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Return to the River Festival 2025: A Fantasy-Themed …

Return to the River Festival 2025: A Fantasy-Themed …

Grand Rapids is set to transform its riverfront into a vibrant, mythical playground during the Return to the…

Weekend Highlights: August 22–24, 2025

Weekend Highlights: August 22–24, 2025

Grand Rapids is packed with festivals, flowers, dance, and cultural celebrations this weekend. Here’s your day-by-day breakdown, plus…

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 15–17, 2025

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 15–17, 2025

From a two-day music festival and nationally known comedy acts to community runs, markets, and live lakeside performances,…

Steelcase to Merge with HNI in $2.2 Billion …

Steelcase to Merge with HNI in $2.2 Billion …

Steelcase Inc., the Grand Rapids-based office furniture company founded in 1912, will merge with Iowa-based HNI Corporation in…

Texas de Brazil Brings Churrasco Dining to Woodland …

Texas de Brazil Brings Churrasco Dining to Woodland …

Woodland Mall will welcome a new dining experience this September with the arrival of Texas de Brazil, a…

Massive Waterfront Aquarium Proposed Near Grand Rapids

Massive Waterfront Aquarium Proposed Near Grand Rapids

John Ball Zoo has unveiled early plans for a large-scale waterfront aquarium and wetlands campus on a 190-acre…

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 8–10, 2025

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 8–10, 2025

Grand Rapids is packed with events this weekend! From throwback dance parties and cultural festivals to sunflower fields,…

Weekend Events in Grand Rapids: August 1–3, 2025

Weekend Events in Grand Rapids: August 1–3, 2025

Here’s what’s happening in and around Grand Rapids this weekend:Clear the ShelterFirst things first—if you’re in a position…

The 5 Hottest Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids Right …

The 5 Hottest Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids Right …

Grand Rapids has no shortage of neighborhoods, but not all of them are moving the same way in…

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