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Drone video shows riverfront amphitheater construction site with Grand Rapids skyline
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A ceremonial groundbreaking was recently held for the Acrisure Amphitheater, the 12,000-capacity riverfront venue that is expected to open by spring 2026. The amphitheater will be located at 201 Market Ave. SW. The venue is designed to draw national acts to Grand Rapids and spark a larger revitalization along the Grand River south of downtown.
Grand Rapids no longer top 20 best place to live in America, U.S. News ranking says
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids has slipped out of the top best 20 places to live in the U.S., according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Grand Rapids remains the second-best place to live in Michigan, but the latest national rankings place it at the 45th best city in America to live in.
Ottawa County sales prices slightly down in February
OTTAWA COUNTY — Newly released data from Realtor.com shows potential buyers and sellers in Ottawa County saw homes sell for less in February than the previous month's median sales price of $339,000. The median home sold for $335,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the...
Grand Rapids leaders face calls to drop charges after pro-Palestinian protesters arrested
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – More than two dozen people Tuesday called on Grand Rapids city leaders to drop charges faced by four pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at a rally last week. “We are urging Mayor (Rosalynn) Bliss, the chief of police and the city prosecutor to drop the charges on...
Are These The Unspoken Rules of Grand Rapids?
Every city has its own thing. In Chicago, everyone knows the Bean is the most overrated tourist attraction known to man. In LA, you know to avoid taking the I-405 unless you absolutely have to. Same idea with NYC; only the bravest (or most foolish) among you casually go to Times Square, and you don't dare try driving around there.
These Are The Bands Most Wanted At The Acrisure Amphitheater
Earlier this week, Grand Action 2.0 broke ground on the highly anticipated new Acrisure Amphitheater 12,000-seat venue that will feature lawn seating, an upper and lower concourse, a terrace, a VIP pavilion and will feature "ample green space" so the amphitheater can be used for formal and informal gatherings year round. It is expected to take about 2 years to complete.
Do You Remember The Weird Michigan Wax Museum?
You have probably heard of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. With the wax figures of most celebrities, it is the world's greatest wax museum. However, did you know about the wax museum that displayed the weirdest wax figures of stories and legends from Michigan?. Well, let me introduce you to the...
Grand Rapids Construction Updates for Memorial Day Weekend: What You Need to Know
As Memorial Day Weekend arrives, travelers in and around Grand Rapids need to be aware of ongoing construction projects that may impact their plans. Good news for Grand Rapids commuters: the weeks-long closure of US-131 southbound is finally over. Initially closed at Burton Street and then Hall Street, the freeway is now open. The northbound side, previously closed at 28th Street, reopened several weeks ago.
Thousands without power after severe thunderstorms roll through West Michigan
MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — Thousands are without power in West Michigan following severe weather. Thunderstorms rolled through the area Monday, leaving over 19,000 people without power, according to Consumers Energy and Great Lakes Energy's outage maps. The majority of the outages were north of Grand Rapids, following US-131 north...
Bed Bug Nightmare: 3 Michigan Cities Ranked Most Infested In U.S.
As travel plans ramp up for residents across Michigan, many will choose to stay in a hotel or Airbnb. But some places may have you checking more frequently for one pesky pest than others. Some cities you may be traveling to in Michigan and the U.S. could be crawling with bed bugs.
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