Grand Rapids Is The Fifth 'Most Hipster' City In America
I'm not really sure what this means, but Grand Rapids has been ranked fifth in the nation for having the most 'hipsters'. My facial hair grew just reading about it. Continue reading…
View ArticleGrand Rapids Ghost Tours Are Up And Running [Video]
Grand Rapids has a rich history, and much of it is still here roaming around aimlessly, if you believe local ghost hunters. Rumors and legends about ghosts haunting such local landmarks as the Amway...
View ArticleHow Many Is Too Many? Two More Breweries Announce Openings In Grand Rapids
Have we reached critical mass as far as breweries go In Grand Rapids? The Creston Brewery opened up this week, and the City Built Brewery announced it will open in the Monroe North neighborhood in...
View ArticleCouldn't Make It To See KISS Saturday? Here's A Peek [Video]
Unfortunately, I have to live my life vicariously through the smart phone lens of others, because I seem to miss out on buying concert tickets. So, if you're like me and you missed out on the KISS show...
View ArticleFive Things To Do Before Summer Leaves West Michigan
The unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend, is fast approaching and school will be starting soon, so here's a to do list to accomplish before the summer slips away. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaul McCartney At Van Andel: Almost Three Hours, 38 Songs
Paul McCartney entertained over 12,000 fans at Van Andel Arena Monday night with a close to three hour set, spanning over 50 years of Beatles, Wings and solo classics. Continue reading…
View ArticleGriffins Jersey Design Contest: Day Two [Photos]
The contest to vote for the new design of the Grand Rapids Griffins alternate jerseys entered day two on the Uni-Watch web site. Local and national fans were afforded the opportunity to design new...
View ArticleGrand Rapids School Kids Get Free Shoes
For the 20th year, In The Image is giving less fortunate school kids a free pair of shoes for the upcoming school year. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe State Of Downtown Grand Rapids [Video]
Last month, Kristopher Larson, the CEO and President of Downtown GR Inc. delivered a 'State of Downtown' talk at the Pyramid Scheme in the Arena District. Here's some of things he had to say. Continue...
View ArticleThese Were the Most Dangerous Intersections in Kent County in 2015 [Photos]
The list of the ten Kent County intersections responsible for the most crashes in 2015 is out, and once again 28th Street leads the way with five of them. Keep that in mind as you rush your left turn...
View ArticlePolice Seek Ford Explorer Involved In Hit-And-Run On Fuller
A bicyclist is recovering today after being hit by what Michigan State Police believe to be a Ford Explorer late Thursday night on Fuller Street at the I-196 interchange. Continue reading…
View ArticleHaunted Grand Rapids: The St. Cecilia Music Center
It's that time of year again, when ghost and goblin stories either freak you out, or give you the desire to explore and prove the stories wrong. On our tour of Haunted Grand Rapids, our first stop is...
View ArticleWhere Should Stevie Nicks Go To Sing After Her Grand Rapids Show? Here Are...
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, singer Stevie Nicks talked about 'touring like Prince', which involves a two hour concert at a venue followed by going to find a club 'to sing the...
View ArticleGrand Rapids Among The Top 50 Best Bike Cities
Grand Rapids has landed at 33rd on Bicycling.com's list of the best bike cities in the United States. As a daily bike commuter, I can agree to a point, but we still have a ways to go before we hit the...
View ArticleAmway Lands Naming Rights To New Airport Terminal [Video]
Amway has been granted the naming rights to the new Gateway Terminal at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. When completed, the terminal will officially be the Amway Gateway. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Is Buffalo Jealous Of Grand Rapids?
There's a lot of things Buffalo, NY has to be proud of. They invented Buffalo wings, they have Weber's Mustard, and they have something called a 'Beef-On-Weck', which is a roast beef sandwich beyond...
View ArticleFat Johnny's Closes Downtown, Early Bird To Move In
If you're craving Philly cheesesteaks for lunch downtown, your best option just closed. Fat Johnny's shuttered its doors over the weekend after a little over three years in the location. Continue reading…
View ArticleFree Parking Downtown Keeps Getting Scarcer
If you're like me, you know of places close to downtown where parking is free. Within walking distance of most major venues, these locations were a Godsend. Until now. Continue reading…
View ArticleMichigan Modern: A New Book Honors Steelcase And Herman Miller's Day In The Sun
I remember when I was a kid growing up on the east side of the state, Grand Rapids always meant one thing: furniture. The industry here has suffered a bit lately, but in those last glory years of...
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