Gaines Township
FOOD & DRINK
New, Authentic Mexican Restaurant FINALLY Opens in Walker
It's been a long time coming, but a new Mexican restaurant has opened up in Walker!. I first started following El Tapatio on Facebook way back in October 2023 - at that time, it seemed the plan was to open in December or January... By July, those eager to visit...
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!
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.
West Michigan assistance dog organization breaks ground on huge expansion
WAYLAND, Michigan — For 45 years, Paws With A Cause has placed custom-trained assistance dogs with people who need them. Soon, they'll finally have the facility to support that mission. Back in April, the nonprofit launched the public phase of its first-ever community capital campaign to allow the organization...
Little Girl Writes Heartwarming Letter to Kent County Animal Shelter
Well, this is the good news I needed to hear right now! It's so awesome to remember that even though sometimes everything seems terrible, there's still so much love and kindness out there in the world. The Kent County Animal Shelter does so much for our community and recently they...
Saving abused birds helped this Grand Rapids man tackle his own trauma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Stepping inside the Albatross Aviary is like being transported to a different place in the world. The hustle and bustle of the city streets are replaced with the sounds of gentle music, ample greenery and exotic residents. “Cockatoos come from Australia. We get the macaws...
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?
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...
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!
Tribute performance series honors musicians that have passed on
Asher Legacy Group, a local Grand Rapids organization, is nearing the tail end of its free, live music summer series that honors musicians who have passed away. Each week serves as a tribute to a different artist, and honors the greats in funk, soul and rhythm and blues music. Emma...
This year’s ArtPrize is just a few weeks away
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s hard to believe we’re just two and a half weeks from the start of ArtPrize! We have Catlin and Jolee in studio to tell us what we can expect from this year’s event. An event as huge as ArtPrize deserves...
Ford International Airport finalist for USA TODAY'S Best Small Airport
Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport is in the running for the best small airport by USA TODAY – an honor it won in 2023. The publication’s 10Best.com provides users with travel content for top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations around the world.
Balls famous chili dogs are back
There is a little boy walking along the Riverwalk, convinced that if you merely walk in front of a duck, it will let you pick it up. He has a red, white, and blue t-shirt on with an illustration of Sonic the Hedgehog that reads, “A chili dog a day keeps Dr. Eggman away!” For all he knows, the aphorism is correct. After all, his parents enjoyed chili dogs at Balls Softee Crème for years before he was born, and the fictional Sega Genesis supervillain never once came after them, but Balls closed it shutters for the last time on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Missing Along Main Street: The King Building
The Lowell Area Historical Museum presents a new weekly online series. Missing Along Main explores the buildings that once occupied Main Street but are no longer there. Frank T. King (1856-1934) was a Lowell businessman. He was a partner of King, Quick, King Sawmill, partner in formation of King Milling Co. and its President and a bank president. In 1905 he built a four-store front, two story building on the bridge.
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