Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a year of construction, the door is now open. It’s tour time at 111 Lyon Street. What was once empty office space is now housing history in downtown Grand Rapids. A 60-year-old brutalist building, originally designed as the headquarters of Old Kent Bank...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Laura Armenta Dance Company presents CUERPOS EN FLOR, a contemporary dance performance series celebrating renewal, connection and the vibrant rhythms of South America. The spring series features original choreography by Artistic Director Laura Armenta. "We have been in town for 28 years, but...

Rockford — It’s been more than 25 years since Superintendent Steve Matthews was a classroom teacher, but you wouldn’t know it from the way he jumped right back into the fray while filling in recently for fourth-grade teacher Kelly Bantle-Miller at Crestwood Elementary. As part of a...

RiverTown Crossings invites the West Michigan community to celebrate spring with a full day of interactive, family‑friendly events on Saturday, March 28. Guests can enjoy hands-on animal encounters, high‑energy entertainment, community shopping experiences and festive Easter Bunny photos. “Spring is such a meaningful...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A coalition of arts leaders and local governments is working to develop an arts and culture strategy for Grand Rapids and Kent County aimed at strengthening the sector and guiding long-term investment. The effort is being led by the Arts & Culture Collective of Grand...

Kent County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several local employers hiring for hands‑on roles that keep production lines moving. If you like working with tools, machines, or materials, these jobs are worth a look.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids stores are cash only after a cyberattack. Cybersecurity | Several sue Stryker after cyberattack, alleging company failed to protect sensitive data. On Friday, officials from Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids announced they "recently" were the subject of a...

There are so many wonderful dogs in Grand Rapids, MI waiting for their forever homes! From tiny Yorkie mixes to big-hearted Huskies, these pups are ready to bring love and joy into your life.

Multiple people were injured and an ambulance was damaged in a pileup on icy US-131 in Grand Rapids Saturday morning, Michigan State Police say.

Grand Rapids Public Schools is implementing a new safety initiative across its bus fleet. The district is collaborating with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation for this program. Every school bus will be equipped with cameras to enhance safety measures. Grand Rapids Public Schools announced the launch of a school bus...