Best Of Grand Rapids

A Michigan House vote sends a renewed school cell phone ban to the Senate, reigniting debate over distractions, safety, and student communication.

Pitbull and Lil Jon are bringing the I’m Back Tour to Grand Rapids, performing at Acrisure Amphitheater on Sept. 10 as part of the venue’s inaugural season.

The Rivertown Celebration Cinemas lobby is being transformed, and it looks like a full menu may be coming next.

Van Andel Arena just added Grab N Go concession stations, letting fans skip lines, scan their ID for alcohol, and get back to the action faster at games and concerts.

Cookie season has returned to West Michigan, bringing classic Girl Scout favorites and a new cookie, Exploremore. Find out where you can order yours before the booths pop up!

A new Mel Trotter thrift store is open in Caledonia, offering affordable finds while funding shelter, housing, and recovery programs across West Michigan.

The Winter Wheat Music Festival returns to Grand Rapids this weekend, featuring live Michigan bands and a community jam where anyone can join.

World of Winter is returning to downtown Grand Rapids with art installations, Noodle Fest, silent disco, music, and more starting January 9.

A Grand Rapids rapper turned a lyric about “Van Andel dreams” into reality with a halftime performance at a Grand Rapids Gold game inside Van Andel Arena.

Corewell Health reveals the most popular baby names of 2025 in West Michigan, featuring surprise debuts, returning favorites, and classic trends parents still love.

Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids was ranked the 13th best 10,000–15,000 capacity arena in the world by Billboard, highlighting its vibrant live music scene.

Three popular Grand Rapids antique stores will remain open after legal uncertainty surrounding the Sligh building eased, giving shoppers and vendors a welcome holiday reprieve.