Building on History: Grand Rapids’ Historic Preservation Commission
Ever wonder if that run-down old building is worth saving?
New Houseman Field playground brings community vision to life
More than 80 volunteers gathered near Houseman Field this week to help bring a long-awaited neighborhood dream to life.
What’s open & closed in GR Labor Day Weekend
As Grand Rapidians gear up to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, the City of Grand Rapids has announced closures.
From handshakes to safer streets
Grand Rapids will celebrate National Night Out 2025 on August 5 with neighborhood events focused on safety and community.
White glove treatment
Imagine your mother—she’s lived in the same home for more than 40 years. The carpet still holds the shape of furniture that’s stood in place since your childhood.
Don’t stop believin’ in Picnic Pops
If you missed the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Patriotic Pops concert, don’t worry—there’s still time to experience the magic of Family Fare Picnic Pops.
The Feel Good Foodie
Yumna Jawad and her new husband were living in Dearborn and picking up their dinners from her mother or his, both amazing cooks who made favorite Mediterranean recipes from scratch.
Trash talk, free dinner, real impact
Residents in the Third Ward will have a chance to talk trash—literally—when the City of Grand Rapids hosts its second Commission Night Out of 2025 on Tuesday, July 29.
4 splashy spots for the dog days
The dog days of summer are here, and while you’re reaching for sunscreen and flip-flops, your four-legged friend is dreaming of cool waves.
City issues safety tips after fireworks spark fire in SW neighborhood
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of fireworks on the Fourth of July, but city officials are reminding residents that with the spectacle comes serious responsibility.
Hot days, cool tunes: Relax at Rosa rolls on
The heat’s not letting up—but neither is the music.
New light on dark waters
Willow Waldron once spent summer afternoons paddling her kayak through West Michigan’s winding rivers, with her three dogs in tow. But those carefree outings...
GR joins A2 at top of state’s sustainability rankings
Grand Rapids gets to put another feather in its green cap.
City continues streak as one of the nation’s best-run
Grand Rapids is proving—year after year—that smart leadership and community-minded governance can truly make a difference.
Paint the future of your neighborhood
Residents of Grand Rapids have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to life and strengthen their neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Match Fund.
GRFD raises alarm on lithium-ion batteries
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.
‘Deport him? To where?’
In 2018, Jilmar Ramos-Gomez, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Grand Rapids native, was arrested after allegedly starting a small fire.
Driving for show, putting for dough
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will return to Blythefield Country Club in Belmont from June 12–15, 2025.
Get ready to Rock the Lot!
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.
A party 175 years in the making
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.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
