Grand Rapids Magazine

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting its tenth annual summer series of free outdoor fitness classes.

Like proud parents sharing pictures of their new babies, customers at Flowerland, West Michigan’s 75-year-old purveyor of plants, sometimes bring in snapshots showcasing the plants that garden supply buyer Kathy Rohm has helped them nurture.

Each year, we endure the unrelenting chill of winter–waiting, albeit not always patiently, for the unparalleled bliss of a West Michigan summer.

Jason Novotny is Vice President of Design at TowerPinkster, one of Grand Rapids’ titans of design. Recently, TowerPinkster merged with Comprehensive Engineering, a local firm specializing in mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.

As nature turns a new leaf, many of us feel the pull to refresh the spaces we live in.

Fishbeck, a leading engineering and consulting firm, is earning widespread recognition this year amid a remarkable period of growth.

Lumber baron Thomas Friant made a statement when he built the Stone Chateau on the corner of Cherry St. and Union Ave. in 1892....

Nothing feels as good as a long stretch. We’ve all been there with tight muscles.

Thrifting has become a major trend, especially among Gen Z, who are drawn to the hunt for one-of-a-kind items—whether it’s a retro jacket, funky patterns, or anything that feels special and not mass-produced.

It’s that time of year again. You want to see friends and do something fun, but it seems like you’ve done everything there is to do in West Michigan already this winter.

We recently came across an intriguing new apparel line featuring QR codes that share the wearer’s unique story. Curious to learn more, we reached out to Alaina Janish, one of the brand’s creators.