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Quiz Time: Where is the Birthplace of the …

Quiz Time: Where is the Birthplace of the …

Answer: Grand Rapids, Michigan!Legend has it that the wet burrito—a dish beloved by many—was invented in 1966 by…

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: Small Business Finds!

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: Small Business Finds!

Feeling the stress of last-minute Christmas shopping? No need to panic—Grand Rapids is full of small businesses that…

Grand Rapids Monopoly Release Expected Fall 2025

Grand Rapids Monopoly Release Expected Fall 2025

Frederik Meijer Gardens, Heritage Hill, and the Ford Museum are trading in their real-world locations for spaces on…

Top 3 Events to Check Out This Weekend …

Top 3 Events to Check Out This Weekend …

Another weekend in Grand Rapids is here, and we’ve got three exciting activities for you to enjoy! Whether…

Ball Park Floral Marks 120 Years as a …

Ball Park Floral Marks 120 Years as a …

Ball Park Floral recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of Grand Rapids for…

This Weekend: Top Holiday Events in Grand Rapids!

This Weekend: Top Holiday Events in Grand Rapids!

The holiday season is in full swing, and the weekend is almost here! Whether you're winding down after…

Eastpointe Commons: New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in …

Eastpointe Commons: New Affordable Housing Complex Opens in …

Hope Network has completed the first phase of Eastpointe Commons, a $40 million affordable housing project at 1460…

Have you been to Enlighten yet?

Have you been to Enlighten yet?

Have you heard about what's happening at Frederik Meijer Gardens? Enlighten is on now through January 4th! This…

Christmas Lite Show! - A West Michigan MUST …

Christmas Lite Show! - A West Michigan MUST …

It’s officially the holiday season, and Grand Rapids has some great events going on! One that you won’t…