Janna Evergreen

Grand Rapids residents shared their go-to burger spots. We counted the votes—these 20 restaurants top the list for juiciest, most-loved burgers.

Michigan drivers love their speed. A study using Google data shows they average 68.1 mph—ranking with the fastest in the nation.

Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.

Planning a backyard fire in Grand Rapids? You’ll need a permit, and your neighbors could weigh in. Here’s what many residents don’t realize about the city’s fire rules.

A West Michigan favorite is getting national recognition. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland has been voted the No. 7 waterfront dining spot in the country by USA Today readers.

Walker tops Michigan’s crash rankings in a new 2024 from Michigan Auto Law, with West Michigan cities appearing throughout the list of the state’s most dangerous driving areas.

Grand Rapids is once again Michigan’s best-run city, ranking No. 27 nationally in a WalletHub study that measures how effectively cities turn budgets into public services like safety, infrastructure, and education.

Headlining the Traverse City Food & Wine Festival, celebrity chef and host of Bizarre Foods Andrew Zimmern gave big shout-outs to local restaurants Bubbie's Bagels and Umbo.

Looking for Michigan's best ramen? Tasting Table selected Johnny Noodle King in Detroit for its playful menu. Located on West Fort Street, the retro diner draws crowds for wild mashups like corned beef ramen and Cajun catfish.

The New York Times named Midtown Detroit's Vecino one of the 41 best Mexican restaurants in America, celebrating its authentic masa program and wood-fired dishes.

Experience Michigan's breathtaking fall colors from high above the trees. Explore 8 scenic resort chairlift rides across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas this autumn.

Grand Rapids' famous Frederik Meijer Gardens is home to more than sculptures and plants. Meet Clifford and Rafa, the resident rescue cats living on the 158-acre grounds and bringing daily purr therapy to the horticulture staff!