Marathons boost West Michigan economy

As the popularity of marathon running continues to grow, so does the number of marathons, half marathons and alternative racing events that attract out-of-town...

GRAM iPad app shares Jansma Print Collection with world

Art lovers from around the world now can enjoy the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s current exhibit of The Jansma Print Collection on their iPad. GRAM...

State considers $21M for ’emergency’ dredging of public harbors

Record low water levels in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have prompted the Michigan Senate to approve an “emergency spending” bill, allocating almost $21...

Area hotels are continuing strong run

Following on the heels of a record-breaking revenue year of $127 million for hotels in the county last year, Experience Grand Rapids President Doug...

Coalition lauds court stalling of Lansing casino

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker in Grand Rapids granting a preliminary injunction against the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa...

Suburban Inns plans riverfront Embassy Suites in downtown Grand Rapids

Suburban Inns is expecting to spend the next several months building a riverfront Embassy Suites hotel in downtown’s Monroe North Business District — and...

West Michigan Women’s Expo showcases women-owned businesses

The annual West Michigan Women’s Expo is celebrating its 15th year as it fills DeVos Place for the weekend with more than 400 women...

Meijer Gardens reveals part of summer concert series lineup

Frederik Meijer Gardens has provided a sneak peek at its Summer Concert Series lineup by announcing four of the acts that will grace the...

Video: LaughFest breaks world record — for fake mustaches

Magnum P.I., Ron Burgundy and Ron Swanson would be impressed. Organizers of the annual LaughFest say they've broken the world record for the most people...

LaughFest kicks off 10 days of seriously funny tonight

Today marks the start of 10 days of laughter in Grand Rapids with the third annual Gilda’s LaughFest. Tonight’s kick-off events will begin at 5:30...

Beer distributors pour $2 billion impact on state economy

The burgeoning Michigan beer industry is doing more than quenching a thirst — it’s creating jobs and making a strong economic impact. In 2011, the...

Judge blocks Sault Tribe Lansing casino over tribal revenue sharing

U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker in Grand Rapids issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday, temporarily blocking the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians...

Forward Air acquires Total Quality for $66M

Forward Air Corp. of Greeneville, Tenn., has acquired Total Quality Inc., a Grand Haven-based provider of maximum security and temperature-controlled transportation and logistics services...

Videos: Downtown Market reveals first tenants: Simpatico Coffee and Love’s Ice Cream

Coffee and ice cream will be available at the new Downtown Market when it opens this summer. Simpatico Coffee and Love’s Ice Cream were announced...

WMSC to add new summer sports and new Winter Games

The West Michigan Sports Commission is adding five more sports to its signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan, growing to 36 sports...

Michigan brewers tap Chicago market

Aside from Goose Island, which is now owned by AB InBev, Chicago has been near absent of craft breweries. But in such a large city,...

Siciliano’s Market secures downtown’s Calder Plaza for national Big Brew event

With the American Homebrewers Association’s national convention coming to town, Siciliano’s Market has announced it will host an AHA Big Brew event on May...

Chicago firm moves into Harbor Country second-home market

Chicago real estate firm @properties opened its new Harbor Country office last month in New Buffalo to serve clients in southwest Michigan and northwest...

Meijer Gardens spans world with Butterflies in Bloom

Exotic butterflies from around the world are spreading their wings at Frederik Meijer Gardens with the opening of the annual Butterflies in Bloom exhibit. The...

Recreational river concept zips along

Maybe it was a coincidence. Maybe it was fate. It certainly wasn’t an everyday occurrence when Jarl Brey met Jim Ligget at a 5x5...