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UNLOADED is a traveling exhibition which explores the historical and social impact of guns. The exhibition at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts features the work of more than 20 artists, including former ArtPrize juror and ArtPrize award finalist Mel Chin.

A family's dirty laundry is suddenly a very public matter.

We went out and enjoyed the spring like weather, we stood in line for KBS at Founder's, we partied at Laughfest and we celebrated personal moments of great joy... This is what we did in Grand Rapids this weekend, based on photos tagged Grand Rapids on Instagram.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts held their 15th annual Live Coverage event on Friday night. Live Coverage featured dozens of artists creating art that is sold via silent auction the same night it is made.

There's no doubt about it, Grand Rapids is an awesome city. We've got lots of attractions and fun things always going on, we're a family friendly city and appeal to the younger crowd as well. Grand Rapids has A LOT to offer so no wonder why we make so many "best of" lists...

It doesn't get much closer than that!

Thanks to all who came out today to join WGRD, Labatt, and Cannonsburg for the 6th Annual Cardboard Bobsled Derby. It was cold, and started out a little snowy, but that didn't stop anyone from sledding down the hill (and occasionally having the sled disintegrate halfway down...

This may be the worst idea for cars since the Yugo.

When you're suffering from a bad cold and it's snowing outside, you tend to watch WAY too much Netflix. Last week, I stumbled across a series called Cooked, which is the history of cooking. It was fascinating. The first episode was called 'Fire', which showed how the invention of fire led to the modern barbeque. It made me desire fire grilled meat. Fortunately, Grand Rapids has five places that do

Spectacular photos are almost guaranteed for any traveler who ventures to Northern Michigan in winter. But the photos taken recently of blue ice along the shores of the Straits of Mackinac near the Mackinac Bridge are truly incredible.

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is the motor that makes the team's lineup go. He's also got a motor all of Major League Baseball can't help but notice.

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy Dessert Wars 2016! We had a great time with all of you at the Amway Grand Plaza's Ambassador Ballroom. Check out the photos.