People + Places

Members of the military traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) can now enjoy a lounge just for them and their families.

Southwest Michigan has been recognized among the best travel destinations in the world.

A juice bar, popcorn shop, cocktail lounge, jazz club and tailor are joining downtown; did we mention they are all Black-owned businesses?

It seemed like every month saw a new boutique opening in Grand Rapids. GR|MAG did our best to cover all the new openings. Below you’ll find a list of 10 boutiques and retail shops focused on clothing, home goods and beauty products that opened during the past year.

Aberdeen Park is the latest in a series of Grand Rapids parks to reopen following renovations.

It’s summer, which means finding ways to get the kids out of the house before they drive you crazy (is it September yet?!) A productive way to keep them busy and engaged during their summer vacation is camp.

There's a new shop in town with dozens of local vendors selling their wares.

We all know that Grand Rapids is a midwest hipster haven, but now the world knows, too. According to MoveHub's annual International Hipster Index, Grand Rapids rings in at No. 28 (out of 446 cities).

The Grand Rapids Griffins kick off the 2018-19 season this month under the leadership of Ben Simon, who was named the team’s 11th head coach in June. But Simon is no stranger to Grand Rapids — he spent the last three seasons as assistant coach for the Griffins, helping lead the team to a Calder Cup title in 2017, and played for the team in the 2006-07 season.

Santa’s got more than a brand new bag this Christmas. In fact, he’s got a new, trendy look because The People Picture Company is offering holiday sessions with Hipster Santa this Christmas season.

Three West Michigan locations were named among 16 “incredibly romantic getaways” in the Midwest.

While you are out and about this summer in Michigan, keep your eyes peeled for Michigan’s largest trees.

Are you considering stepping up your game this Valentine’s Day? Let us help you — or someone you know.

The DeVos family and Kent County have unveiled a statue honoring the local philanthropist who was a driving force behind creating West Michigan’s largest urban park.

This past June, Parliament the Boutique rebranded as Gemini Handmade after five years on the South Division Avenue for the Arts corridor. Now, the local artisan-based shop has made another big move—to 963 Cherry St. SE.

The sleek vehicles showcased at Cars & Coffee Grand Rapids (C&CGR) exude a zip-zing panache that unfetters spectators’ imaginations.

A few years ago, Jim Torrey started reaching out to new breweries in Grand Rapids offering his woodworking services. “I started cold-calling them on Facebook and asking to make their cheeseboards and beer flights.”

Foraging is a great way to add unique elements to your fall dishes.

Ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle kicks off tonight at 5 p.m.

If you are the outdoorsy type, you’ll be excited to hear that REI Co-op announced plans to open a new 20,000 square-foot store in the area.