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Kent County to vote on hotel tax increase to fund soccer stadium, entertainment
(The Center Square) – Voters in Kent County and the Grand Rapids area will vote Aug. 6 during the primary to decide whether the county can increase its hotel tax from 5% to 8%. The funds can be used for acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, repair or maintenance of stadiums, arenas, sports complexes and aquariums. A proposed $175 million downtown soccer stadium is a key component of the proposal, along with...
Come Aboard Former Zeigler Automotive Owner’s 116-Foot Super Yacht
"Ziggy" was christened in 2021. Having passed the family business over to their son, Harold and Bonnie Zeigler are in their snowbird era!. Founder Harold Zeigler bought his first Ford dealership in Lowell, Michigan at age 28; today the Zeigler Automotive Group has grown to include 35 dealerships across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
New Line of Boots Honors University of Michigan’s 2023 Championship Football Team
Wolverine a 141-year-old boot and clothing company in Rockford in west Michigan, today has launched a limited-edition Wolverine x University of Michigan Team #144 Commemorative 1000 Mile Boot. The 1000 Mile Boot pays homage to the Wolverines’ historical College Football Playoff National Championship win in 2023, where, with grit, resilience,...
Is it Legal to Take Care of Your Neighbors Yard in Michigan?
I always thought that if you do something nice for someone, you'd get a little bit of good karma and you'd make them happy. But, as the phrase goes- "No good deeds go unpunished", meaning just because you're well-intended, doesn't mean people will be excited about what you've accomplished. And...
Rooftop Reservations: Guide to GR’s Best Rooftop Bars
As the sun lingers longer and the warmth of summer covers Grand Rapids, there’s an irresistible allure to spending the evenings outdoors. Forget the mundane; it’s time to elevate your post-work happy hours or dinners out. Imagine yourself perched high above the city streets, sipping a handcrafted concoction while the skyline glows onto the cityscape around you. Rooftop bars are the ultimate escape, where panoramic views meet top-tier cocktails.
Partial Relief for Grand Rapids: Michigan Street Reopens as Fuller Avenue Construction Continues
Grand Rapids residents and commuters can take a sigh of relief as the turmoil at the intersection of Michigan Street and Fuller Avenue sees a partial resolution, with Michigan Street now open in both directions while Fuller remains stubbornly closed north of Michigan to I-196, as reported by WOODTV. The closures stem from emergency sanitary sewer repairs which were initially pegged to conclude by August 2, a deadline that now dances further down the calendar.
In Focus: The Crane Wives Flock to Albany
The Crane Wives, a four-piece indie band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, took the stage at Lark Hall in Albany, for a sold-out show that resonated with energy, uniqueness and charm. Opening for The Crane wives was American performer, composer and guitarist, Yasmin Williams from Virginia. Founded in 2010, the...
Grand Rapids and Lime offer free rides through new pilot program
The City of Grand Rapids and Lime have launched a new pilot program for residents who qualify for state and federal subsidies such as SNAP, Medicaid and WIC. Eligible residents will be able to take five free, 30-minute rides each day as part of the Lime Access program. Lime had...
There’s A Mansion In Coopersville And It Could Be Yours
Live like a rockstar in Coopersville in a nearly 17,000-square-foot mansion on 40 acres with riverfront property on the Grand River. It screams "Pure Michigan." This is one of those "Oh Wow" homes and your chance to live like a "Rockstar." You can see all the riverfront this home has...
Thai eatery expanding to full-service restaurant at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Rak Thai, a longtime vendor at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, is expected to open a full-service restaurant at the market in October, complete with new appetizers, entrees and cocktails. Owners Blon and Christine Hang are expected to take possession of the space, which now...
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