Taylor Tomlinson’s Netflix special is too ungodly for many churches. This one welcomed her.
Fountain Street Church, where the formerly religious comedian filmed her special in November, has a legacy of rejecting dogma and pushing the envelope.
St. Alphonsus regulars defend parish as the best fish fry in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Every Friday during Lent, lines stretch through the halls of St. Alphonsus Catholic Parish as hungry guests wait for one of the area’s most popular fish fries. Some visitors say the wait is worth it. "Well let's see, I got here at at 4:30...
Wyoming daycare parents blindsided after Connections Center won’t reopen
Two Wyoming mothers say their lives have been turned upside down after Connections Child Development Center announced it will not reopen as planned. A decision made by church members, not parents.
This Grand Rapids theater was once a wartime aircraft warehouse
The historic venue at 1130 Wealthy St. SE has survived closure, near-demolition and multiple renovations to become a community performing arts center and media hub.
Focus West Michigan 3-12-26: Immigrant advocate protest at Kent County Commission meeting
Two Grand Rapids immigrant advocate organizations protested during today's Kent County Commission meeting, spring break travel safety tips amid measles outbreaks, some growth has returned to West and Southwest Michigan manufacturing economies, AAA has travel tips to navigate fuel prices and a partial government...
Michigan Weather Alert: Winter Storm Watch Issued for West Michigan Through Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Grand Rapids, Michigan – A developing storm system could bring snow, freezing rain, and strong winds to parts of west-central Michigan this weekend into early next week, prompting a Winter Storm Watch. The...
This Sleek Glass Art Museum Is One of Downtown Grand Rapids’ Crown Jewels
Downtown Grand Rapids has a way of surprising you, and this spot delivers that surprise in polished stone, broad glass, and room after room of art that keeps changing the mood. I came expecting a pleasant museum stop and left thinking about sunlight on gallery walls, smart design choices, and how rare it is to find a...
GRPL unveils 5-year plan to become community hub
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) announced their plan this week to become a community hub within the next five years. This strategic plan was implemented to better serve the eight communities GRPL has branches in, and connect residents with local resources. While the organization...
Explore More Grand Rapids History with the Museum’s Latest Expansion
The City of Grand Rapids was founded on April 2nd 1850. Since then a lot has changed and the Grand Rapids Public Museum has done a great job over the years of documenting and preserving some of the city's oldest history. Grand Rapids Public Museum Exbibit Expanding. The Grand Rapids...
Western Michigan Weather Alert Today: 45 mph Wind Gusts Hit Grand Rapids Now as...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Michigan – Light snow drifts sideways across Grand Rapids this morning as gusty winds whip through downtown streets and open farmland. Drivers already notice slick spots on bridges and ramps as temperatures...
