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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.
Are You Breaking The Law or Just Being Rude When You Ignore These Signs
There is a good chance if you're walking your dog in Grand Rapids you've seen signs in front yards of homes or business asking you to keep your dog off the lawn. The biggest reason is that they don't want your dog to pee or poop on the lawn and cause possible damage from it.
Where Can You Find a Great Steak in Grand Rapids?
If you are looking for a great meal and want to dine out, for my money there is nothing like a great steak dinner. But, where will you find a really good steak in Grand Rapid?. There are a lot of steak house chain restaurants around, Longhorn, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, and others. But, where will you find a truly fine dining steak that will blow your socks off?
Country artist postpones sold-out concert at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A sold-out concert that was scheduled for tonight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park was postponed last-minute. Country singer Charley Crockett canceled his show that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. He announced the cancelation on his social media pages about an hour before the show started.
Why Do The Public Pools in Grand Rapids Close Early For the Season?
Summer is my favorite season of the year- because as a southern transplant to Michigan, I spent so many summer days living in the water to stay cool. We didn't have Michigan's many lakes, so we couldn't enjoy swimming in my hometown unless our public pool was open. In my experience, pools are almost all open on Memorial Day Weekend and stay open all the way through Labor Day.
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.
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.
Concerts in the Park Finale: Music That Raised Us celebrates Black female artists
The 2024 Wyoming Concerts in the Park series will conclude with the power ensemble Music That Raised Us at Lamar Park on July 30 at 6 p.m. The Grand Rapids-based group celebrates Black female artists and their impact on music history. The show began as a one-time event during Women’s...
Papa Chops Eatery serves gluten-free, delicious meals in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDs, MI - Papa Chops Eatery features comfort food favorites like house-baked pizza and burgers that you’d never know from the taste are free of gluten. “Finally, delicious, food that’s entirely gluten free,” the restaurant proudly promotes on its website. If you purchase a product or...
Art and fashion help in the fight against cancer in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — StudioCor3 on Front Avenue NW was packed on Friday night as the venue hosted the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber's Fifty Shades of Red fashion show. Along with models hitting the runway in cutting-edge fashion, there was a live DJ, vendors and artists doing live paintings.
SpartanNash Offers Discount To Shoppers After Surprise Fireworks Show In Grand Rapids
Many people in Grand Rapids were taken by surprise on Tuesday night when an unexpected fireworks display lit up the sky. Many people who couldn't see the massive fireworks display took to Facebook and Reddit asking if anyone knew what the heck was going on. As one person on Reddit...
North Iowa grocer wins national award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A local independent grocer has won a national honor. SpartanNash, a wholesale supplier of food to over 2,100 retail locations nationwide, recognized Randy’s Neighborhood Market during its 2024 Food Solutions Expo. Randy’s Neighborhood Market received the Large Market Size Performance Award for providing shoppers with “spectacular value and quality with private label products.
Big Mini Putt Club opens Michigan location
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Chicago-based mini golf bar plans to open a third location in the heart of Grand Rapids by mid-September. The bar aims to bring a unique experience to those looking to enjoy mini golf all year round. Big Mini Putt Club will have nine holes...
Free Groove dance parties part of Music Moves Us
When she’s not traveling to lead dance retreats worldwide, Heather Winia is teaching sessions across West Michigan. During the second week of August, many of her students will travel from around the world to join her for a week-long celebration of her 55th birthday. “We will have dance parties...
Thai Restaurant Expands with New Location at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
A longtime resident at Grand Rapids Downtown Market has announced it's moving from its current location and opening a new, full-service restaurant. As one of the original Market Hall Merchants, Rák Thai has been operating at the Downtown Market for the past decade. Owners Blon and Christine Hang say...
Country star Jordan Davis to perform in Grand Rapids on August 1
Quite a few new male artists are working hard to make their mark in country music, but one has managed to break through: Jordan Davis. Since releasing “Single You Up” in the middle of 2017, the Louisiana native has become a fan and radio favorite, amassing more than two billion streams worldwide.
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