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Big changes are coming to the westside of Grand Rapids 🏠A developer on Wisconsin is planning to redevelop the vacant sto...
09/04/2026

Big changes are coming to the westside of Grand Rapids 🏠

A developer on Wisconsin is planning to redevelop the vacant stocking elementary school on the west side into a 48 unit affordable housing project.

The project would have two buildings. Converting parts of the old school into homes and a bit of community space.

The project wasn’t without pushback as neighbors and community organizations believe the loss of the building is a downside for the community.

The planning commission is set to vote on approval for this project on September 10th.

What are your thoughts on the plans for this former GRPS school?

Share this with someone who loves the Fall 🍁Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids is offering free admission to non-me...
09/03/2026

Share this with someone who loves the Fall 🍁

Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids is offering free admission to non-members all month long.

This means you can explore 264 acres of forest, medals, wetlands, and 8 miles a trails. Without any costs thanks to a donation from Meijer.

Visitor center is open Monday- Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM

📍 1715 Hilburn Ave. NW.

From ArtPrize to festivals to a Pitbull show, GR's got a packed month.Here's a few things worth adding to your calendar:...
09/01/2026

From ArtPrize to festivals to a Pitbull show, GR's got a packed month.

Here's a few things worth adding to your calendar:

🎤 PITBULL — "I'm Back Tour"
Mr. Worldwide hits the new Acrisure Amphitheater with special guest Lil Jon.
📅 Sept. 10, 8PM | Acrisure Amphitheater

🍴 FORK FEST
A celebration of local food—trucks, restaurants, and bakers. Your ticket includes a free drink, free food, and prize giveaways.
📅 Sept. 11 | Grand Rapids

🌮 FIESTA MEXICANA (57th Year!)
Three days of mariachi, folklórico dancing, 40+ vendors, and El Grito on Saturday night.
📅 Sept. 11–13 | Calder Plaza

🎻 THE EARTH HARP AT ARTPRIZE
The world's longest stringed instrument stretches across the Pearl Street Bridge to open ArtPrize, turning the bridge, the city, and the crowd into part of the music.
📅 ArtPrize opening night | Pearl Street Bridge

🥟 DUMPLING FEST
Sample dumplings from around the world crispy to chewy, savory to sweet—plus family activities all day.
📅 Sept. 19, 11AM–8PM | Calder Plaza

🛍️ MERCHANTS AND MAKERS
120+ local artists and makers take over Rosa Parks Circle every Saturday of ArtPrize, with live music and food trucks nearby.
📅 Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10AM–6PM | Rosa Parks Circle

🧱 BRICKWORLD
A two-day expo celebrating all things LEGO: hundreds of creations, vendors, and activities for all ages.
📅 Sept. 26–27 | Grand Rapids

🎬 WEALTHY STREET BLOCK PARTY
Year two of this free block party: six local bands, food trucks, a market, and an outdoor screening of Shrek at 7:30 with a costume contest. 🧅
📅 Sept. 26, 2–9PM | Wealthy & Eastern

Independent Bank is getting ready to call downtown Grand Rapids home.A historic four-story building on Ottawa Ave NW is ...
09/01/2026

Independent Bank is getting ready to call downtown Grand Rapids home.

A historic four-story building on Ottawa Ave NW is wrapping up renovations and is set to open September 10, 2026, as Independent Bank’s new downtown location.

The Michigan-based bank, founded in 1864, purchased the building for $2.3 million and has been renovating it inside and out. When it opens, it’ll house a downtown retail branch, offices, and space for workshops/ activities.

Tag someone who might be interested in getting a walkable bank branch 👀

Here are 7 new spots set to open in Grand Rapids soon🌮 GR Taco Shop — Downtown MarketOpening in the former Tacos El Cuna...
08/31/2026

Here are 7 new spots set to open in Grand Rapids soon

🌮 GR Taco Shop — Downtown Market
Opening in the former Tacos El Cunado space, GR Taco Shop is set to open at the Downtown Market soon. It's run by one of the founders of El Toro Bravo in Wyoming.

🍳 Mattina Kitchen — 2869 Knapp St. NE
The team behind Licari's Pizza Kitchen is expanding with a new breakfast and lunch restaurant on Knapp's Corner.

🌸 Met Grand Rapids — 15 Ionia Ave. SW
Replacing the closed Divani restaurant, Met GR plans to be a boutique selling flowers and tea by day, and a cocktail bar and theater by night. Pending approval, renovations start this fall with an opening aimed for March 2027.

👗 Vintage Charm — 680 Wealthy St. SE
Opening its 10th location, Vintage Charm is bringing a curated collection of affordable women's clothing and accessories to Uptown.

☕ ABO Coffee Co — 1801 & 1803 Plainfield Ave. NE
An Indigenous-owned coffee shop is preparing to open in the Creston neighborhood. The permanent shop follows a couple of years of local events and pop-ups.

🧁 Cou Cou Bake House — 1163 Fulton St.
One of the most popular pop-up bakeries in town is renovating a new space on Fulton. The bakery raised over $84K from its superfans to help with the build-out.

🍕 Frankie V's — 1375 28th St. SW
After selling its building to make way for apartments, Frankie V's is set to open its newly remodeled location at the site of the former Applebee's in Wyoming.

Which of these are you most excited for? Let us know below 👇

Maggie’s Kitchen on the west side of Grand Rapids is set to close (for what may be temporarily) on Saturday, August 29th...
08/29/2026

Maggie’s Kitchen on the west side of Grand Rapids is set to close (for what may be temporarily) on Saturday, August 29th.

Why? The owners running the restaurant is interested in focusing on their family.

While this isn’t the message you want to hear definitely worth celebrating 43+ years of service. They were doing something right at Maggie’s!

Share this with someone who would love to grab their last taco from them! 🌮

Here are seven things that have happened around Grand Rapids this week (8/28/26)- the popular House Rules Board Game and...
08/28/2026

Here are seven things that have happened around Grand Rapids this week (8/28/26)

- the popular House Rules Board Game and Lounge is looking to double its capacity with a retail concept and more

- Corwell health is looking to invest $1.3 billion into a new 11 story tower on the medical mile

- Ada officially opened its new Covered Bridge Park

- Grand Rapids is set to remove lime at the end of the month and replace the shared mobility fleet with a new vendor called VEO

- AC Grand Rapids announced. Its inaugural home opener game for next year at the soon to be completed soccer stadium

- the Humane Society of West Michigan is hosting free pet adoptions on Saturday

- Free family friendly Polish festival is set to take over Calder Plaza from Friday until Sunday

08/27/2026

Here are some rooftop events in Grand Rapids that you should know about 👀

Ada just opened Covered Bridge Park! 🌳Built on the former Leonard Field through an $8.5 million community campaign, Cove...
08/26/2026

Ada just opened Covered Bridge Park! 🌳

Built on the former Leonard Field through an $8.5 million community campaign, Covered Bridge Park is a brand-new 15-acre space along the Thornapple River, right next to Ada's historic covered bridge.

The park has a splash pad, accessible playground, 2 pickleball courts, a dog park, and even a kayak launch onto the river.

📍 7490 Thornapple River Dr SE, Ada, MI

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