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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.














