PEOPLE + PLACES
Escape to Alto
If you’re in the mood for a little country drive and some terrific tavern food, the Nighthawk Grille & Bar in Alto, 6950 Whitneyville Ave SE, is calling your name.
Poppin’ off with Grand Rapids Symphony
Oh come, all ye faithful fans of the Grand Rapids Symphony—and deck the halls along the way, because Hallelujah, Santa Claus is coming to town.
Strength through adversity: The 90 and The Forge
A Holland nonprofit originally founded to help military veterans adjust to civilian life is now turning its attention to preparing the next generation for service.
City offices closed on Veterans Day
Most City of Grand Rapids offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observation of Veterans Day.
City invites residents to Commission Night Out
The City of Grand Rapids is inviting residents to attend the next Commission Night Out event on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at GRPS University.
Seeking justice at home and abroad
Kurt and Jo Ann Van Engen Ver Beek wanted to change the world when they graduated from Calvin University back in 1986. The pair...
Seasonal parking restrictions start Saturday
Seasonal parking rules return Saturday, Nov. 1, on many Grand Rapids neighborhood streets.
Trade Route Remembered
The Eastown neighborhood has formally recognized a historic footpath used by the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians.
City awards $122K for community initiatives
The City of Grand Rapids has awarded nearly $122,000 to support 32 community projects organized by local residents as part of its Neighborhood Match Fund program.
Digitize it before it disappears: GRTV’s preservation suite levels up
In a quiet studio on Bridge Street, the Grand Rapids Community Media Center’s GRTV is making it easier for the community to save its stories — one tape, photo, or film reel at a time.
Oxford Trail’s $9M lesson in equity
City and community leaders gathered Tuesday, Oct. 1 to break ground on the $9 million Oxford Trail improvement project.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE
