News across Greater Grand Rapids
MIKE MCALVEY: Remembering
This comes a little late, but today’s article is actually being written on Sept. 11, 25 years after the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001. Do you remember where you were? It was one of those tragically iconic moments that provided us with a permanent image of where we were,…
MIKE TAYLOR: Perchance to dream
Was Freud right? Do our dreams reveal the details of our internal lives? Our aspirations, fears, desires? If so, I should be locked up. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to lock up my Sweet Patootie, Nevin, too. Apparently, she’s as nuts as I am, but in a different way. The post MIKE…
Simple budgeting tips that fit real life
If you’ve just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn’t making you as happy as you’d hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you’re likely to feel more in control and more…
Fall Leaf Pick-Up Begins for City Residents
Residents may place leaves on the curb, out of the roadway, between September 20 and November 15. City crews will begin their final pick-up starting early in the morning on November 16 and continue throughout the week.
SANDY MAIN: Once Upon a Daily
160 years ago “Bears” — Bears are frequently seen in our immediate vicinity, they having followed the swarms of squirrels very close. Several have already been killed. Last week Bartley Davis and A. Willett, two old “bear men,” killed two of these shaggy marauders in Hinton.…
OUR VIEW: Our presses are still rolling
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, MLive Media Group, the company that publishes The Grand Rapids Press and seven other Michigan newspapers, announced that it will cease its print editions in December. The post OUR VIEW: Our presses are still rolling first appeared on The Daily News .
MAUREEN BURNS: A drain or a fountain?
A few months ago, I was the recipient of an unbelievable random act of kindness … from total strangers. The post MAUREEN BURNS: A drain or a fountain? first appeared on The Daily News .
‘Our presses are still rolling’
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, MLive Media Group, the company that publishes The Grand Rapids Press and seven other Michigan newspapers, announced that it will cease its print editions in December of this year. The final print editions of The Flint Journal, The Ann Arbor News, The Bay…
Financial tips for first-time college students
Sending your child to college is an exciting milestone filled with new experiences, friendships and opportunities for them to grow. For many families, it’s also the first time your student will be managing their own money independently. The good news is that helping your child…
Holland Police Announce Reserve Officer of the Year
MiHolland CAM
Check out the views around the City on the MiHolland CAM. There are more than nine views from the Farmers Market to Holland State Park!
City Newsletter — Summer 2026
The Summer 2026 edition of the City Newsletter is now available. Check out the city's summer reminders and other important news.