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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Today’s opening of the ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle was postponed due to the winter storm overnight. The city of Grand Rapids announced the rink will now open Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

The ice rink is expected to be open until Feb. 22. Hours and any disruptions to the season will be posted on the rink’s ...

Preparations are still underway and there's a winter storm warning for much of West Michigan, but skating at Rosa Parks ...

VIA Metropolitan Transit is honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks on Wednesday by offering fare-free service and having ...

Rosa Salazar has been cast in a leading role opposite Matthew Gray Gubler in the CBS pilot “Einstein,” Variety has learned. The project is described as a drama with comedic undertones.

The city's Christmas tree was installed early Tuesday morning in Rosa Parks Circle, where it will soon be lit by over 50,000 LED lights. This year, the tree is a 36-foot concolor fir that has a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This year’s Christmas tree is being installed at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday. The 36-foot Concolor fir was harvested from the city’s ...