Spring into books!

Our friends Mike and Amy O'Brien of The Book Cellar have curated this fantastic list of books for the spring season.

Ashton Lounge brings elegance to The B.O.B.

A new chapter begins for Grand Rapids nightlife as The B.O.B. (Big Old Building) welcomes its latest venture: Ashton Lounge.

Need A Summer Job?

The City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring full and part-time lifeguards for the 2025 season.

Fun Things to Do This Weekend and Beyond

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here’s your guide to the weekend’s highlights, listed in the order they take place:

Remembering the Reason for the Season

Bought the gifts, trimmed the tree, made the eggnog. Now, what am I forgetting?

A Culinary Trifecta

Mama Mia’s neon sign for pizza and subs gets a nice piece of real estate space on the wall in newly-named Mia’s Village Eats in Spring Lake.

Hope Fall Concert to take place at Jack H. Miller Center for the Arts

The Hope College Concert Band will perform its Fall Concert on Friday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack...

Trick-or-treat night at the museum

Families in Grand Rapids are invited to don their costumes and join the festivities at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum.

DART around town in an EV

For anyone who needs a car occasionally—maybe for a grocery run, hauling those heavy bags, or just getting out for a fun day—there’s exciting news from the City of Grand Rapids!

A Return to the Kitchen

About four years ago, Søvengård co-owner Rich Muschiana stepped into the restaurant’s kitchen, taking over the role of executive chef. 

College Bound? Fill out the FAFSA!

If you’re a high school student or a parent of one and college is on the horizon, you’ve probably been faced with a lot of to-dos

Rocking the Vote?

On Friday, Sept. 20, amidst the bustling atmosphere of ArtPrize in downtown Grand Rapids, the area surrounding Van Andel Arena buzzed with energy.

Belushi adds spark to cannabis convention

The inaugural Michigan Cannabis Convention will be held on September 20-21 at DeVos Place, open to anyone over 18.

The ‘Other’ Lucy’s

Editor's note: Grand Haven has recently welcomed a fantastic new spot called Lucy’s, known for its relaxed ambiance, share plates, sandwiches, comfort food, and...

Holland Swimmer Makes History

Dr. Bryan Huffman, a Holland-area ophthalmologist, has made history as the first Michigander to complete the Triple Crown of open water swimming.

Set sail for an inaugural boat show

Boat enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The inaugural Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show is set for August 16-18 at the new Muskegon area marina. T

Dutch Baby vs. Skillet Pancake

I recently scoured the internet looking for a perfect representation of a lemon blueberry dutch baby.

Radiant Rockford: ‘It’s the people’

Seth Rivard and Jeff Sheehan opened the Rockford Brewing Company doors in 2012, taking over a vacant building at 12 E. Bridge St.

Sekou Smith Way

The City of Grand Rapids recently celebrated the legacy of Sekou Smith, a beloved sports journalist and native son, with the installation of a commemorative street sign.

Salute to Bridge Street bar’s first year

Last July, The General Wood Shop made its debut as a gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

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