Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas in Grand Rapids

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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Sunday and Monday Dining in Downtown Grand Rapids

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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History of Asians in GR

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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Women's History Month in Grand Rapids

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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Understanding the Grand Rapids Visitor

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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Women-Owned Businesses in Grand Rapids

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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Grand Rapids Rise Volleyball

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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Grand Rapids Gold Basketball

Want to enjoy a game of elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere? Look no further than the Grand Rapids Gold, an NBA G League team that plays their…

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Check Out These Black-Owned Restaurants in Grand Rapids

Celebrating Grand Rapids means lifting up the people, traditions, cultures and, of course, foods that contribute to the rich texture of our community. Black-owned restaurants are an integral part of…

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Visit Grand Rapids Like a Cowboy

The Wild West is having a cultural moment. From TV’s Yellowstone universe, to Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning foray into country music, to fashion magazine Vogue declaring 2024 the Year of the Cowboy…

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