Last week, Michigan legislature passed a package of 20 bills that would stop 17-year-olds from being treated as adult offenders, a package where every bill won support from at least 90 members of the 110...

In February of this year, Michigan governor Rick Snyder proposed the fiscal 2017 state budget, one that would call for the privatization of funding towards mental health and substance abuse services. What...

On April 27, the Bridge Walk for autism awareness through Hope Network is having its second annual event, and this year, they are partnering with the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) for an event catered...

With a claim to fame such as ArtPrize, it’s no surprise that the art scene in Grand Rapids is one that continues to thrive even outside the annual event. The contributions of Grand Rapids’ dedication...

Though Women’s History Month has just passed with the ending of March, the time for celebrating the accomplishments of women is not over. Ladyfest GR, an organization supporting women and girls, will...

Tuesday marked Michigan’s turn to vote in presidential election primaries, and while some of the outcomes were expected according to pre-election polls, other outcomes surprised those invested in this...

Madcap Coffee, established in 2008 by Ryan Knapp and Trevor Corlett, will be opening a new Grand Rapids location in spring 2016. In 2015, Madcap acquired 3,500 square feet in a 1930s building previously...

Grand Rapids is a city booming with local businesses, big and small, and this economic success wouldn’t be nearly as strong without non-profit organizations such as Local First. Though Local First isn’t...

In 1971, Heritage Hill, which today stands as a Grand Rapids neighborhood, was designated as a historic district due to its many 19th and early 20th century houses. This district also includes nearly every...

Flint, Mich., was declared to be in a state of emergency due to the contamination of lead in their water on Jan. 6, 2016. As a result, Governor Snyder has been a recipient of severe complaints for not...

Grand Rapids, always looking for new developments and businesses to make the city grander, has recently acquired Fido & Stitch, a dog boutique located in Suite 140 on Monroe Avenue. Fido & Stitch,...

For many years, Grand Rapids has implemented many ways in which to keep the economy moving forward. To continue to achieve this goal, the city has had an accessible farmer’s market in the works, and...

After over a decade, it was time for George Heartwell to say goodbye to his position as the mayor of Grand Rapids as he had reached the end of the 12-year term limit. Heartwell was the longest-serving...

GR’s Big Talent, formerly known as Grand Rapids’ Got Talent, is an annual competition celebrating the talent of West Michigan in the style of the popular televised talent competition “America’s...

In recent years, tip-free restaurants have begun to be introduced in the United States, and as of October, Grand Rapids became the newest city to jump on this trend with restaurateur Paul Lee’s upcoming...

This past Sunday, Grand Rapids held its annual Grand Rapids Marathon, a race in which participants either ran a full 26.2-mile marathon or a 13.1-mile half marathon. The course begins with a loop around...

According to the Grand Rapids Information Network, Grand Rapids is putting further planning into taking advantage of alternative power sources. In 2013, the Grand Rapids City Commission determined which...

In 2013, the first plans began for the nation’s first recreational play center for sick children. This year, on September 16, that dream became a reality for Lymphoma survivor Amanda Winn, the designer...

In the late 1950s, the retail grocery chain Trader Joe’s made its first appearance in Pasadena, Calif. In the ‘80s, they expanded to Northern California and in the ‘90s, they began to add stores...

This summer, Grand Rapids re-opened many of its parks with the intention of enhancing the recreational opportunities that the city provides. In 2013, Grand Rapids voters approved a seven-year parks measure...

Though not a homeless shelter, Heartside Ministry is full of resources to help those in need. They provide free services in support of giving everyone a chance at improving themselves in whichever area...