th annual Amway River Bank Run takes over downtown.

John Counts knows Michigan’s small towns—he’s lived in them, visited for outdoor activities, and reported on the people and events of those small towns so often that they have become part of him.

Kick off the summer in style with an evening of food, drinks at the second annual Best of Grand Rapids party, presented by Max's South Seas Hideaway.

As warmer weather rolls in, many are gearing up for spring yardwork—including tree planting.

Jack White, Michigan’s own musical icon, brings his unparalleled energy and genre-blending style to GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids on April 15.

Faith plays a role for area poets who write from their hearts about topics ranging from day-to-day life to the eternal.

Grand Rapids Ballet has announced the retirement of Sarah Marley, a beloved dancer who will conclude her 20-year performance career this spring. Marley’s final...

Grand Rapids is turning the page on a monumental chapter in its history, marking 175 years since its incorporation as a city.

After a weather-related delay earlier this month, the official groundbreaking for a transformative new public park is set to take place this evening, Thursday, April 24.

Music and comedy fans alike have plenty to look forward to this spring and beyond at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.