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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,...
Jolly Pumpkin in Grand Rapids closes, but two new concepts planned there
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Grand Rapids tap room and restaurant on Bridge Street NW, but a new concept focused on fast-casual Mediterranean food is expected to open there next month. And later, possibly as early as September, a bar called Mash specializing in bourbon,...
Allegiant adds new non-stop destination out of Grand Rapids
Allegiant Travel announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities across the United States this week, including two from Michigan. The routes launch in November but are open to booking now. The new route from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is to West Palm Beach, Florida...
Start Garden announces its top 100 finalists
Start Garden has chosen its 100 finalists, who will each automatically receive $1,000 and be entered to compete for more than $500,000 in cash at its big event in September at Calder Plaza. In a news release, Start Garden says after days of viewing video pitch submissions, judges came to...
The Fiesta Celebration of Latin Culture Along Lakeshore Continues
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2024) – What began six decades ago as just a local celebration of a Mexican holiday has grown to much, much more. The week-long Fiesta festivities continue on Friday night with a two-hour concert in the Kollen Park bandshell at 6:30 PM, followed by a day-long celebration of Latin culture on Saturday at the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, starting at 11:30 AM, and a Sunday Car Show at the 8th Street Marketplace parking lots. These events follow a Monday film, a Tuesday symposium, a Wednesday Holland Farmers Market kids activities, and street performers along 8th Street downtown on Thursday.
Washington Avenue businesses vandalized
Jul. 18—A string of businesses along Washington Avenue were vandalized Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Grand Haven Department of Public Safety is investigating the vandalism, but police have no leads or suspects at this point. kAm%96 r=@E96D {@7E 2E "b (2D9:?8E@? pG6] H2D =67E H:E9 2 3C@ 'F] %9FCD52J] }@ :?G6?E@CJ E967E H2D C6A@CE65 2E 6:E96C =@42E:@?]k^Am kAm%96 G2?52=D 2=D@ 5:5 52>286 ...
Grand Rapids investment firm acquires Texas injection molder
Grand Rapids investment firm Blackford Capital has acquired a west Texas injection molder. The $16 million all-cash deal for Lubbock-based Industrial Molding Corp. was the first add-on acquisition for Blackford Capital’s Davalor Mold Corp., which is based in Chesterfield in Macomb County. Blackford Capital acquired Davalor in 2016. The...
West Michigan lawmaker calls for Secret Service Director to resign following Trump assassination attempt
MICHIGAN, USA — Preparations are underway for former President Donald Trump's visit to West Michigan on Saturday. The Grand Rapids campaign event comes exactly one week after the failed assassination attempt. And after the ordeal in Pennsylvania, criticism has plagued the Secret Service. A West Michigan lawmaker is demanding...
GR Chamber offers leadership programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Leadership is more than being a boss. It’s about making a difference. The leadership programs at the Grand Rapids Chamber are designed to help business professionals. Rodney and Rick are in studio to tell us about some of their programs. Their Leadership Programs...
Trump holding first rally after assassination attempt with his new running mate, Vance, by his side
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — (AP) — Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally one week after he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate. The joint rally with Ohio Sen. JD Vance is the pair's first since...
Western Michigan Issues Hazardous Beach Warning Amid 5-Foot Waves
Grand Rapids, MI – A hazardous beach warning is in effect for western Michigan, with the National Weather Service predicting waves between 2 to 5 feet. Beachgoers are urged to exercise caution as high rip currents and structural currents are expected. According to the National Weather Service, the warning,...
Nursery Fights Invasives At Laketown Township Park & Audit Shows Laketown In Strong Financial Health
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) – Jeff Busscher walked the trail along the west side of the Big Pond at Farview Park in Laketown Township on Wednesday, July 17. He stopped to point at a small sprout – invasive autumn olive. That’s the problem, he said.
Lake Michigan city expands its outdoor drinking district
SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- You can now sit at a city park and enjoy an alcoholic beverage in one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations near the shores of Lake Michigan. The South Haven City Council voted this month to amend its social district boundaries, based on a recommendation from the Downtown Development Authority.
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