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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...
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...
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...
Grand Rapids Offers Weekly Line Dancing All Summer Long
Need something to do to get you out of the house before summer ends?. With friends or a cute date night, there is a weekly event that you can add to your schedule. All summer long, the city of Grand Rapids has been hosting a bunch of different events to keep residents active.
'The Clothes They Wore' | New campaign aims to address misconceptions around childhood drownings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As many families are spending a lot of time on West Michigan area lakes and pools, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is working to highlight misconceptions surrounding drownings. The organization has released a campaign called "The Clothes They Wore" as a way to highlight...
Take a Look at Downtown Grand Rapids Then and Now
I've written about downtown Grand Rapids rebirth many times, looking back through the lens of many historical photos. It is always amazing to look back at where we were then, and where we are now. One of the earliest photos I can find through Grand City Archives is from 1865,...
How you can meet some 'Forged in Fire' stars in Wayland this weekend
WAYLAND, Michigan — Ready, set, FORGE! The Great Lakes Rendezvous returns to Wayland this weekend. It's an event that allows people the opportunity to explore the local world of forging knives and blades. Organizers say they expect many people to travel to the event to participate. The event, now...
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...
Old-Fashioned Fun at Fallasburg Village Celebration Brings Past to Life
The past will be brought to life, and the community is welcome to join in the fun when the Fallasburg Historical Society hosts the third annual Fallasburg Village Celebration this Saturday, July 27. The historic village tucked away in Fallasburg Park will be the site of the celebration that will...
Right Place Report Highlights Opportunities, Trends on Development Sector
GRAND RAPIDS — Following the success of its annual Developer Day event last month, Grand Rapids area economic development agency The Right Place, Inc. has published a 20-page Development Report that analyzes West Michigan’s industrial, office, retail, and housing development sectors. “This year, we hosted over 150 developers,...
Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
Best Deli Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI
We highlight three of the best deli restaurants in Grand Rapids: Rico’s Deli, Eastern Deli, and Boardwalk Subs. Grand Rapids boasts a vibrant deli scene rich in flavor and tradition. These establishments, known for serving some of the best deli sandwiches in Grand Rapids, offer a glimpse into the city’s diverse and dynamic deli culture.
Longtime Wyoming Sports Bar Closing, Property Being Integrated into Housing Development
After more than 20 years in business, a local restaurant and bar is closing as Wyoming's "city center" project progresses. Restauranteurs Frank and Wanda Vitale have operated Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza and Grill in Wyoming for more than 20 years The pair announced this week they are ready to semi-retire.
Fifty Shades of Red Charity Fashion show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
It's a fashion show for a good cause. This Saturday's Fifty Shades of Red Charity Fashion show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Brandon Diller, President with the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce, discusses this show featuring an array of stunning collections. Diller shares his why for participating. Shelley...
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