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ALERT: West Michigan’s Perrigo Company Recalls Baby Formula Across 12 States
Families across the nation are still haunted by the struggles of the great baby formula shortage of 2022 caused by a contamination at a production facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Just like the pandemic era supply chain issues which affected necessities like toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and computer chips, store shelves...
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
Detroit Evening Report: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Chicago; Michigan delegates prepare for DNC and more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, stories include the Pro-Palestinian demonstrations unfolding outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Michigan delegates’ preparations for the week’s convention and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Protesters...
Gretchen Whitmer is really good at having it all
Gretchen Whitmer has been known for a lot of things in her life. She’s never lost an election, gaining national attention for fighting against anti-abortion and anti-labor policies while serving in the Legislature. As Michigan’s 49th governor, she was the subject of an assassination plot during her first term and went on to sign an […]
Customers Report Multiple Cell Outages in Allegan County, Michigan
Residents of Allegan County reported experiencing cell and data issues Monday morning. This comes just days after customers in Kalamazoo County and the greater Battle Creek area experienced similar outages. Are the two related? Here's what we know so far:. In case you were wondering: no, it's not just you!
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
Wyoming High School Golf Scoreboard: Aug. 19-23, 2024
Six events are part of Week 2 of the Wyoming High School golf season. There are two one-day events. There are four two-day events. All but a few teams made their debut last week. After this week, every team will have played at least one tournament. Hulett, Sheridan, Lander, Pinedale, Wheatland, and Sundance are the six sites to host this week.
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Is Grand Rapids Losing Another Big Retailer to Bankruptcy?
They are not going out of business totally, but this popular home improvement chain of stores just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 94 stores in 31 states, and that includes Michigan. Sadly, it also included their Grand Rapids store. They are now known as LL Flooring, but...
ALERT: Impostor City Inspector Entering Homes in Fennville, Michigan
Well, this is certainly unsettling. You can't trust anyone these days! What is a home if not a sanctuary for peace and reprieve. However, the recent events in Fennville, Michigan have residents on edge. I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person who hits the floor the...
Kids experience the magic of summer camp: Fun, friends and STEAM activities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Nothing spells summer camp like exciting outdoor activities!. Throughout the season, kids participating in The Center for Hope and Healing’s Summer Magic Camp in Fremont, White Cloud, and Newaygo played in the sunshine while making new friends, learned new skills and subjects through hands-on activities, and created memories to last a lifetime.
Check out the giant dinosaurs at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – There are some larger-than-life animals at the John Ball Zoo this summer and fall! Zoo goers are getting a fun safari experience and learning about the dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth! Dino Adventures features over 20 life-size robotic dinosaurs throughout the Zoo’s Forest Realm. We stopped by the John Ball Zoo to learn more about this incredible interactive exhibit!
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