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Hello, Grand Rapids: Short-term rental value; worker loses job after Trump shooting comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - In the spirit of healing, a summer getaway is desperately needed seven months into this hectic year for relaxation and adventure. Bonfires and reading on the beach and scenic hikes sound amazing. While traditional hotels have typically been my preference, in recent years family and friends have convinced us to try short-term vacation rentals for affordability, privacy, options and perks.
Major Downtown Grand Rapids Intersection Is Now Closed Until November
Is it just me or does it seem like construction barrels are popping up all across West Michigan like weeds. While we all love a new, flat, smooth roads to drive on, it's becoming more and more difficult to navigate your way around Grand Rapids. The heavily traveled intersection of...
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.
Trump to return to campaign trail with first stop in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump will return to the campaign trail exactly one week since the attempt on his life in Pennsylvania by holding a rally in Grand Rapids. The Trump Campaign announced the former president will appear at a campaign stop inside Van Andel Arena...
Rockford-area residents demand answers at townhall after PFAS found
Concerned residents came together at Rockford High School Thursday for a townhall about the recent discovery of PFAS affecting dozens of home in the Rockford area. Those residents are demanding answers.
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: July 19-21
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- There’s a lot happening this weekend in West Michigan, and Maranda’s got you covered with discovering free and affordable family-friendly activities in events. Refer to our Weekend Fun Guide below to find fun occurrences from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Marvel...
'NOBODY DOES 25' | Grand Rapids neighbors concerned as Ann Street redesign looms
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two dozen people from the Creston neighborhood lined the pews of the Providence Reformed Church on Tuesday night as officials from the City of Grand Rapids outlined a plan to reconstruct Ann Street between Plainfield and Monroe avenues in 2025. Under the plan, the city...
GRAM on the Green offers free music on Thursday nights this summer
Enjoy fantastic live music and check out all that downtown Grand Rapids has to offer during 88.1 WYCE’s concert series, GRAM on the Green. Join GRAM and 88.1 FM WYCE on Thursday nights from 6 – 8:30 p.m., for an evening filled with outdoor live music, hands-on art making, food trucks, and a cash bar.
Residents Could Get Infected By Mosquito-Borne Virus Found In Michigan
With the summer time in full effect, getting bitten by a mosquito is inevitable. However, some mosquitoes are carrying a virus that can infect people. Spread by infected mosquitos, the Jamestown Canyon virus typically occurs from April through September. As for common symptoms of the Jamestown Canyon virus, you can...
Kent County braces for pivotal role in election with Trump, Vance visit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kent County is expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election with Grand Rapids in the national spotlight this weekend. In just two days, former President Donald Trump and his newly named running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R - Ohio), will be in town.
Proposed Grand Rapids apartment development moves forward
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new, five-story apartment building with commercial retail space could be coming soon to the northeast side of Grand Rapids after city commissioners approved a rezoning ordinance on Tuesday afternoon. City commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the rezoning approval. They hope the courtyard-style apartment...
Grand Rapids Is One Step Closer To Getting A New Parking Ramp
Grand Rapids officials have approved a plan to borrow up to $30.5 million to build a 340-space parking structure for the new Acrisure Amphitheater. This multi-story parking deck is designed to serve both amphitheater event attendees and community members on non-event days. The 12,000-seat Acrisure Amphitheater is set to open...
Underground repairs close busy Grand Rapids intersection for weeks
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Major underground repairs near a busy intersection in Grand Rapids are causing significant interruptions to the flow of traffic. And, if you think you’re going to avoid construction near Fuller Avenue and Michigan Street by cutting through parking lots, you run the risk of getting a ticket.
Walker approves townhome project delayed for months by development moratorium
A townhome project that had been delayed after the city of Walker implemented a six-month moratorium on some types of residential development has taken a step forward following a vote to approve its site plans Wednesday night. Allendale-based RJM Properties received final approval from the Walker Planning Commission to construct...
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...
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