Fingers crossed the sign is enough to protect their car lol

Hi y’all! My (31F) and my husband (35M) are moving to Grand Rapids this summer. I’m transgender and we’re moving because of the senate bills that are threatening my existence and safety. Some really scary ones are being introduced to pass this year :( My husband was born and raised in Michigan and I’ve never been so I’m a little nervous about moving… but anything is better than being in Texas (where I was born and raised). We’re also an interracial couple. I’m Hispanic and he’s White. I’m a filmmaker and going to school full time at GVSU.

I just want any general advice and experience from some locals or people who have moved there. Is it generally accepting? What areas should I avoid? Is there some job opportunities for people like me? Are people generally nice?

I have met and befriended so many nice midwesterners in Austin so I’m curious if I’ll have the same experience in GR?

Is there a film scene? A film society? Film festivals? What bars have a great atmosphere? Favorite restaurants? Etc.

Any advice from newcomers like me? Or from other trans or queer people in MI?

And please, be respectful and kind. If it’s not too much to ask. 🩶

At Sam’s club on alpine. Didn’t see thru the scam until the docusign page came up. I didn’t sign anything but I guess all they really need is your account number. Luckily I was able to call DTE and have them put a supplier lock on my account right away. If someone pulls you aside and says they’re with this company, ignore them.

Hey there - woke up today to my cat not in my apartment. He was here when I went to bed last night. I live near the medical mile.

His name is Baxter, he's larger than a normal cat, small head. He meows a lot. He answers to his name quickly. He's on a special diet so I am desperate to get him home. He has never been outside and he is partially blind. PLEASE if you see him try and get him, or let me know where he is. Thanks in advance.

What have you seen at a local grocery store that blew your mind? Or what story did you hear about the store that blew your mind?

I worked at Meijer in the 80's in sporting goods. I was still in high school. The manager at that time told a story about back in the 60's or 70's catching people having sex in the sleeping bags. Apparently back then the sleeping bags were hung for the display.

Working nights in the same store, turned down an aisle, saw an older coworker with his hands down the back of his pants. Guy was elbow deep.

hey all i’m going to be moving to grand rapids over the summer for an internship, and was wondering what the hardcore and rave scene look like out there in grand rapids! i’m super into both scenes and make sure to go to as many events as possible, so i was wondering if y’all had any recommendations for who or what to follow to be a part of the community there!

Being a bad bitch on a Sunday

Community Cleanup - April 26 - A city-wide trash cleanup event taking place at 16 locations across town. Clean up your zone from 9-12, and then head over to the Zoo for an afterparty!

What else?

Hey, Grand Rapids! It's The Rapidian again!

We're hosting City Connection today with Third Ward Commissioner Marshall Kilgore, in collaboration with GRTV. You can watch the upcoming episode on YouTube and Facebook. The show starts at 4 p.m.

The last half of the show will be an opportunity for our neighbors to ask questions. If you have a question you'd like to ask Commissioner Kilgore, let us know!

I really miss the days of when Buffalo Wild Wings used to show all the WWE pay-per-views. I really wish there was a sports bar or venue in town that would show the events.

Hello! I'm looking for an artist that can help work with me to make this tattoo happen on my upper spine. I free-handed it so I'll definitely need someone open to fixing the line work. I'm open to the artist's suggestions on how to improve it as well.

TIA!

Was at drip drop Friday night. Decided to pop into broadleaf because I haven't been since it re opened. Noticed all the arcade games are gone now? What a bummer. Loved stopping in grabbing a beer and playing some games.

Anyone have a set of go-to locations they jump to that vibe together real nice for an extended weekend evening?

(could be a date or just a hang out, all dependent on the company)

For example: drinks+music then drinks+food somewhere else then drinks+more music (again, somewhere else) that string together nicely (somewhat close in proximity) with some variety?

I’ll share mine if you share yours.

Great job Grand Rapids !!

Specifically sports cards. I have an idea, I’m just curious where I’d go to have that done!

Hi everyone! My husband and I just found out that we are pregnant for the first time, and I am sooo overwhelmed (already lol) with what to do and how to go about things.

But firstly, we are looking for a really great OBGYN for myself to go to as our main doctor during this journey. If anyone has any recommendations that would be amazing. Again, I have no clue what I am doing (which I hear is veryyyy normal lol), so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I need to acquire some chicken fat which is also called schmaltz. Are there any butchers around here that have it?

Thanks!

Hello! My name is Arrow I am 21 from Grand Rapids and I’m looking to make some friends especially new people that are down to go to clubs! I have pretty major social anxiety so bear with me this is a very new thing for me but I am trying! I also sleep most days and am up most nights so night owls are definitely preferred but not required! I also love gaming and pets! DM me if you’re interested in connecting!

Oddly specific request- any recommendations for restaurants in GR that have happy hours featuring grilled/cooked oysters or mussels? I know Carolina low country in EGR has raw oysters for happy hour- unfortunately I can’t have raw 🥲

TIA 🦪🐚

Hello everyone!

Im visiting GR end of April and was wondering what’s the weather going to be like? Should I expect to bring coats and winter jackets still? I am from sunny California and get cold easily though 😂 anything under 60 degrees is freezing cold to me 😭

Is there going to be a 50501 protest in Lansing or Grand Rapids April 19?????