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Burger Week Winner Crowned. Next Up: Taco Week!

We know. Burger Week was months ago. And yet, somehow, we never told you who won.

Colorado Rapids Meets Grand Rapids

Athletic Club Grand Rapids has named Erik Bushey as the first head coach in club history, introducing him at a news conference on October 1, 2026.

From Grandma’s Porch to the GRAM

Ray Materson makes art with socks—though you’d never guess it from a first glance.

Great Lakes Invitational Returns to Van Andel Arena

West Michigan college hockey fans, take note: Michigan Tech is hosting the Great Lakes Invitational, and you don't have to drive anywhere (besides downtown Grand Rapids) to catch it.

A New Way to Ride the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Iconic Carousel

The iconic Spillman Carousel at the Grand Rapids Public Museum has a new feature that makes it possible for more visitors to experience the nearly century-old attraction.

Four Things to Do in West Michigan This Weekend

The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are out and West Michigan is giving us plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season.

Fall in Love With Chrysanthemums

There’s something about autumn in Grand Rapids: the crispness in the air, the changing leaves, the first excuse to reach for a cozy sweater.

Red, Lace, and the Runway

Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are.

A Point of Pride: John Ball Zoo Earns International Recognition

There are some things about Grand Rapids that feel so familiar we can forget how unusual they are. John Ball Zoo is one of them.

Wealthy Theatre Unleashes a Halloween Movie Marathon

What would Halloween be without spooky movies? Fortunately, the folks at our community’s storied Wealthy Theatre have thought about that.

GR Fire Department Earns Third International Accreditation

The Grand Rapids Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, marking its third straight accreditation and extending its status through 2031.

One Step Closer to Affordable Housing in West Michigan

For people navigating homelessness or living paycheck to paycheck, an affordable place to live can be the difference between simply getting by and having a chance to build something more stable.

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE

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Ride the Gravy Train to Michigan Street

Downtown Grand Rapids may have the art this September, but restaurants along the Michigan Street Corridor are working on a different kind of masterpiece.

Update: New Date for Taste of Gaines

Food, music and community spirit will once again take center stage as Taste of Gaines returns this fall.

Yesterdog’s Vibe Still Rocks After 50 Years

Walk into Yesterdog in Eastown and nothing much has changed.

Clean Cuisine

There’s a certain kind of meal that doesn’t just impress you—it lingers afterward in a quieter way.

GR Fire Department Earns Third International Accreditation

The Grand Rapids Fire Department has earned reaccreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, marking its third straight accreditation and extending its status through 2031.

Mayor’s Grove Opens at Riverside Park

Riverside Park has a new place to stop and smell the — well, native flowers.

The Rapid Dedicates Rosalynn Bliss Platform, Honoring Former Mayor

A downtown Grand Rapids bus platform now has a new name — and the location is particularly fitting.

Thought Series Panelists Line Up for Confluence 2026

What ideas are shaping the future of West Michigan—and what happens when the people behind those ideas come together?

Red, Lace, and the Runway

Who would have guessed that Grand Rapids, Michigan, would find itself becoming a backdrop for some seriously ambitious fashion moments? Yet here we are.

Culinary Headliner: Maurice Cordova of Acrisure Amphitheater

Some of my favorite summer memories growing up in Michigan are going to Pine Knob Music Theater outside Detroit, so it’s with considerable excitement that I and so many West Michiganders welcome the new Acrisure Amphitheater to downtown Grand Rapids for an outdoor concert venue of our own.

A ‘ruff’ day at the office

There’s a new four-legged team member making the rounds at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and he’s already turning heads.

Mathnasium helps students flex their math muscle

Back-to-school season often brings renewed anxiety for kids who struggle with math — and a search for extra support.

Four Things to Do in West Michigan This Weekend

The leaves are changing, the pumpkins are out and West Michigan is giving us plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season.

Wealthy Theatre Unleashes a Halloween Movie Marathon

What would Halloween be without spooky movies? Fortunately, the folks at our community’s storied Wealthy Theatre have thought about that.

Update: Second Jeff Daniels Show Added!

Editor's note: Tickets for the Jeff Daniels concert at St. Cecilia Music Center on Dec. 8 sold out less than two hours, so they've...

Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

ArtPrize takes center stage in Grand Rapids this weekend, with light installations, family-friendly art-making, a party at John Ball Zoo and a neighborhood-wide competition in Southtown.