Grand Rapids MI

Amore Trattoria Italiana hosted dozens of widows and widowers this week ahead of Valentine's Day as a part of an annual event co-sponsored by I Understand and Food Hugs called "Amore Heals." But I Understand founder Vonnie Woodrick and Food Hugs founder Chef Jenna Arcidiacono have noticed a trend over...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Years after its creation, the Auburn Hills Neighborhood has received a special honor this year. On Jan. 30, the Auburn Hills Neighborhood Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood was created in the 1960s by four Black men: Dr....

The Right Place unveils an ambitious plan for West Michigan: 4,500 jobs, $700M investment. But data centers face community pushback.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI —An economic development group serving West Michigan has launched a new strategic plan that calls for creating and retaining 4,500 jobs, paying an average wage of $30 an hour, over the next three years. The Right Place’s plan also calls for $700 million in capital investment...

CASA of Kent County is running a “phone a friend” campaign this month, looking for volunteers who want to be a consistent, trusted voice for children in the foster care system.

Once closed and falling apart, the Four Star Theater is now welcoming audiences again while restoration work continues.

Getting stuck in snow on campus can be tough, especially when there are not people around to help. Whether a car can not make it out of a parking space due to snow and ice or will not start due to extreme cold, Campus Safety can help. Snow buildup in...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – An expert in police practices said interviews with Karen Boes following her daughter Robin’s 2002 killing relied on techniques that can elicit false confessions. Investigators used accusatory techniques, lied about evidence, minimized her involvement and subjected her to hours of interrogation....

A controversial change to zoning rules in Cascade Township is now on the books.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – After nearly two years of battling the city over a water main break that flooded his home in 2024, Grand Rapids resident Larry Gibbs is feeling so numb that he’s ready to move away from the city he grew up in. Gibbs is one...