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Ann Arbor ranks as the No. 1 small college town in the U.S., offering affordable living, social opportunities, and top-tier academics for students.

Were Free Beer and Hot Wings' listeners pranks actually funny? Court in session.

The Grand Rapids music scene is coming together to honor the life of Ford Hammontree. A public art installation at The Intersection will celebrate his spirit of kindness and empathy on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Actor John C. Reilly can't get enough of West Michigan. Often spotted at local shops and eateries, he has basically written a love letter to the are in The Times, calling it "untapped" and "beautiful", saying he visits every year.

5 Seconds of Summer will perform at Grand Rapids’ new Acrisure Amphitheater on July 29, 2026, as part of their Everyone’s a Star! World Tour.

Grandville is getting a Raising Cane’s! The popular chicken chain expands in West Michigan with drive-thru, patio dining, and that famous Cane’s Sauce.

There has been discussion about the requirement to take a breathalyzer test before riding an e-scooter. The real question is, can you get a DUI on one?

The Foo Fighters are back with new music and a new tour that is coming to Michigan. Find out how you can win tickets from 979 GRD.

Every year Grand Rapids enforces odd-even parking: park on the odd-number side on odd days (1 a.m.–6 p.m.), on the even side on even days.

Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher speaks about the band's fill-in guitarist Nick Johnston and how his role continues to be defined in the band.

Grand Rapids’ own Long Road Distillers has earned national recognition—ranking No. 8 among the best craft specialty spirits distilleries in America.

They're playing some of the biggest North American shows of their career.

Deer in several Michigan counties have tested positive for a deadly viral disease.

Everything you need to know about the Foo Fighters' new song, "Asking for a Friend."

Foo Fighters have delivered their third new song of 2025, a slow-building rocker called 'Asking for. a Friend' that races to a breakneck finish.

Foo Fighters have booked a 2026 North American Stadium tour, the first extended touring with new drummer Ilan Rubin.

Guns N' Roses issued a statement addressing rumors that there is band drama following technical difficulties at their Argentina show.

Here are 11 essential '90s metal albums you should own on vinyl. The decade marked a time of transition for metal in more ways than one. Veteran acts such as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden had already put out their best work long before this time. Hair met...