4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (68+ words) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors to Grand Rapids annually, is expected to take over galleries, storefronts, parks, museums and everywhere across the city. Preview events start this weekend. (Sept. 8, 2026) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (233+ words) No, there is nothing typical about this. Instead, you land in Ludington, Michigan, winter home of the Badger, pop. 7,634. If you’re looking for one last summer adventure, it’s a poignant and exhausting one, the chill of approaching autumn and the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (432+ words) With September less than two weeks away, Michigan's full, green trees will begin their gradual fade into striking pops of reds, oranges and yellows. Foliage in the western Upper Peninsula is projected to be the first to change colors in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (112+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After closing its doors, Books & Mortar in Grand Rapids is getting another chapter. The bookstore on Cherry Street SE near Diamond Avenue SE will reopen next month under new ownership. Last month, former owner Jenny Kinne…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1754+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Woodstock, the 1969 arts and music festival, was a cultural milestone in the United States. It became the culmination and symbol of the counterculture movement with an impact that is still felt today. Hippie fashion and ideals…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (548+ words) British social media stars Josh & Jase say their otherwise sunny Michigan summer journey is facing a dark edge. The pair is pushing back back on online criticism for their visit to Traverse City. "There are local groups in Traverse City…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (629+ words) While Michigan isn't undertaking a redesign of its state flag, a recent poll suggested Michiganders could embrace its Mackinac Island "fudgies" or seemingly constant roadwork if a new banner were designed today. The survey of 49 states by nationwide casino supplier…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (56+ words) Tucked off Lake Michigan Drive on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Aman Park is a family-friendly nature preserve with miles of trails, wildflowers, and Sand Creek. Tucked off Lake Michigan Drive on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, Aman…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1681+ words) When the nation was founded 250 years ago, Michigan was largely an unexplored wilderness, but a coveted wilderness. Under British control during the Revolutionary War, Michigan was a point of contention. Colonists wanted to expand their growing population to the west....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (66+ words) As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Cathedral of St. Andrew is reflecting on a chapter of its history that has become a lasting symbol of resilience. (July 1, 2026)... As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Cathedral…...