Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As Grand Rapids has gotten slammed by brutal snowfall and freezing temperatures over the last month, the city’s public works department has been working overtime to clear the roads of accumulated snow. With 41 local plow routes to get to, the city’s plow trucks...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Everyone deserves to feel loved on Valentine's Day, no matter their age. This year, Grand Valley State University (GVSU) students in the Grand Connections intergenerational program teamed up with AARP Michigan Grand Rapids Volunteers to participate in a nationwide effort to connect with older...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Right Place, the local economic development agency, unveiled its three-year plan for growth in Greater Grand Rapids. It was formulated with the help of over 550 stakeholders across the area, with the goal of keeping the region competitive with other mid-sized markets across the country.

The West Michigan community is feeling the loss of a beloved ice cream icon. Dennis Ellens’ legacy runs deep, and his impact will linger for years to come.

On Monday, visitors to Thornapple Brewing Company can attend a Mason jar paint party and craft night with West MI Paint & Create, a local events company.

It’s estimated that only one out of every 100,000 elevator rides results in someone getting stuck. And when elevators do get stuck, it’s usually not for very long. You call for help, and help arrives. But what if you couldn’t call? How long would you last without food?...

Grand Rapids is gearing up for a digital gaming experience that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, and it’s all happening right at our fingertips.

Walk through the doors of Kingma’s Market on Plainfield Avenue in Grand Rapids, and the first thing you notice is the smell: warm bread, sliced dill pickles, and smoked turkey drifting from the deli. The sandwich board is busy, the slicer hums, and a line of regulars trades tips like stock pickers.

A Venezuelan food truck near Grand Rapids is pulling into a new address soon. Belkis Bistro announced their restaurant is opening at 1500 44th Street SW in Wyoming. Currently, Owner Belkis Lizarazo operates a food truck in the area. Lizarazo told What Now Detroit she is hoping to open the restaurant in about two...

A West Michigan racing fan's social media following continues to grow along with his model race track.