Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81. “The acclaimed poet, Black Arts Movement icon whose poems of wit, wonder, and wisdom were celebrated in children’s ...

Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to spending decades as a literary celebrity who shared blunt and conversational ...

Santa Claus is coming to town today as Grand Rapids celebrates the holidays with its annual parade and tree lighting.

Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its Santa Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, with activities starting at dusk.

Santa Claus came to town on Saturday when the Grand Rapids Santa Parade rolled through the city. At Rosa Parks Circle, the annual tree lighting followed.

The parade started at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, from the corner of Division and Michigan Street NW, and Santa Claus led the ...

The 103rd Grand Rapids Santa Parade, sponsored by Gentex, was held Dec. 7, 2024.

Community celebrations are in full gear this weekend with events in communities across West Michigan. Here are a few we're ...

Grand Rapids’ ice skating season is officially underway! The rink opened at Rosa Parks Circle Friday morning after this ...

For students out of school and employees working remote on Thursday due to the snowstorm, the winter weather meant it was ...

The Rosa Parks Circle ice rink in downtown Grand Rapids opened for the winter season Friday morning. (Dec. 6, 2024) ...