Text: R. Collins Summer is nearly here, which means it’s about time for our favorite local brews and delicacies to hit the road in food-truck-form. Thanks to the Grand Rapids-based organization GR8 Food... Read More
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Text: R. Collins Work-from-home blues may just be beaten this summer thanks to a savvy new addition to Grand Rapids area parks this spring. As of March 2021, 10 green spaces in the... Read More
A series on local Community Supported Agriculture Text: R. Collins Across its 264 acres in western Grand Rapids, including the conservation acquisition of the former Highlands Golf Club, the Blandford Nature Center is... Read More
Text: R. Collins Spring is nearly here and with it, the world-class “Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming” exhibit at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan is... Read More
Text: R. Collins With March’s arrival, it’s now or never to take advantage of West Michigan’s bountiful winter activities. Whether tucked around a cozy outdoor firepit with a hot drink in hand to... Read More
Text: R. Collins MDRD, pronounced “Madrid,” has officially opened its doors on the 27th floor of the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton in downtown Grand Rapids, as of Tuesday, Feb. 2,... Read More
Text: R. Collins A carnivorous plant, Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, and bronze sculptures by Edgar Degas and Auguste Rodin: The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has been combining sculpture and botanic experiences... Read More
Text: R. Collins For many people, New Year’s Eve might feel extra special this year, and since 2021 begins on a Friday, there’s an entire weekend to celebrate the occasion. While the holiday... Read More
Text: R. Collins Even if the holidays look different this year, West Michigan’s community of small businesses and artisans are still uniting to bring holiday shoppers a manifold of holiday markets. The past... Read More
Text: R. Collins Located on the 27th floor of the recently renovated glass tower at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, the new full-service, Spanish-inspired restaurant, MDRD—pronounced “Madrid”—opened to the public... Read More
