The Latino, or Hispanic, community in Grand Rapids dates back as far as the 1920s, when a small number of young men from Mexico came here to work in railroad jobs. Almost a century later, this…
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The West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) is a group of individuals who help to maintain and develop mountain bike trails in the local area. In West Michigan alone, the WMMBA has designed…
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June 21, 2025 Calder Plaza Since 1988, the Grand Rapids Pride Festival has celebrated local LGBTQIA+ residents and their contributions to the fabric of our city. Today, it is one of the largest…
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Financial website MoneyGeek.com calculated the average date in America today – consisting of a dinner and movie for two – costs $123. We can’t speak for the rest of the country, but in Grand…
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Finding places to dine out on Sundays and Mondays can be a challenge these days – but not in Grand Rapids. We’ve assembled this list of great dining destinations in the downtown area that are open for…
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In 2010, approximately 2% of Grand Rapids residents claimed Asian-only descent. The city’s Asian population jumped by 30% over the next decade, with the southeast suburb of Kentwood leading the way:…
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The story of Grand Rapids cannot be told without acknowledging the tremendous contributions of women from the area and beyond. We honor them every day but especially throughout Women’s History Month…
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Research helps Experience Grand Rapids shape and evolve marketing strategies that engage our diverse audiences. Longwoods International, a global leader in tourism industry market research, is one…
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Grand Rapids is an entrepreneurial city, and our risk-taking, can-do spirit extends to women as well as men. WalletHub once ranked Grand Rapids in the top 20 best U.S. cities for women-owned…
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The Grand Rapids Rise volleyball team made history when it debuted in January 2024 as the city’s first major-league women’s sports team. The team advanced all the way to the inaugural Pro Volleyball…
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