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The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
Take a Look at Downtown Grand Rapids Then and Now
I've written about downtown Grand Rapids rebirth many times, looking back through the lens of many historical photos. It is always amazing to look back at where we were then, and where we are now. One of the earliest photos I can find through Grand City Archives is from 1865,...
Uncovering The Truth: M6 Henry Freeway Woes In Kent County Revealed
One of the big nightmare roads in Michigan is right here in Kent County. Welcome to a rollercoaster road trip across Kent County on the M-6 Henry Freeway. The M-6 has been a God send for drivers crossing Kent County into Ottawa County and back, not having to drive through downtown Grand Rapids and clogging up the roads.
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours Saturday in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination Thursday...
Large crowds line up ahead of Donald Trump campaign rally in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — People lined up hours, or even days, early at the Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids for a chance to see Former President Donald J. Trump and his new running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. “We’ll be waiting for hours so we packed our...
Whitmer endorses Harris for president after Biden drops campaign bid
(FOX 2) - Michigan's governor has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president following the dramatic turnaround in the race for the Democratic Party nomination. In a post on X, she released a statement that she was endorsing Harris alongside other Midwestern governors from Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. "Today, I...
Take your dog for a dip in the pool at this free Grand Rapids event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Dogs have a chance to cool off in the pool during the city of Grand Rapids’ annual Wag ‘n’ Wade event. The dog swim event will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18 from noon to 4:45 p.m. at Richmond Park Pool, located at 1101 Richmond St. NW, the city said in a release. Small dogs that weigh less than 35 pounds can swim from noon to 1 p.m. and large dogs that weigh more than 35 pounds can swim from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet Senita Lenear, candidate for Grand Rapids mayor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Senita Lenear has served as both a member of the local school board and as a city commissioner in Grand Rapids. Her full campaign information can be found on her website. FOX 17 sat down with Lenear several weeks ago to discuss her candidacy for...
Sandy Pensler drops out of 2024 race for US Senate
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan Republican candidate Sandy Pensler has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate. Pensler made the announcement at Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Grand Rapids Saturday evening. Pensler endorsed Republican candidate Mike Rogers while on stage. Pensler was...
Recent high school graduates are eligible for free tuition this fall
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced tuition free in-county community college for 2023 high school graduates in an effort to help reach Michigan’s goal of 60% of the adult population having a college degree or skills certificate by 2030. Grand Rapids Community College President Charles Lepper believes that this is...
States With The Most Breweries? Michigan Doesn’t Even Crack the Top 5
If we're not Beer City USA anymore then-- who are we?. Since first winning the prestigious title from the annual USA Today 10Best reader poll in 2012 the city of Grand Rapids, MI has been considered Mecca for beer lovers. According to Experience Grand Rapids,. beer tourism now accounts for...
Public Notices 2024/25 Budget Public Hearing and Title VI Policy
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 Budget on September 5, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kent County Commission Chambers, 300 Monroe, Grand Rapids, MI. A copy of this budget will be available after August 15, 2024 for public inspection at 678 Front Ave. NW, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, Michigan from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at gvmc.org.
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