Historic name chosen for new Ada Hotel

AHC Hospitality and CDV5 Properties have shared design concepts of a distinctive new hotel property opening next Spring in the greater Grand Rapids area.  

Michigan’s liquid gold already flowing

Michigan, known for its lush maple trees, is gearing up for another exciting maple syrup season.

Night out in Grand Rapids

With the beautiful summer evenings making it easy to stay up well past bedtime, options abound for where to spend those “extra” hours.

Schoolhouse Reimagined

Fans of O’Briens Deli will soon have a new spot to enjoy their favorite sandwiches.

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.

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!

Wreaths Across America seeks volunteers

On Saturday, Dec. 17, 3,770 handcrafted evergreen wreaths will be laid on the graves of fallen soldiers at Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery.

Taco John’s growing in West Michigan

A publicly traded Grand Rapids restaurant group is bringing a Mexican fast-food concept to West Michigan.

On a mission to restore wildlife at John Ball Zoo

Settled into the hills deep on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, it’s sometimes easy to forget about John Ball Zoo.

Hotel district serves up some surprises

Always on the forefront of the Grand Rapids food and beverage scene, AHC Hospitality has announced a number of new offerings, from summer fare and retro cocktail carts to an exclusive new nightclub experience.

Remembering the Reason for the Season

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

Country club undergoes $16 Million expansion

Blythefield Country Club, 5801 Northland Drive NE, is building out its existing facilities with plans to be complete in time for the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic.

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.

City announces participatory budgeting results

The results of the Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids votes are in. 

9 Lake Michigan lighthouses to visit in 2023

We have within a few hours’ drive of Grand Rapids some of the most unique scenery on the planet.

Top baby names of 2022

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital has delivered 7,370 babies so far in 2022. Here are the top names for girls and for boys:

Things to do in GR this weekend

So many wonderful events take place in Grand Rapids during the season of giving. It's hard to pare it down, but my first pick is an annual holiday event in the Creston neighborhood, “Lights on Creston,” which takes place from 4-8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

Annual ‘Restaurant Week’ returns November 4

Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is cooking up what may prove to be one of the most popular culinary events of the year, Nov. 4-12.

Doing Business for Generations: Ludema’s Floral & Gardens

With Valentin's Day right around the corner, you may find it interesting to know there is always lots of room for growth—of flowers, that is.

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