Nick Cave’s First Outdoor Sculpture Finds a Home at Meijer Gardens
Nick Cave’s first outdoor public sculpture, Amalgam (Origin), is now on display at Meijer Gardens, adding a 26-foot beacon of empowerment to Grand Rapids.
Father, 92, and son walk on YMCA track every day for this touching reason
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Every afternoon for eight years, a father and son have made their way to the track at the YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids. They're not focused on strengthening their track times or muscles – but their bond. It can be hard to stay in...
From venue to victor: Grand Rapids shop wins $100K in first ArtPrize competition
"We've had a vintage and sustainable fashion store in downtown for a few years, and it just felt like a good time to do a big exhibit."
For first time since 1937, this West Michigan fire department will be staffed 24/7
WALKER, MI - Chief Russell “Rusty” Shoultz has a vision for Walker’s fire department, one that makes the city’s public safety offices fast enough to catch up with Walker’s rapid growth. Starting Oct. 4, the new fire chief, 52, will begin to see that vision...
Ever eaten a ‘Polito’? Try this kielbasa-stuffed burrito in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Picture a burrito stuffed with kielbasa, cabbage, garlic mashed potatoes, cheese and a horseradish-based secret sauce – all smothered in a hearty bacon whiskey sauce. That’s what’s being served up this weekend only at the Polish Falcons hall, 957 Fulton St. W, for Grand...
Local artist creates 75-foot ArtPrize mural honoring Indigenous and Indian culture
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - This year marks the fifth time Mexico native Arturo Morales Romero has participated in ArtPrize, the 15th annual international competition held in Grand Rapids. Romero’s newest creation, “Under the Same Heaven,” might be his biggest submission yet. This year, there are thousands of entries from...
Michigan’s Hot ‘n Now Fans Get Opening Date
Hot 'n Now returns to West Michigan on Oct 13 with cheesy taters, olive burgers, and nostalgia.
See inside Grand Rapids’ new amphitheater as construction hits major milestones
GRAND RAPIDS — Construction crews have been busy along the Grand River as the Acrisure Amphitheater takes shape, remaining on schedule to open next May. Pioneer Construction took MLive on a behind-the-scenes media tour of the progress on the $184 million Acrisure Amphitheater. The construction progress has been...
City leaders discuss future of Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle
Grand Rapids’ free DASH shuttle could see future changes as city leaders address rising ridership and funding.
Vacant Eastown buildings to be torn down for new apartments
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two vacant buildings in Grand Rapids’ Eastown neighborhood are slated to be torn down for new apartments. Grand Rapids-based Fulton Group LLC plans to demolish the buildings at 1225 and 1237 Lake Drive SE and construct a three-story building with 30 residential units. The Grand Rapids Planning...
