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.
Drinks with Pat
September seems to be a big month to celebrate various beverages.
Annual Eastown event is back on the bricks
Artists, food trucks, live music, beer, cider…the Eastown Streetfair has a lot to offer this year. The annual outdoor festival takes place Saturday, Sept....
Celebrity to speak at two Muskegon venues
A Navy SEAL and actor is scheduled to appear at a Muskegon school on Monday, Nov. 7.
New ‘coffee art’ boutique opening in Eastown
A couple who outgrew their online store and the art fair circuit have gone “all in” on a new boutique, the Modish Moth...
Blue-stocking up on good books
At the beginning of each year, many of us think about the goals we have for the year to come.
City announces trick-or-treating hours
As Halloween approaches the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Department have announced some tips to ensure a safe holiday for all.
A four-star idea
Since the mid-1990s, the Four Star Theatre largely has sat empty.
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.
Call for BIPOC vendors
The community is invited to shop and support 100 BIPOC businesses in Grand Rapids on Thursday, May 18 at the “Colors of the Community” vendor pop-up
An uncomfortable topic
When it comes to colorectal cancer, cancer that develops either in the colon or rectum, there is good news and bad news.
Big event beckons 200 vendors
One of the state's largest flea markets is set for Sept. 23 and 24 at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds, 5235 Park Ave. in Hudsonville.
Ringing in the season of giving
It’s that time of year again: Salvation Army bell ringers are now positioned outside of or in the vestibules of our favorite grocery stores.
Ringo Starr to play DeVos Performance Hall
Ringo Starr has plans to perform in Grand Rapids on October 3, 2023.
Experience the season with a light show
Each winter, Meijer Gardens transforms into a botanic wonderland with fresh poinsettias, evergreens and 350,000 lights. New this year is an audio-visual light show at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater.
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.
Muskegon YMCA adds more water safety programs
The Muskegon YMCA is increasing the availability of water safety and swim lessons in underserved communities this summer.
Not your father’s Olive’s
I lived around the corner from Olive’s, 2162 Wealthy Street in East Grand Rapids, for years. I love cooking and entertaining in my home, so I didn’t eat there every week, but often enough to know the menu, what I liked and what didn’t suit my taste.
Special elections slated for May 2
Some municipalities and townships in Kent County will hold elections Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
City announces participatory budgeting results
The results of the Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids votes are in.
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