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New Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital In Grand Rapids Breaks Ground
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has officially broken ground on the state's first dedicated children's rehabilitation hospital. The Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital, a collaborative effort with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, aims to provide specialized care for infants, children, and teens recovering from various injuries and illnesses.
Jack Russell, Great White’s Founding Singer, Dead at 63
Jack Russell, original vocalist for the glam metal act Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s passing was confirmed via a message posted to his Facebook page. "With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” the post began before noting that the rocker “passed peacefully” in the presence of his family. "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive.”
Are There Some Roads in Michigan That Are Just Too Intimidating to Drive?
Travelling through Michigan you encounter a few different style of roads. Some are quiet country backroads and some are intensely dense traffic-socked urban freeways in cities like Detroit and Grand Rapids. So do you find there are highways in Michigan that you have a fear of driving?. The question came...
Four West Michigan Men Arrested in Child Exploitation Sting
Four West Michigan men are behind bars following an undercover sting by the Kent County Sheriff's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s West Michigan-Based Child Exploitation Task Force. In a release on August 15, KCSO said the sting occurred last week. During the sting, officers put ads on...
GR Record Store Owned By Relative Of Metallica Member
Even though Metallica were formed in California they have several connections to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Now a member's nephew owns a record store in the city. Aside from performing in Grand Rapids several times throughout Metallica's career, the band has a special connection to their fans and the city. Metallica...
The Internet Can’t Handle This Indiana Couple’s Child-Free Baby Announcement
This couple's baby announcement is missing one important thing:. There are a lot of relationship milestones that couples celebrate such as anniversaries, buying your first home together, adopting pets, and you know, the whole starting a family thing. However, all of these milestones can add up quickly and in this...
Are You Retiring? Here at the Best Places in Michigan!
For many it is a difficult decision to retire. You're worried you may not have enough money to take care of yourself. Not for all, of course because there are those who can't wait to retire and leave "the grind" behind. For others it's not easy. You would be walking...
Beloved West Michigan Barbecue Restaurant Closing Its Doors
West Michigan is saying goodbye to another restaurant. A joint serving up southern comfort food is shutting down. After seven years in business, Broken Smoker at 120 East Main Street in Middleville is permanently closing. Broken Smoker cooks meat slowly over cherry and oak wood in its custom-built smoker. On...
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Greg Kihn, ‘Jeopardy’ Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 75
Greg Kihn, the Baltimore-born singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for the hit "Jeopard," has died. He was 75. According to a post on his website, Kihn died on Aug. 13 after struggling with Alzheimer's disease. "Beyond the world of music and radio, Greg was renowned as a great storyteller...
Jane’s Addiction Thrills Sold-Out L.A. Crowd: Set List, Photos and Video
Jane's Addiction continued their recently-launched North American tour on Tuesday with a sold-out performance at Inglewood, California's YouTube Theater alongside fellow '80s alt-rockers Love and Rockets. You can see the set list, video and UCR's exclusive photos from the performance below. After opening with the title track off the 1997...
Grand Rapids Informed Facebook Page Is Now A New Podcast
Are you in the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group?. Have you heard about the new announcement from the Grand Rapids Informed group?. If you are one of the 130.9K members of the Grand Rapids Informed Facebook group, you know there is so much useful information shared on a daily. Grand...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Breaking Down Michigan State Football’s New Crazy Schedule
Despite its name, the Big 10 has been way more than just 10 teams for quite some time now. In 2014, the Big 10 expanded to 14 teams with the additions of the University of Maryland and Rutgers, and now the conference has 18 teams with the additions of football powerhouse schools Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington.
2 Michigan Colleges Are Deemed One Of The Most Dangerous Colleges
United States college campuses could be extremely dangerous. This study figured out which college campuses are the most dangerous. Degree Choices analyzed data from the United States Department of Education to compile a list of the 45 most dangerous colleges across the country after examining 10,499 college campuses. To make...
Hulk Hogan Said Dan Campbell Missed His Calling as a Pro Wrestler
Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan recently visited the Detroit Lions training camp and said coach Dan Campbell may have missed his calling as a pro wrestler as "Dirty Dan." The Detroit Lions training camp has long been underway and preseason games have started with the second one being this weekend against the Super Bowl Champion Kanas City Chiefs.
See A Tree Painted Purple In A Michigan Forest? RUN!
So, you're out exploring the Michigan wilderness. Good choice. But before you go too far off the beaten path, let's have a quick chat about a color you'll want to remember: purple. It might not be splashed on every tree or every property--yet--but if House Bill 5561 gives the green light to purple trees, you'll want to pay attention.
These Are the 5 Worst Community Colleges in Michigan
Not all community colleges are created equal. A new study commissioned by the personal finance website WalletHub reveals that some of the most well-known community colleges in Michigan are among the ones that rank the worst when it comes to educational and career outcomes. Unlike typical 4-year universities, community colleges...
Part 2: The Route of the Abandoned, US-2: Blaney Park to Manistique in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
On the first jaunt across US-2 to check out all the abandoned buildings, we went from St. Ignace to Blaney Park; now we pick up at Blaney Park and wind up in Manistique. First, a little bit about Blaney Park. Back in the 1930s until the 1950s, Blaney Park was a famous getaway for celebrities and the rich & famous. It has also been labeled as the U.P’s ‘first modern lumber town’.
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