People + Places

The city of Grand Rapids will reopen Roberto Clemente Park at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10 after the completion of the park’s $1.5 million renovation project that began last year.

Holidays come a few minor inconveniences– office closures and delayed garbage pickup to name two.

Priority Health announced it created a new option to help those who have lost their employer-based health benefits due to COVID-19.

Gayle Boss had been celebrating Advent with her two sons for years but had never used an Advent calendar.

A southwest Michigan family welcomed the new year with the arrival of a baby boy.

Woodland Mall will celebrate the arrival of spring with the return of two popular events this month.

Visitors to downtown will notice four new outdoor “social zones” that were installed in public spaces over the weekend to give restaurants and retailers more room to serve customers in the era of social distancing.

DisArt teams with artist to share important stories.

The United Way of the Lakeshore and The Dollywood Foundation are teaming up to present the premiere of “The Library That Dolly Built” at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 on Facebook Live.

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place is seeking community volunteers in nonclinical roles.

Local sock maker iNFable is celebrating Black History Month in February with four new designs.

A footwear brand is repurposing its local sandal repair factory to produce face masks and other protective equipment during the new coronavirus pandemic.

The public is invited to help observe Earth Day tomorrow with a river cleanup, popup market, food trucks and live music.

Summer is wedding season in West Michigan and Makeup BLVD saw its share of brides and bridesmaids this year.

Deb Kalsbeek created a platform to help Grand Rapids women entrepreneurs; now she’s going national.

Summers in Michigan can be beautiful, fun filled, and for many families this includes lots of time in or near the water. 

Heartside is lagging behind as downtown booms.

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

Downtown Holland will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a virtual community event that will examine diversity, equity and inclusion issues...

“We’ve been here six and a half years. It’s time to put an expiration date on it and move on,” said Kim Carignan, 54, a resident of Grand Rapids’ northeast side. Carignan, who has lived in Detroit, Chicago, New York and Naples, Florida, said she and her husband haven’t been able to make the friendships they’d hoped for in West Michigan, something she said was easier in the other places she’s lived.