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WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
John Stamos and Michigan’s Dave Coulier win big on ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’
Two longtime and beloved sitcom stars were contestants tonight on “Celebrity Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.” “Full House” actors, John Stamos and Michigan’s Dave Coulier went for the $1 million grand prize on the ABC game show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. As soon as...
ALERT-Popular Snack Recalled In Michigan May Cause Severe Illness
Many Michigan residents have a favorite go-to snack for a quick bite to hold them over until the next meal. And making sure our snacks contain nutritious ingredients that keep us healthy is a top priority. But there's one snack that could do more harm than good and it's recently been recalled in Michigan as it could cause severe sickness.
Grand Rapids woman preserves father's community service legacy through fitness
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Earlier this month, I met Odessa Yonkers just by chance at the Boston Square Community Parklet. I had just wrapped up with another story when she asked me what I was doing. So I asked her the same. Turns out, Odessa was offering free fitness classes, so I did quick story on that. But when I asked her what it is about fitness that makes her heart sing, I learned Odessa's fitness mission was anything but a quick story.
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 minority-focused venture capital fund searches for new managing director
Partners in the New Community Transformation Fund expect to have a new managing director on board by the middle of September. Ollie Howie departed in June from the Grand Rapids-based venture capital fund that supports entrepreneurs of color. He had been involved in other funds while managing New Community and is now the managing partner at Roanoke, Va.-based Mount Auburn Venture Partners.
‘Breathe, reflect and recharge': Zeeland Hospital unveils new outdoor space
ZEELAND — A new space at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital will provide an area for patients, visitors and staff to take a moment in the sun. The hospital recently unveiled a new outdoor patio, for use by staff and the community. It’s located just outside the hospital, near its cafeteria, and was made possible by gifts. The lead gift came from Jon Walter of Walter’s Gardens in Zeeland. ...
Davenport University’s CASA Latina joins LAUP Fiesta in Holland
Davenport University was one of the sponsors of this month’s Fiesta Week in Holland. This is the 60th anniversary of the organizing group, the Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP). The events that were held from July 15 -21 included music, performances, discussions and an artisan’s market. The...
Celebrate 20 Years of the Gentex Street Performer Series in Downtown Holland Tomorrow!
To celebrate 20 years of the Gentex Street Performer Series on Thursday, July 25, participating Downtown Holland businesses will be offering select 20% off discounts all day long. From 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, event attendees can try their hand at playing Plinko or spin the Prize Wheel to win free giveaways from Downtown Holland while supplies last. Attendees can also enter to win one of twenty $20 gift cards to some of Downtown Holland’s most popular shops and restaurants and pose for photographs in front of the custom balloon wall. Downtown Holland will also be releasing a featured video, produced by the City of Holland, on Facebook that morning to mark the special occasion.
GVSU and GR Chamber event addresses international student hiring
The forum was organized by Grand Valley State University. The goal? Sharing with local small business owners how they can successfully integrate global perspectives into their workforce by hiring international students from nearby universities. Rachel Salinas is the Assistant Dean for Grand Valley’s College of Computing. She explains why international...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
28th Street sports bar closing as developer eyes more housing for Wyoming ‘city center’ plan
A commercial real estate investment firm has acquired Frankie V’s Sicilian Pizza and Grill, which will close in the coming months to make way for more development that ties into the city of Wyoming’s broader plan for the 28th Street corridor. Magnus Capital Partners LLC, which recently developed...
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