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Nonprofit breaks ground on $9.5 million HQ renovation
Paws With A Cause (PAWS) held a groundbreaking celebration on August 27 for its $9.5 million facility renovation project. The groundbreaking came after launching the public phase of the Embrace the Journey capital campaign in April 2024. Embrace the Journey is the first-ever community capital campaign for the nonprofit in nearly 45 years of operation. The renovations to its headquarters, located at 4646 Division Ave S. in Wayland, will help serve more clients with disabilities through custom-trained assistance dogs.
Paws With A Cause breaks ground on new training facility
WAYLAND, Mich. (WOOD)- Paws With A Cause is working to build a new training facility that could expand its community reach. On Tuesday, organization leaders and stakeholders broke ground on the $9.5 million upgrade. For more than 40 years, Paws has worked to custom-train assistance dogs to meet the needs...
151 Year Old Flanagan’s Building Had a Colorful Past and Ghosts!
Flanagan's has long been a mainstay bar and restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids. It is always a hot spot to go to especially on St. Patrick's Day with green beer and Irish whiskey flowing. But, did you know that Flanagan's, or rather the building, has a very rich and interesting past?
Kate Upton meets fans, signs autographs at Holland Family Fare
HOLLAND TWP. — Wednesday was a busy one at the Family Fare in Holland Township, as hundreds of people flocked to the store for a chance to meet model, actress and businesswoman Kate Upton. Upton, a Michigan native, visited the recently remodeled store at 993 Butternut Drive to meet fans and promote Vosa, an alcoholic beverage company she co-owns. ...
Samantha Jacques named new Chief Meteorologist for 13 ON YOUR SIDE
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Samantha Jacques, who has been bringing sunshine to the mornings at 13 ON YOUR SIDE for the past four years, will be the new Chief Meteorologist leading the 13 Weather Impact Team. Veteran Chief Meteorologist George Lessens is retiring after 44 years in November and will introduce Sam in her new role during the evening newscasts Thursday.
Beyond Beer: Grand Rapids’ Best Spots For Mocktails
Sometimes you need a good adult drink after a long work week. However, you need a break from alcohol or the buzz is not your vibe. While Grand Rapids is Beer City, non-alcoholic drinkers can find amazing alternatives throughout the city. Grand Rapids' Best Spots For Mocktails. Need a drink...
Truck Parade, Bridge Walk Highlight Labor Day Activities in Holland, Straits of Mackinac
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 30, 2024) – A Labor Day holiday tradition in Holland since 2006 returns on Monday. Over 70 vehicles will be setting out from the Miller Knoll parking lot in Zeeland around 9:15 AM, heading west to the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place parking lot, where there will be a reception, viewing of the big rigs, refreshments and more. Due to the ongoing rebuild of westbound Business 196, the route to downtown Holland will be altered. The vehicles will head west along Washington Avenue/Chicago Drive/Lakewood Boulevard to US-31, and then south to Chicago Drive, before going west into 8th Street and through downtown Holland.
Kitchens by Katie can transform your kitchen
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – When we think about transforming rooms in our home, one of the places that always tops the list is the kitchen! It’s a big gathering place where a lot of living, entertaining and cooking takes place. We want our kitchen to be a highly functional space, but we also want it to be beautiful!
Where Can The Mature Grand Rapids Crowd Go For A Good Time?
Grand Rapids is blessed with some pretty cool bars, restaurants and clubs to have a good time. But as we all age, our tastes change, the crowd at the bar/restaurant gets younger and younger, and you are feeling a little out of it and more uncomfortable. You are not getting...
Celebrating another great year of Park Party Recess
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- For the past 30 years, thousands of kids, educators, and families have experienced free fun for everyone at the Maranda Park Parties!. This summer, Maranda partnered with four local school districts to present Park Party Recess events to children enrolled in summer school. Check out highlights from this year’s celebrations!
Holland Bowl Mill to display new furniture items during Labor Day Tent Sale
HOLLAND — Holland Bowl Mill has a rich history of offering one-of-a-kind gifts to residents and tourists alike for over 150 years. Over the years, it's offered handcrafted wood bowls of all shapes and sizes and grew to offer cutting boards, rolling pins, utensils and plates. Recently, the business expanded even more and has turned its attention to furniture. ...
Chipotle opening new restaurant north of Grand Rapids
ROCKFORD, MI — A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to West Michigan. The Mexican-inspired fast casual chain, which has 63 locations throughout the state, is bringing a restaurant to 2887 10 Mile Rd. NE near Rockford. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
EXCLUSIVE: A Model Tasting Experience at a Great Lakes Family Fare Supermarket
It’s not every day that a supermodel and fellow Michigander walks into a local grocery store at the busy dinner hour, but that’s what happened at a Family Fare in Holland, Mich., this week. St. Joseph native Kate Upton came to town to promote Vosa Spirits, a line that she co-owns with co-founders Spencer Bailey and Michela Drago.
Made in Michigan: Local flowers, food, and wine to be featured at this award-winning dinner series
What’s happening: Michigan’s wine industry will be showcased alongside locally grown flowers and food at an award-winning dinner series in West Michigan. The 2024 Field to Vase Dinner will be held at Creekside Growers, a flower farm, market, and event space in Middleville. What it is: The Field...
The Power of Friendship: Two local women celebrate 70+ years of friendship with book launch
The friendship of Wyoming women, Marilyn Emery and Carol Jennings, began in the late 1940s as they walked to kindergarten each day. That bond has only strengthened over the past seven decades, culminating in a book written by both Emery and Jennings. Titled The Power of Friendship: Lessons Learned from...
This Grand Rapids Coffee Shop Is The Best In Michigan
Michiganders love a nice cup of coffee to start out their day. One Michigan coffee company has be recognizes as being the best in the state. If you didn't know, Michigan is home to many popular coffee brands including several located in West Michigan. Some of those well known brands...
Trees can add a lot to your landscaping
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – When we think about ways to add value to our home, there are a lot of advantages to doing something big, like planting a tree! Trees clean the air and provide shade, they improve our mental and physical health, they give us privacy and add curb appeal! But why stop at trees? You can also add statuary and other things to add big impact!
Anthony Michael Hall coming to Grand Rapids for screening of The Breakfast Club
Calling all Gen-X, Millennials, Xennials, 80s babies, and John Hughes fans! Wealthy Theater is hosting a screening of The Breakfast Club with special guest, Anthony Michael Hall!
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