Cesar E. Chavez Avenue name change debate divides Grand Rapids neighborhood
A petition to rename Cesar E. Chavez Avenue back to Grandville Avenue has sparked debate in Grand Rapids, with some residents pushing for the change and others urging the city to preserve his legacy.
5 Brewery Towns Where the Beer Scene Outshines the Skyline
There are places you visit for the architecture, the coastline, or the museums. Then there are places where the first thing locals want to show you is a taproom. These towns have built their reputations not on landmarks but on fermentation tanks, hop bills, and the quiet pride that comes from pouring something truly ex
Staff weighs in on plans for ‘the school of our dreams’
Kentwood — As she examined design renderings for future classrooms at the new Valleywood Middle School, Teri Conklin said she loved the incorporation of new technology and large windows. “Oh my gosh, I can’t wait! I’ve never had a brand new classroom before,” said Conklin, a sixth- and seventh-grade...
Retired superintendent hired as education strategist
Grandville — Roger Bearup’s retirement has proven to be short-lived. The former Grandville Public Schools superintendent, who retired from the district June 30, is joining architecture, engineering and branding firm GMB as an educational planner and strategist, the company has announced. In his new role, Bearup will wo
Tattoo artists, animal lovers come together for Tats for Cats
Cat lovers can support a local rescue organization and get new ink at Tats for Cats, a fundraiser at Lighthouse Tattoo Company on Aug. 1. The walk-in-only event begins at noon; participants can choose from a flash sheet of cat-themed tattoo options. All proceeds from the tattoos benefit Community Cat Crew, while tips g
Taste of the Town: Kobold’s Kitchen
A brand-new board game lounge and cafe has opened in Grand Rapids' northeast side!. Kobold's Kitchen, located at 2450 Plainfield Ave NE in the Creston neighborhood, provides large tables for dining experiences that include breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items. The large tables also come in handy for the lounge's ove
A Look Back At One Of Grand Rapids Most Beloved Theaters
What started as a small Walker movie house grew into the Alpine Twin and eventually the Alpine Four before closing in 2002.
Living Beyond the Pain Loop: Holistic Ways to Cope with Chronic Pain
The following article comes from Care Resources PACE, a community-based program for people 55 years or older with locations in Lowell and Grand Rapids. Chronic pain can feel like an unwelcome companion, affecting everything from sleep and relationships to household tasks and favorite hobbies. Barbara Rounds, a licensed
Chance of a strong to severe T-storm. Get Bill Steffen’s forecast
As I write this, the Storm Prediction Center has a fairly large level 2 Slight Risk Area over the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. It includes all but the western tip of the Upper Peninsula, where there is a level 1 Marginal Risk. The main threat is isolated strong wind. Storms that form will move from northwest to southea
Planning commission OKs ‘café by day, bar by evening’ in Creston neighborhood
A new bar and café known as "The Hoxie" could open this year in Grand Rapids' Creston neighborhood.
