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Robin Thicke and Anthony Anderson to compete for charity on ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Survey says it’s time to play “Celebrity Family Feud!”. On Tuesday, July 23, the hit primetime game show hosted by Steve Harvey will welcome new star-studded guests to test their trivia skills and win the grand prize for their selected charities. This week...
Learn more about AI at GRCC’s AI Incubator on July 25
The AI Incubator at Grand Rapids Community College is hosting three informational sessions on July 25 in the Calkins Science Center on GRCC’s Main Campus in room 131. The staff and faculty session is scheduled for 9 a.m, followed by the general public session at noon and student session at 2 p.m.
Cornerstone Introduces New Faculty Hires in Chemistry, Psychology, Nursing and Data Analytics
Students at Cornerstone University will receive access to 21st century industry knowledge, career guidance and vocational preparation from multiple new faculty hires joining the campus learning community for the 2024-25 academic year. As dedicated followers of Jesus Christ, the new scholars add specialized training and a breadth of professional experience that will provide real-world case studies for on-campus and online students and inform hands-on learning taught from a Christian worldview. Each faculty member will mentor students in integrating the gospel in their chosen field — one of the distinguishing characteristics of Cornerstone graduates — as they join growing programs in data analytics, engineering and nursing.
Rehabilitation hospital earns top 10 national ranking
After breaking into the top 10 last year, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is ranked the 9th Best Rehabilitation Hospital in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. Rankings are based on factors including clinical outcomes, physician perception, quality of care, and patient experience. U.S. News & World...
New Entertainment Center + Restaurant, Serving Gigantic Sundae Coming to Grand Rapids
Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos or date night? A new family-friendly entertainment center is coming to Grand Rapids!. New Entertainment Center, Restaurant, Bar Coming to Woodland Mall. The company that owns Dave and Busters is opening up Main Event near Von Maur at Woodland Mall soon.
Michigan Man Set to Show Off Trivia Chops on ‘Jeopardy’
A man from West Michigan will attempt to take down a two-day champion on the iconic quiz show 'Jeopardy,' airing on Thursday, July 18. You'll see a gentleman from Grand Rapids behind a Jeopardy Lecturn tonight. Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer is a mental health crisis therapist from Grand Rapids. The 38-year-old introduced himself to the Reddit community as a Jeopardy contestant.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
Grand Rapids Downtown Market Welcomes Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine to Market Hall
Women-Led Restaurant’s Expansion Brings Distinct Indian Cuisine to Downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2024 – The Grand Rapids Downtown Market today announced Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine will open their second location inside the Market Hall later this month. Curry Leaf’s new downtown restaurant will offer a similar menu to its Kentwood location. With the addition of Curry Leaf, the Market Hall is now home to 18 indoor merchants.
After rewriting state record book, West Michigan tennis star looking forward to next chapter
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Whether it was celebrating a win or learning from a loss, being able to share those ups and downs with her teammates is what Ryan Morey valued most about high school tennis. And it was her team-oriented approach that allowed the outgoing senior at Forest...
Fewer cars are being stolen in 2024, mid-year data shows
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a surge in car thefts following the COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests that things may soon be returning to normal- mid-year data for the city of Grand Rapids shows an almost 40% decline in stolen vehicles. Over a million vehicles were stolen in 2023, equating...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Detroit and Grand Rapids Among America's Riskiest Drivers, Michigan Cities Score Low in Allstate Report
Michigan appears to hold a less-than-enviable position on the list of America's riskiest drivers with two of its cities, Detroit and Grand Rapids, ranking low according to Allstate's "America's Best Drivers Report." Detroit came in at number 85 while Grand Rapids landed at 92 out of the 100 cities surveyed. Allstate, drawing data from the telematics company Arity, based these rankings on behaviors such as hard braking, high-speed driving, and phone usage while on the road, according to MetroTimes.
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