As if they planned their performance down to even the weather, Trans-Siberian Orchestra arrived in Grand Rapids as soft blankets of snow covered the city sidewalks and trees lining the way to Van Andel Arena. TSO has entered its 21st consecutive year of touring and cornered the Christmas Metal market. Perhaps such a niche was… Read More Trans-Siberian Orchestra Wows in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Catholic Central will be returning to Ford Field for another run at a state title in what has become a bit of an annual tradition for the Cougars. Unity Christian proved to be no match for GRCC and the Cougars dominated from start to finish en route to a 56-17 victory. Unity Christian… Read More Grand Rapids Catholic Central Punches Ticket to Ford Field
There will be several reasons to celebrate during the Art Van Christmas parade this weekend, other than Santa’s early visit to Grand Rapids. This parade serves as a kickoff to the holiday season, and it happens to be the parade’s 100th birthday. The parade started in 1919 as the Wurzburg’s Santa Clause Parade on Campau… Read More The 100th Birthday of the Grand Rapids Santa Parade
There is simply no better way to kick off the 2019 holiday season than the annual Grand Rapids Santa Parade. This year’s parade will mark the 100th year in a row that Santa Claus has come to town the Saturday before Thanksgiving and greeted the glittering eyes & bright smiles of children from Grand Rapids… Read More Santa Claus’ Early Visit to Grand Rapids
(Feature Photo credit: Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan) Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an emergency directive to the state health department to place a ban on flavored e-cigarette and vape juice products. Whitmer cited children as her primary concern for the new rule and fears that flavored vapes could pose… Read More Gov. Whitmer Orders Michigan Health Department to Place Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
As we begin to enter the final weeks of August, high school students are preparing themselves for an annual bittersweet event: Back to School. Teens across the state brace themselves for the highs and lows of the academic rigor, athletic endeavor and social life that await them this year in the modern high school experience.… Read More Back to School: Through the Eyes of a Student
It was 2015 and the small town of Cedar Springs, MI was rocked, as local family, Brian and Kim Ricker, discovered that their son, Brison, had been diagnosed with cancer. Brison, 15 at the time, was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and given an estimated 9 months to live. Just 11 months into their… Read More Great Lakes Wanderers Add Women’s Soccer Club Heading into 2019 Season
Downtown Grand Rapids was hopping with cowboy boots and laughter the night of August 3rd, as fans started to file into 20 Monroe Live. Billy Currington is an award winning country music performer that attracts all ages to his events. As expected, Currington stole a piece of our hearts. The night started with a new… Read More Billy Currington Follows ‘Good Directions’ to 20 Monroe Live
Grand Rapids has become a fertile market for soccer the last few years, as everything from youth to semi-pro soccer clubs have sprung up in the city and surrounding area of West Michigan. One such club just concluded their inaugural season in second place of the UPSL Midwest Conference – Eastern Division standings, finishing the… Read More BiHGR FC Closes Innaugral Season in 2nd Place
Nate Feuerstein, NF as he is known to fans, will be making a highly anticipated return to his home state for a tour promoting his new album, The Search, released July 26, 2019. He will be making stops in Grand Rapids (Sep. 13 at Deltaplex Arena) and Sterling Heights (Sep. 14 at Michigan Lottery Ampitheater)… Read More Michigan Native NF Brings “The Search” Tour to Grand Rapids & Sterling Heights this September