Update: Youth pool pass pickup dates set
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.
Brewing luxury— from hobby to crafting 24k Gold
When out and about one night, I saw a man absolutely tearing it up, salsa dancing.
Last chance to register for annual summit
Time is running out to register for one of Grand Rapids’ most inspiring community events. The 11th Annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit.
A drive to revive!
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.
City gears up for 48th Amway River Bank Run
Grand Rapids will be buzzing early Saturday, May 10, as the 48th annual Amway River Bank Run takes over downtown.
Author tells tales from ‘Bear County’
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.
Party with the Best of Grand Rapids
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.
Kentwood announces Arbor Day giveaway
As warmer weather rolls in, many are gearing up for spring yardwork—including tree planting.
Hottest ticket in town
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.
Poets Infuse Their Words with Faith
Faith plays a role for area poets who write from their hearts about topics ranging from day-to-day life to the eternal.
Dancer Bids Farewell to GR Ballet After 20 Years
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...
City Celebrates 175 Years with Year-Long Festivities
Grand Rapids is turning the page on a monumental chapter in its history, marking 175 years since its incorporation as a city.
Celebration set for new $2.3M public space
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.
Big names coming to 20 Monroe this spring
Music and comedy fans alike have plenty to look forward to this spring and beyond at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.
Bridging differences and building unity
Registration is now open for the 2025 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit, an event that marks its 11th year of fostering community engagement.
Gilda’s LaughFest Celebrates 15th Year
Ready for some serious laughs? Gilda’s LaughFest, the nation’s first community-wide festival dedicated to comedy, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025!
The Power of True Talent
Julianne Vanden Wyngaard is a musician for the ages. She’s played piano for the Grand Rapids Symphony, Circle Theater, and even the Kitten Club in the early 1960s.
An ‘Eggs-istential’ Crisis
Egg prices in Michigan have skyrocketed, surging over 50% from last year, with even sharper increases in recent months.
Creating Harmony Between Music and Design
Rick Santamaria is the kind of guy who seamlessly blends passion with purpose, and nowhere is that more evident than at his one-of-a-kind home furnishings store, Windsor Cottage, in Grand Rapids' East Hills district.
City Announces Administrative Leadership Changes
City Manager Mark Washington today announced a series of leadership changes in the municipal organization.
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