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Grand Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Kent County, Michigan, United States. The city had a population of 198,917 at the 2020 census and an estimated population of 201,183 in 2025.

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In the news

• Michigan voters approve 'Money Out of Politics' ballot initiative; lawsuit filed | World News
  vtcng.com · 15 h ago · 4 outlets
• Abdul El-Sayed says 'Life of a Showgirl' isn't Taylor Swift's best album – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  nbcdfw.com · 10 h ago · 3 outlets
• Offset Sets Nov. 13 Release Date for 'GMFU' Album, Unveils Cover Art, Teases New Single
  wild941.com · 15 h ago · 3 outlets
• Does injury-plagued Michigan State have chance of moving ball vs. stingy Wolverines?
  theoaklandpress.com · 14 h ago · 3 outlets
• Psalm West Joins the Angry Birds Family for His First Voice Acting Role
  wild941.com · 15 h ago · 3 outlets
• A volunteer acting group made up of retirees delights people in senior living spaces
  publicradioeast.org · 5 h ago · 2 outlets
• Consumers and DTE sue to block "Money out of Politics" proposal
  wmuk.org · 5 h ago · 2 outlets
• Republicans select Representative Tom Kunse to lead caucus, replacing current Speaker of the House Matt Hall
  wtvbam.com · 6 h ago · 2 outlets

Headlines from the outlets named, found through the GDELT Project. Translations and an AI summary are in the app. All the news in Grand Rapids.

This week

Things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend

• Gridiron
  Fri, Nov 6, 5:00 PM · Four Star Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI · From $32 · Music · Rock
• Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals
  Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM · Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI · Sports · Hockey
• Pigeons Playing Ping Pong w/ Dizgo
  Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM · Intersection - Elevation, Grand Rapids, MI · Music · Rock
• Blitzkid: Modern Hel Tour + EPCYA + RTNR + The Burdens
  Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM · The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI · From $27 · Music · Alternative
• Midori Plays Shostakovich - Grand Rapids Symphony
  Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 PM · DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, MI · Arts & Theatre · Classical
• North By North with Saint Maybe, Quilter, Wilson Ave, Low Light
  Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 PM · Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, Grand Rapids, MI · From $12 · Music · Alternative
• Grand Valley State Lakers Football vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats Football
  Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM · Lubbers Stadium, Allendale, MI · Sports · Miscellaneous
• 251st Marine Corps Ball
  Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM · GLC Live at 20 Monroe, Grand Rapids, MI · Miscellaneous
• Grand Rapids Gold vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce
  Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM · Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI · Sports · Basketball
• Pouya - The Forever Glades Tour
  Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 PM · The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI · Music · Hip-Hop/Rap

Events and tickets from Ticketmaster, within 40 km, from 2026-11-06.

Weather this week

• Fri8° / 4°Partly cloudy
• Sat9° / 5°Cloudy
• Sun13° / 4°Fair
• Mon12° / 4°Partly cloudy
• Tue15° / 8°Clear

Forecast by MET Norway, CC BY 4.0, updated 1 h ago.

Nearby

• Milwaukee 182 km
• Chicago 204 km
• Detroit 226 km
• Madison 304 km
• Indianapolis 358 km
• Cleveland 365 km

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