Draggin’ Stuff Home
They're not World Market or Ikea, but the local thrift shops and salvage yards carry interesting items for the home decorator at a fraction of the cost.
John Ball Park
The New Flavor of Business
Not only is the sustainability movement for real, Tom Leonard counts six ways it's becoming an inevitable revolution.
Stars Align for Kids in GR
Brian and Kathleen Kelly are fortunate to have friends like best-selling author Mitch Albom and rock star Brian Vander Ark. They're leveraging those friendships to raise $100,000 for DeVos Children's Hospital.
Where The Jobs Are
College students tend to think there's a shortage of jobs in metro Grand Rapids and across Michigan. Turns out that's simply not true.
Sport Fishing in the City
The salmon are running! Grand Rapids offers some of the best fishing in Michigan. Many are surprised to find out the hot spots are right downtown amongst our city of bridges spanning the Grand River.Rapid Growth Managing Photographer Brian Kelly explores the annual run with with his camera
West Side Moving Guide
The West Side has survived devastating floods, invasive highway projects, and factory closings. So what could possible be next? How about a housing boom.
Uncorking Citywide Sustainability
Corky Overmyer became the Grand Rapids' first 'Sustainability Manager' on July 1, 2006. His charge: reinvent the city.
The Dawn of Electric Mobility
Throughout its history, the City of Grand Rapids has stood at the forefront of transportation design and innovation. So what's next for Michigan's second largest metro area?
Horsin’ Around Town
Tired of wood plank roads and muddy walks around town, Grand Rapids embraced horse-drawn street cars near the end of the 19th century. The move set the stage for a monumental transformation from primitive frontier town to modern American city.
