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Elephant statue from former zoo exhibit restored at Charley's Ice Cream & Grill
From Grand Rapids to Gowen, the freshly-restored, fiberglass statue of Charley the elephant stands tall at Charley's Ice Cream and Grill, a small town spot owned by three sisters.
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...
New Murals Aim To Make Your Next Trip To Grand Rapids’ Airport More Tranquil
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is getting a makeover. On your next visit out or to the Grand Rapids airport, you may see some new eye-catching additions to the property. Have you seen the new murals coming to the airport?. Grand Rapids Airport Murals. Taking a drive at the...
Former John Ball Zoo Statue Finds New Home At Ice Cream Shop
An old friend that anyone who visited John Ball Zoo in the sixties and seventies would recognize has returned with a new coat of paint and a smile, ready to greet anyone who comes to visit Charley's Ice Cream and Grill. No, it isn't Zooella, back from the dead, but...
Meijer Rings In 90 Years of Being Family-Owned; Hank Meijer and Rick Keyes Comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - When I graduated amid the Great Recession, my worldview quickly shrank from endless possibilities to an understanding of the privilege of secure work. I can’t imagine the strength it took Hendrik Meijer to open a grocery store with his family in 1934 during the depths of the Great Depression, making the 90th anniversary the still family-owned retailer is now celebrating that much more wondrous.
Michigan’s Best Hidden Gem Camping Spot is 700 Miles From Grand Rapids
Michigan is known for our incredible wilderness and camping opprotunities, no matter where you live in the mitten state. While you don't have to travel far to enjoy the great outdoors, one of Michigan's most remote and beautiful camping spots is quite a trip away from West Michigan. So if...
Bobbie Sue’s Roadhouse Restaurant Taking Shape in Lowell
The community will be welcoming a new place to dine sometime in the next few months. A new eatery is developing out of the building that used to be The Golden Dragon restaurant and was La Te Da’s before that. John and Bobbie Sue Heim are the new owners...
Free Dog Training at Grand Rapids City Parks This Summer
Heads-up pet parents! Could you use some help training your pup? A local dog training business is giving back by offering free classes in local parks this summer!. A Pleasant Dog Offering Free Dog Training in Grand Rapids. A Pleasant Dog is teaming up with the City of Grand Rapids...
Dollar General adding produce to Kent City location
KENT CITY, Michigan — A Dollar General location in West Michigan is getting an upgrade. The store at 480 W Muskegon Street in Kent City was recently remodeled. Now, it offers fresh produce. Their produce selection will include the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores and...
Turtles, Trails & Free Hands-On Nature Activities at Calvin Nature Preserve
Short Hikes & Fun Activities at Calvin’s Preserve. If you’re looking for a fun and educational outdoor excursion with your kids in Grand Rapids, the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens should be on your list. This 100-acre preserve, created in 1985, is a hidden gem where families...
Surprising BIGGBY COFFEE’s ‘Teacher of the Month’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Throughout summer, educators are busy working with students enrolled in summer school, and Maranda’s friends at BIGGBY COFFEE of West MI want to recognize their hard work and dedication to higher learning. While attending Maranda’s Park Party Recess in Cedar Springs, Heather Rawson, an...
Photos: Learn to swing dance for free on Tuesdays at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Swings, sounds and all skill levels!. Every Tuesday through October 29, Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids transforms into a swing dance party, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities to move and groove. From 7-9:30 p.m., the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society hosts...
Endangered Butterfly Bouncing Back At John Ball Zoo
(GRAND RAPIDS)-The Mitchell’s Saytr (SAY-DER), a federally endangered species of butterfly, is returning in Michigan, thanks to the collaborative efforts of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids and Michigan State University. John Ball’s Great Lakes Rare Butterfly Program, in partnership with MSU, has been successful in rearing and breeding...
My Morning Jacket amps up capacity Meijer Gardens crowd in raucous amphitheater debut
The eardrum-shattering, face-melting evening of psychedelic, Southern/alt rock by the Kentucky-born quintet was led by charismatic frontman and vocal powerhouse Jim James. Review, photos. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY, SET LIST. Grand Rapids finally got to join in “One Big Holiday” when My Morning Jacket hit the city Monday evening...
Try these Fourth of July drinks this week
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s a holiday week and we know we’ll be getting together with family and friends and it’s the perfect time to toast our independence! Nate is back in studio with some great ideas. Instructions:. First, make the mint simple syrup: Combine...
Dress to Progress: ‘Couture for a Cure’ Returns for 19th Year of Fashion and Philanthropy
Get ready for an evening of fashion, splendor and philanthropy as Van Andel Institute’s Couture for a Cure returns for its 19th year on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Join co-hosts Carol Van Andel and Rebecca Wierda for an unforgettable evening in support of VAI’s mission to improve human health. You’ll see the newest trends from the luxury specialists at Leigh’s, and get an exclusive look at the Holiday/Resort 2025 collection from this year’s featured designer, A.L.C.
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