Grand Rapids MI

A group of West Michigan advocates for people with disabilities traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with lawmakers and share their concerns about proposed cuts and changes to Medicaid.

A group of West Michigan Black-led economic development organizations has received a $300,000 state grant to keep serving Black businesses in the area. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Michigan Black Economic and Business Development Group comprises Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses, Battle...

As the temperatures go up, so do reports of thefts around the Grand Rapids area. If your neighborhood Facebook group has been buzzing with break-in chatter lately—you're not alone. In Alger Heights, I’ve seen multiple posts about cars being broken into, and it turns out the problem stretches well beyond my...

A 62-year-old Greenville man, missing after jumping into Wabasis Lake on Sunday afternoon, was found dead Monday morning.

With over 70,000 views on their viral hit music video “ICE CREAM LAND,” Grand Rapids’ hottest new act is proving they’re ready to move from local buzz to true industry spotlight. The group isn’t just another hometown name making noise online. They’re translating that momentum into...

Mexican food, tacos in particular, is one of America’s favorite foods. For your next date night or family dinner outing, dive into our round up of the 10 best Mexican restaurants in the Grand Rapids area. This article contains one of the yummiest bucket lists you will find. From...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Wimee the Robot is on a mission: Inspire children through creativity, imagination and STEM education. Wimee isn't just anyone. It's a puppet, showcased on PBS. It was created in Grand Rapids by local veteran Michael Hyacinthe. Hyacinthe, with his organization, Has Heart, connects veterans that...

Another year of Pride across Michigan is in the books as June wraps. With it, another year of Pride festivals allowed individuals to shine throughout the state. From musical performances to parades to drag pageants, these festivals didn’t disappoint. The Pride festival in Kalamazoo, hosted by OutFront Kalamazoo,...

As Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids has quite a bit going for it. For years, the town's highlights were the Van Andel Arena and Medical Mile, both acclaimed for distinctly different reasons. However, around the 2010s, the city began to gain significant popularity due to events like Artprize and its...

If you drive through downtown Grand Rapids as a part of your commute, get ready to start planning some new routes. A major bridge connecting the city over U.S. 131 is about to go offline for nine whole months starting next year. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) just announced...