Events/What’s Happening

Grand Rapids Launches New Weekend Bus Route for West Side

News Summary This summer, Grand Rapids will improve transit access on its West Side with a new weekend bus route…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Expands Summer Youth Career Readiness Program

News Summary In 2025, Grand Rapids will significantly expand its Summer Youth Career Readiness Program, increasing enrollment from 76 to…

1 month ago

Kent County Parks Launches ‘Nature Neighbors’ Initiative

News Summary The Kent County Parks Department has introduced 'Nature Neighbors,' a program promoting outdoor engagement through affordable nature-based activities.…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids to Host Acclaimed Mandolinist Brian Oberlin

News Summary Grand Rapids will welcome mandolin virtuoso Brian Oberlin and his band Full Cord for a live performance at…

1 month ago

MDOT Announces Rehabilitation Project for I-96 in Grand Rapids

News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin a major rehabilitation project on I-96, investing $3…

1 month ago

Jenison High School’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Prom Captivates Students

News Summary On May 3, 2025, Jenison High School hosted its prom themed 'Once Upon a Time' at New Vintage…

1 month ago

Pop Evil Embarks on National Tour with New Album

News Summary Pop Evil, the Michigan-based alternative hard rock band, has kicked off their national tour in support of their…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Commemorates 50 Years since Fall of Saigon

News Summary Grand Rapids will honor the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon with two cultural events on May…

1 month ago

Best of Grand Rapids Party Set for May 2025

News Summary The second annual Best of Grand Rapids Party will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 6…

1 month ago

Grand Rapids Faces Rainy Start to May with Weather Shifts Ahead

News Summary Grand Rapids is experiencing a rainy start to May, accumulating 1.22 inches of rain. This precipitation is linked…

1 month ago