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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.
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.
Ferris State Construction Management student Kyle Varady learns about project management during internship with RAM Construction
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kyle Varady’s hard hat is ready if needed, but the Rockford native is spending more time in the office this summer interning, focusing on oversight at RAM Construction’s base in Grand Rapids. Varady, a Ferris State University junior majoring in Construction Management, continues...
'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...
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 26-July 28
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Cheers to weekend fun, “Where You Live!” If you are looking for family-friendly activities, events and destinations to explore, then Maranda has you covered. Refer to her ideas of weekend happenings to experience across West Michigan from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28, below.
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.
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.
Rite Aid stores all over Washtenaw County and most of Michigan shutting down
Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. Rite Aid has closed over 500 stores nationwide since it declared bankruptcy last fall and, according to court documents, plans to close two Ann Arbor locations, as well as those in Ypsilanti, Belleville, and South Lyon.
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