Holland Home sweeps multiple categories in 2026 U.S. News Best Senior Living Ratings
GRAND RAPIDS — Holland Home secured five distinct honors in the newly released 2026 U.S. News Best Senior Living ratings. The recognition highlights the organization’s performance across a broad spectrum of care, from independent residential life to specialized medical support. The Grand Rapids-based provider earned the prestigious "Best"...
GRPS extends ticketing warning period for stop-arm camera school bus safety program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) has extended a ticketing warning period for its new stop-arm camera school bus safety program, created in an effort to keep students safe. GRPS and Dean Transportation have equipped all school buses in the district's fleet with advanced safety systems,...
A Quick Trip for Paint Supplies Ends in a Brutal Hospitalization for Michigan Veteran
A Michigan man's recent trip to Home Depot to pick up a couple of supplies ended up with him being beaten up, tased and in the hospital. Robert Walls is a 58 year-old Army vet who went to the Home Depot near 7 Mile Road and Meyers Road for a paint roller ended up getting in an altercation with several men and a...
Michigan’s Summer Concert Lineup Is Insane This Year
From stadium shows to amphitheater tours, Michigan’s 2026 concert lineup is stacked. These are the 10 shows you won’t want to miss.
Construction to reduce parking in EGR and voters may fund the solution
East Grand Rapids is exploring parking solutions that voters may fund, as upcoming high school construction threatens to reduce available spaces in the community.
Descend into The Dungeon: Michigan speakeasy blends moody dining, craft cocktails in underground hideaway
GRANDVILLE, MI — Dungeons aren’t known for fine dining — except this one, where a brooding atmosphere and elevated plates lure guests below street level. The Dungeon, at 3594 Chicago Dr. SW in Grandville, opened eight months ago as an escape from ordinary dining experiences. The aptly-named...
The rise and fall of Herpolsheimer’s — from Betty Ford to ‘The Polar Express’...
Herpolsheimer’s grew from a small dry-goods shop to a Grand Rapids retail icon before closing and becoming city offices.
Milestone on the shoreline: Land Conservancy celebrates 50 years with coastal trek
GRAND RAPIDS — Under clear spring skies, the Land Conservancy of West Michigan launched its semi-centennial anniversary last Saturday, drawing a crowd of more than 100 hikers to the rugged beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline. The event on April 18 served as the inaugural leg of the "Explorathon"...
Annual YMCA White Elephant Sale Returns Today and Tomorrow
If you’re looking for that thing you didn’t know you needed, this annual rummage sale is for you.
Peter D’Arienzo out as CEO of John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, MI —The John Ball Zoo Board and CEO Peter D’Arienzo have “decided to part ways” following a period of evaluation, zoo officials announced. “We are grateful for Peter’s service and meaningful contributions to our mission over the past decade, and we wish him the very best going forward,” the zoo board said in a release.
