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Taco & Tequila Festival back for round two
Get ready for a tantalizing blend of flavors and fun at the Second Annual Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Fest at Riverside Park. This festival, which takes place Saturday, July 27, boasts an impressive lineup of over 100 tequilas alongside delectable tacos and more (including beer, sangria and margaritas). Whether...
More Than 15 New Restaurants Have Opened in West Michigan So Far in 2024
Looking for a new restaurant to try? You're in luck! From breakfast, to seafood, to tacos, to all-you-can eat joints, more than 15 new restaurants have opened so far this year!. West Michigan continues to be awesome for foodies! Last year alone, more than 40 new local restaurants joined the...
Pet Surrenders Hit An All Time High, Michigan Animal Shelters Need Your Help
The cost of everything is rising faster than many Americans can afford to keep up with. When looking at your budget, sometimes you have to find ways to stay afloat. This unfortunately means that many pet owners are surrendering their animals to shelters as the cost of living increases. Economic...
New Indigenous beaded jewelry, fabric shop opens in Grand Rapids
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, MI - A new business offering a variety of Indigenous arts and crafts has opened on Grand Rapids’ southeast side. Bead & Powwow Supply opened at 5747 28th St. SE in Cascade Township to “re-Indigenize” the oldest trade on Turtle Island, a term for Earth or North America in many Native American and Indigenous tribes.
Animal shelter's 'dog park' damaged in storms just weeks after opening
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The Kent County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed its new outdoor addition just days after opening it due to storm damage. Two years ago, the Marie Schipper Trust donated $90,000 to the animal shelter, which was used to open a brand-new outdoor area for the shelter dogs to use. Previously, the dogs had a smaller outdoor enclosure with only cement. The new "dog park," which opened on June 17, spans a large space with trees and grass.
Meijer doubles discount on milk for SNAP participants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Meijer has doubled the milk discount it offers eligible participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Now, those eligible to participate in SNAP will receive 40 percent off of any brand or size of 1 percent or fat-free milk at Meijer. The discount will...
Postal Service Says Michigan is in Top 10 For Dog Bites
The United States Postal Service says one city in Michigan ranks in the top 10 for dogs biting mail carriers. Some Michiganders like to use dogs as protection in their homes but not all dog owners keep their animals restrained from the public. I have lived in the country for...
Get tickets to back-to-back Phish concerts in Grand Rapids
Phish plays Van Andel Arena in early August. See them two nights in a row on Tuesday the 6th and Wednesday the 7th. Find tickets on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Famed psychedelic rock band Phish is continuing their tradition of multi-night shows, stopping in Grand Rapids, Michigan for...
Win POD or As I Lay Dying Tickets The Long 4th of July Weekend
Upheaval Festival is throwing after-show parties each night on July 19 and 20 at the Intersection. You can win POD or As I Lay Dying tickets during the 4th of July weekend. The 4th installment of the Upheaval Festival at Belknap Park is rapidly approaching. July 19 has a great lineup featuring Godsmack, Killswitch Engage, Sevendust, Of Mice & Men, Saliva, Ayron Jones, Flat Black (featuring former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook), and many more. If you want Friday tickets you can purchase them right here.
Fireworks tips for pet owners this Fourth of July
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Over the next week, you and your pets will be seeing and hearing fireworks around West Michigan in celebration of the holiday. If fireworks are loud around humans, that means they are especially loud for our furry friends. Making preparations now can help keep your...
Northern Michigan is a Food Delivery Wasteland
Uber Eats and Postmates were for a long time this mythical feature that I would hear my favorite YouTubers who lived in Los Angeles talk about, until a few years ago when it finally made its way to Grand Rapids. However, it was too good to be true, because while all my friends were freaking out about this newfound blessing, I was two miles outside the delivery circle. It was crushing.
California Closets can make your home more organized
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – When it comes to our home, many of us sometimes have a lack of storage or places to put things and that can lead to clutter and disorganization! California Closets has been helping people do that for a long time! Rachael got the chance to visit one of their projects in downtown Holland, where a couple was building a new condo and had some specific needs.
Recipe: Make your own bubbles
Two young scientists from Grand Rapids shared a recipe to make bubbles at home this summer. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined. Paige and Adam Jacobson explained the science all comes down to molecules in water. “These molecules like to stick together in the cup. But this makes...
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