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Black Violin: Feeling ‘like a kid again’ as the duo girds for Grand Rapids tour stop
The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste. As a groundbreaking duo, Black Violin has attracted attention from lots of different quarters, sparking collaborations with stars such as Alicia Keys, Tom Petty, Kanye West and Aerosmith.
Longtime Wyoming Sports Bar Closing, Property Being Integrated into Housing Development
After more than 20 years in business, a local restaurant and bar is closing as Wyoming's "city center" project progresses. Restauranteurs Frank and Wanda Vitale have operated Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza and Grill in Wyoming for more than 20 years. The pair announced this week they are ready to semi-retire.
Fifty Shades of Red Charity Fashion show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
It's a fashion show for a good cause. This Saturday's Fifty Shades of Red Charity Fashion show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Brandon Diller, President with the Grand Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce, discusses this show featuring an array of stunning collections. Diller shares his why for participating. Shelley...
Group backed by prominent developer urges ‘No’ vote on hotel tax hike
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A conservative political fund bankrolled by a West Michigan apartment developer is campaigning against the Aug. 6 ballot proposal to raise Kent County’s hotel tax to fund projects such as Acrisure Amphitheater and a professional soccer stadium. TGIF Victory Fund, a political action committee...
‘The Sand Docks’ waterfront housing, retail plan approved by Muskegon city council
MUSKEGON, MI - A waterfront community complete with a variety of residential and commercial properties is slated for the shores of Muskegon Lake. Following approval by the Muskegon City Commission on Tuesday night, The Sand Docks on Muskegon Lake is another step closer to breaking ground on development. If you...
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
'The Clothes They Wore' | New campaign aims to address misconceptions around childhood drownings
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As many families are spending a lot of time on West Michigan area lakes and pools, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is working to highlight misconceptions surrounding drownings. The organization has released a campaign called "The Clothes They Wore" as a way to highlight...
Marathon swimmer making another attempt to cross Lake Michigan
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WJRT) - A marathon swimmer from Michigan is trying to conquer a nearly 83-mile swim across Lake Michigan next month. Jim Dreyer plans to try swimming from McKinley Beach in Milwaukee to City Beach in Grand Haven beginning Aug. 6. He will try the three-day trip solo with no guide boat alongside.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
In Focus: The Crane Wives Flock to Albany
The Crane Wives, a four-piece indie band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, took the stage at Lark Hall in Albany, for a sold-out show that resonated with energy, uniqueness and charm. Opening for The Crane wives was American performer, composer and guitarist, Yasmin Williams from Virginia. Founded in 2010, the...
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