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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.
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
Love Tacos & Tequila? This Grand Rapids Festival Is For You
Well, there is a festival coming to Grand Rapids that you will need to snag tickets to. The second annual Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Festival is coming back this July!. Are you free on Saturday, July 27th? If not, change your plans immediately. This outdoor taco and tequila festival...
Buddy's closes Alpine location just over one year since opening
WALKER, Michigan — Buddy's Pizza has closed its Alpine Avenue NW location just over one year since it opened its doors. The closure was announced on Friday, July 5 and was effective immediately. The store first opened its doors in March 2023. The signage has already been removed as...
At Last Grand Rapids Popular Sovengard Restaurant Reopens
The Sovengard Biergarten Restaurant has finally reopened after two long years at their new location, 1232 Bridge Street, NW. They closed their doors 20 months ago and didn't move far, just up Bridge Street a bit, but to a larger and more welcoming building and in a quieter location. They had hoped to reopen long before this but there were many construction delays.
DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS | Gerald R. Ford Airport affected by technology outage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A worldwide technology outage that is affecting banks, media outlets and airlines is being felt here in West Michigan. The Gerald R. Ford Airport is experiencing delays and cancellations in both flight departures and arrivals. The airport issued a statement Friday morning regarding the outage...
Grand Rapids man set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As a child, Micah Rahn-Tiemeyer didn’t like watching episodes of “Jeopardy!” because he could never get any of the answers right. He used to think it was impossible that any normal person could have so much knowledge, and answer so many questions correctly.
Hot Dog! Grand Rapids Free Dog Swim Event Returns Next Month
Sometimes we all need a pool day - even our dogs! For the 7th year, the City of Grand Rapids is hosting a free dog swim event at a local pool. The City of Grand Rapids will be wrapping up the 2024 season with Wag 'n' Wade August 18th, starting at noon.
Michigan Sculpture Park Announces Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit
Fall the perfect time to check out beautiful gardens, and one popular Michigan sculpture park is hosting a new exhibit. Of course, you might think of summer as being a better time to visit gardens, but with fall foliage in full bloom during the autumn months, it’s really a beautiful time, too.
Free Kayaking & More At Return To The River Festival
Do you need something to do with the whole family in August?. Well, there is an event brought to you by Downtown Grand Rapids INC., that you will not want to miss. Have you heard of the Return to the River Festival?. Return To The River Festival. From August 24th...
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...
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...
12 Adorable Beagles Need Your Help Finding A New Home
There needs to be a study done about people who dislikes dogs. How could someone possibly dislike an animal that is loyal to a fault and is beyond cute? I mean, just look at this little guy, all smiles. Tell me how someone could not want to love it. Sadly,...
‘Dive Bar Wasteland Misfits’: The Wallflowers rock GR amphitheater in gritty fashion
The band led by Jakob Dylan made an impressive tour stop at Meijer Gardens on Thursday amid brilliant sunshine in front of a full house. The Local Spins review by Nicholas James Thomasma. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Wallflowers denied professional media photography requests for Thursday’s concert. This is the Local Spins...
Kids are more likely to read books they choose themselves
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Some people, both children and adults, see reading as a chore, while others find great joy inside the pages of a book. Research shows, the solution to taking the work out of reading is CHOICE. A book chosen by a child is one that is...
Catch GRAM on the Green this summer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Free summer concerts are back at the Grand Rapids Art Museum featuring a lot of well-known local, regional, and national acts. We have Liz from the museum and Chris from WYCE here to talk about GRAM on the Green!. Join GRAM and 88.1 FM...
Here Are 3 Must-Visit Dog Bars in Michigan
Have you ever heard of a dog bar? Dog café? Indoor dog park? There are so many ways to say the same thing: dogs are welcome here. Dog owners know that at times it can be difficult to balance puppy playtime with your own social life as many place do not allow dogs-- but what if you didn't have to choose between staying in with your pup and going out with your friends?
Watch: WOOD TV8 anchors compete in digital reality series
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony only one week away, WOOD TV8’s anchors are getting into the competitive spirit with their own athletic competition: the Octathlon. In a new digital series, News 8’s Brittany Flowers, Lainey Gerber, David Horak, Blake Harms, and eightWest’s...
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