i got married a few weeks ago and made an appointment to change my last name with social security…read more i had the quickest and most easiest experiences ever as i have never been to the social security office. heck, i didn't even know we had not just one but two locations here in grand rapids! i was able to easily set up an appointment online and got texts and emails confirming/reminding me of my appointment. when i got there i was able to check in on my phone and got a text when it was my turn. literally was in and out of there in 5 minutes! loved how quick they got me in and out and how friendly the clerk was. this process was a lot less intimidating than i assumed it would be and hopefully my next experience here is just as pleasant. i also love how this location is close to the movies, shopping, and food so once you're done taking care of business you can go about your day right away!

The grand rapids office sucks. I've been approved since February and have not gotten a dime. Get…read moretold conflict information. Every time I call I get some excuses, short staffed or some one on vacation etc. A monkey could do better than the worker on my case. It's been almost 6 months. Is it going to be a year before I get anything. This is ridiculous. Maybe the worker should be fired. Her name Mrs Welch. Grand rapids mi. No ratings do better.

This is a perfect mid size Midwest city. There are a ton of great restaurants, breweries, and…read morethings to do for all types of people. Do you like the outdoors? Check out all of the park and gardens, including the Meijer Gardens. One of the best sculpture gardens I have ever been to. There is also a river walk which is nice. This town has a lot of college opportunities as well. It has multiple satellite campuses as well as Grand Valley. Ferris, MSU, Western, and more are all represented here There are a ton of places to eat. We found quite a few that I wrote reviews on. Highly recommended to come here. A little of something for everyone.

Great beer and great art Cheers Beer City USA!…read moreI'm a Brewsader I had been wanting to get to Grand Rapids to visit for probably ten or more years now. It is the long reigning Beer City USA. Founders is the most well known of their breweries and lived up to the hype. I also really enjoyed City Built which is just north of Downtown, Two Guys to the South, and Perrin to the North. Lots of public murals and I have heard nothing but great things about their annual Artprize event every fall. Although I did not partake, there is a free public bus that does loops around the Downtown area (I guess they call it Center City there). The metro population checks in at a little over a million which is not that much smaller than Buffalo or New Orleans. Not quite big enough for any pro sports teams yet. If you decide to go there for the beer like me, make sure to download the BeerCity Brewsader app on your phone. Check into eight different breweries and score a sweet T-shirt which you now pick up at Founders. Hope I make it back to Grand Rapids at some point in the future!

My house and garage were searched thoroughly. Nothing was broken. Things that were on top of…read moreother things were gently laid aside. They protected my privacy. They brought me socks and shoes. They brought me 2 monsters and a mc chicken. They responded to every question. Very professional!

I recently watched they're show on ID network. The first thing that jumped out were the defaced…read moreflags. What happened to the flag protection act of 1989? I also thought it was extremely over done with the amount of cops that showed up for a guy with mental illness and his weapon was a lighter. I think it would be interesting to know how many tax dollars were used to pay all those officers in swat gear for that call? ​

Love love love the library. All of the staff are so kind and helpful. They host so many wonderful…read moreevents for the public and have so many resources that you may not even realize! You can rent things like records, video games, and they have even had tickets for local experiences or attractions. The library is such a necessary community space. Definitely sign up for the summer reading program, it's open to all ages.

Great break out rooms to study! Near some cool places to eat and parking was super easy!read more

I needed to renew my drivers license, and I do appreciate that you can usually do this online now,…read morebut I wanted to go in and actually get my photo re-taken. I was kind of preparing myself for the worst, since I feel like you always hear horror stories about SOS offices. I made an appointment online for my preferred location on Plainfield. They had a lot of times available so I was able to get in the next day. I arrived just around my appointment time (the confirmation email specifically stated that I did not have to arrive early) and an employee checked me in. I brought a book thinking I'd have to sit and wait, but I was seen shortly after my appointment time after standing in line. The employee who helped me was super funny, personable, and seemed really happy, which has not always been my experience at any SOS office. That was refreshing and I really liked chatting with her. I wish I had gotten her name because she was so great. I got my photo taken quickly and then I was on my way. Can't ask for a much better visit!

Showed up 20 minutes to close and the Secretary of State wouldn't help me. Told me to go back to my…read morehome 400 miles away and come back tomarrow. We need new leadership in Michigan.

I've made it a goal to visit all the GRPL branches while my home branch is temporarily closed. I…read moredon't remember ever visiting the West Side branch before, and I was pleasantly surprised at the large, light-filled reading room. I wish the new book section was larger, but I had fun browsing and looking at the records available for check out. I also got some new to me CDs to listen to. I was trying to print some things, but the room where the printer is was very crowded with people on computers and the printer was occupied, so I went to another branch for that. I definitely could have been more patient but felt like it was a bit cramped in the room. I parked on the street but it looks like there is a parking lot behind the building, as well as hold lockers outside which I think are super nice. I wish my branch had them.

This is a short bridge around the downtown Grand Rapids area linking to very busy high traffic area…read moreareas to each each other. It's wide and perfect for walking. It's an amazing addition to the downtown area. Unfortunately, I had to rate two stars, possibly down to one because there were a group of rowdy individuals parked/ sitting at the edge of the bridge smoking highly potent items. They were scaring and yelling at people who are crossing the bridge and it made the situation feel unsafe. We went at dusk so that we could enjoy the lights but honestly, it was just a very nerve-racking situation and we were concerned about our safety. We witnessed the individuals taking big steps like they were going to chase two women and laughed as the women started to walk fast faster. I was with my husband baby and two big kids and we were loudly talked about with vulgar terms about our race and family status. All we did was walk across half the bridge? I don't recommend it for families, which is really sad unfortunately.

There are a few iconic symbols of Grand Rapids, and the Blue Bridge, as it's commonly known, is one…read moreof them. Spanning the Grand River from east to west, this pedestrian bridge used to be part of the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad. Now a completely foot traffic area only, it's fun to check out at any time of year. Often you'll see people fishing off the bridge or having photo shoots for weddings, engagements, and other special occasions. Sometimes fitness classes take place on the Blue Bridge and often you'll see a horse-drawn carriage making its way across. The bridge is equipped with LED lights that can change color or be set to different colors to celebrate or commemorate different holidays and events. It's fun to see it all lit up at night and is a great spot to watch fireworks on the 4th of July. I love having this iconic bridge in our city! It's an attractive landmark that is functional and beautiful.