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Michigan Drivers Are Just Figuring Out Grand Rapids Has an Abandoned Beltline Highway System
Nearly every Grand Rapids driver encounters East Beltline. It's one of the major north-south routes in the region. It carries traffic from Plainfield Avenue at the Grand River to 28th Street. So if there's an East Beltline, why are there no other Beltlines North, South or West in the Grand Rapids area? The answer is simple, there should have been, they were simply never fully built or designated as such.
Grand Rapids Mayoral election results
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When the polls close on Aug. 6, 2024, voters will narrow down a field of four candidates to two in the race for Grand Rapids mayor. Senita Lenear, Steve Owens, David LaGrand and Hailey Lynch-Bastion will all appear on the ballot for the nonpartisan position of mayor.
Grand Rapids Pickle Festival Promises a Dill-icious Time This Weekend
In the past few years, pickles really seem to be having a moment. Seems like it started with pickle pizza, and now they're everywhere - popcorn, ice cream, even pickle beer. There's just something about the sour, salty, tangy flavor, and crunch of pickles that so many people crave. Well,...
124-year-old Kent County bar is up for sale, along with a hefty bourbon collection
A pub founded in 1900 and boasting an extensive bourbon and whiskey collection is up for sale as the 17th owner in its storied history aims to move into retirement. Owner David Burns wants to turn over the keys to the “right person” who would become the 18th proprietor of the 124-year-old Alto Bar, located at 6064 Linfield Ave. SE in the village of Alto in southeastern Kent County. Burns has operated the bar for 16 years.
Avenue Apartments’ renovation creates upgrades, more units
Affordable housing is often a concern to younger people just moving into the workforce, but it also affects older adults. Now, Orion Construction, in conjunction with LINC UP, is addressing that need. The Avenue Apartments project at 1300 Madison Ave. SE is a development by LINC UP, with Orion Construction...
This Little White Building Is Grand Rapids’ Oldest Building
I frequently pass this little white law office next to a school that has a confusing name. Attempting to learn about this school has led me to two intriguing discoveries:. The Public Museum High School is actually a high school and not a museum, it is just funded by the Grand Rapids Public Museum. This identity crisis has confounded me for many years.
Michigan’s 4 Best Cities For First-Time Home Buyers 2024
If only buying a home was as simple as saying, "That's a beautiful home; I think I'll buy it." Sigh. It's not that easy. First, there's the saving, then the pre-approval, shopping, putting in an offer, the counteroffer, and inspections—the list goes on and on. Before you decide to dive headfirst into the real estate market, let's take a look at 3 cities in Michigan that, according to WalletHub, not only have homes for sale whose surroundings offer rich and fulfilling experiences but also appeared in the Top 100 American Cities For First-Time Home Buyers in 2024.
Study Finds Grand Rapids Among Best Run Cities in U.S., Top in Michigan
Grand Rapids is getting top honors for operational efficiency in the State of Michigan. Personal finance website Wallethub sought to rank the best-run cities in the U.S. They compared 148 of the most populated cities across six key categories:. Financial Stability. Education. Health. Safety. Economy. Infrastructure and Pollution. Wallethub constructed...
Changing the Face of Medicine in West Michigan
Older generations who grew up in Grand Rapids or spent their formative college years here and stayed on, remember a very different city; one characterized by a sleepy downtown, a modest number of medical facilities, and a notable absence of diversity. Today, it’s distinguished by remarkable progress that always seems to come up in conversations with visitors or newcomers: A booming dining scene, a vibrant metropolis with events and activities galore, and a sprawling medical community that attracts some of the best from around the globe.
Tires, propane tanks and electronics | North Kent Transfer Station opens to take Kent County's waste
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Waste drop-off just got safer and more efficient for Kent County residents with the opening of the North Kent Transfer Station. The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) announced Monday that the new station is now open to the public. Kent County residents and...
Grand Rapids OKs incentives for first major downtown office-to-housing conversion
A plan for Grand Rapids’ first major downtown office-to-housing conversion took a step forward Tuesday as city officials approved tax incentives, including a $15.2 million brownfield plan, for a developer’s plan to convert several floors of vacant offices into 140 apartments. CWD Real Estate Investment LLC — led...
Area communities celebrate National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 6, neighborhoods across the greater Grand Rapids Area will come alive with family-friendly festivities as the city celebrates National Night Out. This annual event, designed to foster community spirit and raise awareness of crime prevention efforts, will see Police and Fire Departments, along with city leaders, visiting numerous neighborhood gatherings throughout the evening. Residents are encouraged to illuminate their porches, lawns, and sidewalks with outside lights and step outdoors to connect with neighbors and join in the organized activities.
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