Grand Rapids MI

Few vibes were better than going to the Meijer at 2 am, sometimes for no other reason than just to go. Getting a 20-oz frozen Slurpee when the store was a ghost town made it taste that much better. So much so that when I would have friends visit from out of state, I would force them to go to Meijer at night like it...

Flanagan's Irish Pub, a mainstay in downtown Grand Rapids since 1981, has closed its doors following a suspension of its liquor license by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). On Tuesday, the establishment faced a 50-day suspension over unpaid fines totaling $1,000, as reported by WOODTV. Notices affixed to...

Business & Economy Food food review Grand Rapids MeXo Restaurants Review. Walking up to MeXo, a pre-Hispanic restaurant, you’re greeted by a very unassuming white façade with a mural of “Aztlan” on the west exterior wall depicting a timeline of Central American cultures, painted by local artist Arturo Morales Romero.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County Parks is facing two threats: a rising tick population and invasive plant species. The department is working with Calvin University and volunteers to help protect visitors and the parks. Dr. William Miller from Calvin has been checking on the rise of ticks in...

The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival starts on Friday, June 13, in downtown Grand Rapids and will offer free music, and cultural demonstrations throughout the weekend.

An event in Grand Rapids on Saturday will celebrate the legalization of interracial marriage in the United States.

The Sparta Beer and Brat Fest is underway downtown, offering a Father's Day weekend filled with entertainment, food, and drinks.

If Michigan’s beer scene is known for anything, it’s big, bold craft brews. With Grand Rapids proudly wearing the title of Beer City USA, it’s no surprise that hop-forward IPAs and barrel-aged stouts often steal the spotlight. But if you’re someone who leans more fruity than hoppy,...

As Juneteenth approaches, George A. Bayard III, executive director and curator of the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives, says the holiday can drive meaningful awareness, particularly in underrepresented fields like STEM.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Several videos circulating on social media on Friday showcased the tail end of an encounter with Grand Rapids police and some men in the Boston Square neighborhood. On Friday morning, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom said his officers were flagged down along Kalamazoo Avenue...