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With Michigan finally feeling like summer, the Peace It Together scavenger hunt gives you the perfect reason to explore downtown Grand Rapids before it ends May 23rd.

Crow’s Hold Vendor Market is now open in downtown Grand Rapids, featuring more than 70 vendors selling vintage, handmade goods, art, gifts, and home decor all under one curated roof.

April and May are heating up at Soaring Eagle, with big-name acts and a fiesta of flavors. Get ready for some unforgettable nights in the heart of Michigan.

The Acrisure Amphitheater hosted an open house on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The free event ran from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., drawing thousands of fans.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park has opened a 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk, giving wheelchair users and visitors with mobility challenges a stair-free route to the Upper Falls and improving access to a major Michigan attraction.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved a one-buck rule set to begin in 2027, but a number of changes will take effect in 2026.

There's been quite a stir aboard a cruise ship lately: illness among passengers is raising eyebrows. Here’s what you should know before you plan your next getaway.

The most talked-about feature of Grand Rapids' new Acrisure Amphitheater isn't the stage or the seats. It's the bathrooms, and locals can't stop raving about them.

Imagine pooling your money with family and turning it into a million-dollar win — that's exactly what happened in Tecumseh.

A popular end-of-year Michigan high school tradition turned terrifyingly dangerous when a local student mistook a responding police officer for an opponent.

This weekend, Belknap Park becomes a pickleball hotspot, bringing together seniors for a chance at national glory. It’s more than a game; it’s a community celebration.

Picture horse-drawn wagons clattering across covered bridges—those structures were the lifelines for 1800s Grand Rapids.

Stephen Huesgen of Fraser is $1 million richer after his Powerball numbers hit. The crazy part? He got those lucky numbers from a Las Vegas Zoltar fortune teller machine nearly 30 years ago and has played them ever since.

Marine Lawrence Miller is walking 500 miles across Michigan to raise awareness for veteran mental health and prevent isolation through his Trek For Vets mission.

Over 100 million birds have entered Michigan since March, and the peak is happening right now. Here's what to expect.

From a 1-pound BLT in Birch Run to authentic Polish food in Hamtramck, Michigan's local dining scene is unmatched.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is teaming up with Bloom Credit Union and Fox Subaru to give away 150 free trees in Wyoming on May 29.

Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is renaming its June 13 “Pawchella” fundraiser to “Pawfest” after a trademark issue raised by Coachella.