3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (187+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new wildlife-themed mural has transformed a space inside the East Grand Rapids Library, creating an immersive environment for families and children. The mural, titled "Water for Everyone," was created by West Michigan artist Rhiannan Sibbald....

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (298+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of volunteers took to the streets of Grand Rapids for a two-day citywide cleanup effort tied to America's 250th birthday celebration. Angela Gildea, who joined co-workers from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the event, said neighborhood pride…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (80+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — It's a sales safari! The Grand Rapids Y Service Club's major fundraiser starts on Friday, April 24th and offers a wide variety of deals for shoppers looking to make a donation to the YMCA. 2026 WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Since…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (196+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Neighbors across Kent County are regaining access to a key community resource after a ransomware attack forced widespread library closures, but questions about data security persist. The Kent District Library system shut down all 24 of its branches…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (266+ words) FOX 17 West Michigan News Presented by Eastbrook Homes, the Best of Grand Rapids Party celebrates the reader-nominated favorites from the Best of Grand Rapids reader's survey from Grand Rapids Magazine The event features restaurants, bars, entertainment, local personalities, shops, and…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (383+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Five women in Grand Rapids are celebrating a major milestone after graduating from a new workforce training program designed specifically for single mothers. Last May, FOX 17 featured Hope for Single Moms, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (361+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids is constructing more than 4.5 miles of paved walkways to create an expansive Riverwalk, connecting parks and trails along the Grand River. The trail will stretch from Fulton Street to Riverside Park. City…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (505+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With less than a month to go before the new Acrisure Amphitheater opens, the city of Grand Rapids is unveiling its full strategy to handle the influx of visitors. I have heard a lot of concern about…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (559+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Months away from the new Grand Rapids amphitheater opening, a question has been making the rounds among neighbors: Can you take a kayak or tube down the Grand River and listen to a concert for the price…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (167+ words) The Grand Rapids art scene is about to get playful, adventurous, and curious this spring as a special scavenger hunt is set to take place across the downtown area. From April 17 through May 23, the community can look for hidden art…...