Best Of Grand Rapids

After a standout 2025 season and Midwest League championship, the West Michigan Whitecaps earned Baseball America’s Minor League Team of the Year.

A young fan stole the spotlight at the Jonas Brothers’ Grand Rapids show with a pink sign and a sweet message for Joe Jonas.

The “Grand Rapids Dip” suggests locals process alcohol better, but research shows it’s just flawed data, not biology.

West Michigan school choirs are performing at Gerald R. Ford International Airport all week, bringing live holiday music to travelers amongst the travel stress.

Baby pygmy hippo Hugo enjoyed his first snow day at John Ball Zoo with a tiny veggie snowman inside his warm enclosure.

Two Grand Rapids cats are going viral for their perfect downtown views, from the 131 S-Curve to Van Andel Arena, charming Michigan social media with their daily window watch.

Big Joe and Laura’s Warm Hearts Coat Drive collected 631 coats for Grand Rapids neighbors, surpassing their goal thanks to strong West Michigan community support.

Raising Cane’s opens its first West Michigan location in Kentwood Nov. 18 with giveaways, free meals for a year, and local performers.

Forest Hills’ therapy dog Muffin joins the PRIDE Pup program, offering comfort, connection, and a little sweetness to Northern Middle School students.

Do you know a veteran who is struggling and needs help? We need your help finding vets in West Michigan who could use a hand. Nominate a veteran now on the GRD app.

Grand Rapids Restaurant Week returns Nov. 7–15 with 70+ restaurants, 80 menus, and $25–$45 dining deals. Eat local and support GR’s best spots.

Celebrate Veterans Day in Grand Rapids with a free patriotic drone show over the Grand River, honoring our nation’s heroes with lights, art, music, and community.