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One of Michigan’s Largest Outdoor Food Festivals Is Coming To GR This Weekend
For three days, West Michigan residents will be in a food heaven. Do you need something to do this Fourth of July weekend besides watching fireworks?. The Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is happening on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024 at Calder Plaza. For three days, the Foodie Fest will...
Another Pet Microchip Scanning Station Opens in Kent County
Unfortunately, more pets get lost around the 4th of July than any other time of year. Spooked by loud fireworks, pets take off and get separated from their families. I'm glad to see this just in time for the holiday - Kent County has added something new that will help reunite owners with lost pets!
More Than 15 New Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan So Far in 2024
Looking for a new restaurant to try? You're in luck! From breakfast, to seafood, to tacos, to all-you-can eat joints, more than 15 new restaurants have opened so far this year!. West Michigan continues to be awesome for foodies! Last year alone, more than 40 new local restaurants joined the...
Surprising BIGGBY COFFEE’s ‘Teacher of the Month’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Throughout summer, educators are busy working with students enrolled in summer school, and Maranda’s friends at BIGGBY COFFEE of West MI want to recognize their hard work and dedication to higher learning. While attending Maranda’s Park Party Recess in Cedar Springs, Heather Rawson, an...
Former John Ball Zoo Statue Finds New Home At Ice Cream Shop
An old friend that anyone who visited John Ball Zoo in the sixties and seventies would recognize has returned with a new coat of paint and a smile, ready to greet anyone who comes to visit Charley's Ice Cream and Grill. No, it isn't Zooella, back from the dead, but...
New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
Meijer celebrates its 90th anniversary
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Family-owned retailer Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 Meijer supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations, and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 team members. Amidst the Great Depression in 1934, Hendrik Meijer, a...
Free Dog Training at Grand Rapids City Parks This Summer
Heads-up pet parents! Could you use some help training your pup? A local dog training business is giving back by offering free classes in local parks this summer!. A Pleasant Dog Offering Free Dog Training in Grand Rapids. A Pleasant Dog is teaming up with the City of Grand Rapids...
Beach and Boating forecast: Fourth of July 2024
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Those looking to celebrate the holiday weekend out on the water can expect mostly cooperative conditions. Independence Day looks exceptionally nice for water recreation in West Michigan. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny conditions are in store as highs climb to the mid-70s along the lakeshore and mid-80s inland. There is a chance of a passing shower or storm, especially in the evening south of Grand Rapids. Any rain is expected to be brief.
Dollar General adding produce to Kent City location
KENT CITY, Michigan — A Dollar General location in West Michigan is getting an upgrade. The store at 480 W Muskegon Street in Kent City was recently remodeled. Now, it offers fresh produce. Their produce selection will include the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores and...
Grand Rapids Foodie Festival returns to Calder Plaza July 5-7
Foodies will eat well during Independence Day weekend during Grand Rapids Foodie Fest! From brats and hot dogs to something entirely new, let someone else do the cooking this holiday weekend. Grand Rapids Foodie Fest is a mouth-watering, family friendly experience showcasing the diversity, talent, and tasty eats that local...
Drone Photos of Meijer Gardens: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Been a while since you visited Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park? If so, maybe these photos will help spur you along to do a road trip. Voted #1 Sculpture Park in the United States in 2023. In 1986, the Horticultural Society asked Frederik Meijer if he would donate a...
A Grand Revamp For WFGR
Now focusing on Rock leaning artists from the 1970s and 80s, the station is positioning as “Timeless Hits of the 70s, 80s and More.” Core artists are noted as including Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, The Eagles, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Steely Dan, REO Speedwagon, the Steve Miller Band and Tom Petty.
Try these Fourth of July drinks this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s a holiday week and we know we’ll be getting together with family and friends and it’s the perfect time to toast our independence! Nate is back in studio with some great ideas. Instructions:. First, make the mint simple syrup: Combine...
Photos: Learn to swing dance for free on Tuesdays at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Swings, sounds and all skill levels!. Every Tuesday through October 29, Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids transforms into a swing dance party, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities to move and groove. From 7-9:30 p.m., the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society hosts...
Endangered Butterfly Bouncing Back At John Ball Zoo
(GRAND RAPIDS)-The Mitchell’s Saytr (SAY-DER), a federally endangered species of butterfly, is returning in Michigan, thanks to the collaborative efforts of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids and Michigan State University. John Ball’s Great Lakes Rare Butterfly Program, in partnership with MSU, has been successful in rearing and breeding...
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