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New Mexican Restaurant Serving Massive 4 Pound Burrito Opens in Grand Rapids
Love Mexican food AND a challenge? A new restaurant serving up both is now open in Grand Rapids. Tacos Don Jose, located at 430 68th St. SW, opened for business at the end of June. On opening day the owners shared on social media, "Food is a powerful cornerstone in...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Allegiant announces eight new Routes
Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant Air) today announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country. The new route to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in Florida includes:. Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Nov. 14, 2024 with one-way fares as low as...
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.
Man Breaks World Record at Blueberry Eating Championship in Grand Rapids
Blueberries are one of Michigan's most beloved exports, and we eat them by the pound ourselves when they're in season. So, it makes perfect sense that the inaugural Blueberry Eating Championship was hosted in Grand Rapids on Saturday, July 13th. The eating competition was a part of the Beer 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.
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.
New Restaurant Opens Inside Grand Rapids Board Game Lounge
A Grand Rapids board game lounge is continuing to evolve!. House Rules Board Game Lounge opened in late 2020 at 404 Ionia Ave. SW., across from the downtown market. The owner had previously operated a bottle shop, Craft Beer Cellar, at the site, and decided to re-open with the new board games lounge concept.
12 Adorable Beagles Need Your Help Finding A New Home
There needs to be a study done about 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, dogs...
‘Summer with the Symphony’ brings free and ticketed concerts to West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Concerts are all the rave during the summer months, and the Grand Rapids Symphony has created a fun way for the community to savor the season with live music!. On June 11, the orchestra kicked off “Summer with the Symphony,” a series featuring nine free...
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...
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?
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.
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...
Three Easy Walking Trails To Visit In Grand Rapids
If you're anything like me, getting over the mental hurdle of going out to do something physically active can be tougher than whatever activity I'm going to do. A short, easy hike that you barely break a sweat on can seem like climbing Everest. Or, sometimes you want to just get out of the house but not push yourself all that hard.
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