PEOPLE + PLACES
Meet up for A Place for Her
Women will be gathering next week to support some of the most vulnerable in Grand Rapids.
Retailers add dog ‘sanctuaries’ for shoppers
Several West Michigan retailers are adding a safe space for dogs while their owners shop.
The Calder is getting a makeover
One of Grand Rapids’ most photographed landmarks is undergoing a makeover.
Meijer Gardens expands wedding venues
More than 700,000 people visit Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s 158-acre park each year to attend concerts, view its indoor and outdoor gardens, sculpture galleries, permanent sculpture collection and use the learning center, café and meeting rooms, among other features.
Park Unveils Statue of Philanthropist
The DeVos family and Kent County have unveiled a statue honoring the local philanthropist who was a driving force behind creating West Michigan’s largest urban park.
Zip Line Across a ‘Fun Center’
A “fun center” in the area continues to expand its offerings, and the latest takes guests soaring across the park.
Bring Your Dog to Yappy Hour
The dog days of summer are here, and it’s time for puppy-filled lunch breaks.
Historic Downtown Building Becoming Event Space
A historic building downtown is being transformed into an event space.
Artist Reveals ‘Rainbow Road’ Street Mural Downtown
A rainbow of colors now covers a street in downtown Grand Rapids.
Golf Club Re-opens
A West Michigan golf club is back in play.
West Michigan City is One of Best ‘Beach Towns’ in US
A city in the region is considered one of the nation’s best lakefront "beach towns."