Grand Rapids MI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Step inside Kids' Food Basket headquarters on Plymouth Avenue NE, and you'll see a well-oiled machine with an important mission. "Kids' Food Basket believes that healthy food is a right and not a privilege," said the organization's vice present of programming, Austin Roelofs. "Right now,...

The spot will close for good after years of service.

“It’s, on some levels, a very big deal, alright? So, there’s the business aspect, there’s the community aspect.”. Dr. Paul Isely is Associate Dean of the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. The economics professor says Steelcase being sold to Iowa-based workplace furnishings manufacturer HNI...

WYOMING, MI – A new outdoor marketplace in Kent County will soon serve as a venue for farmers and artisan markets, live music, food demonstrations, community events and more. Construction is nearing completion on the new Godwin Mercado at 301 36th St., and the city plans to host a...

I’ve lived in Grand Rapids for years, but somehow I had never heard of this gorgeous little park until my coworker Wendy mentioned it. She found it by chance near her house and quickly fell in love. And now, so have I. Tucked away off Ball Avenue NE near...

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Holland Sentinel, in 2025, is publishing regular...

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WYOMING, MI – Wyoming will replace a deteriorated bridge on a busy street in 2027. The city is in the design phase of a planned rehabilitation of the 44th Street Bridge over Buck Creek. The Wyoming City Commission approved a $52,925 contract with Scott Civil Engineering Company for design engineering services for the...

WYOMING, Mich. — As the school semester approaches in Wyoming, Vanity Salons is aiming to ease parents’ stress with a generous back-to-school giveaway. The salon is offering free backpacks filled with school supplies and providing complimentary haircuts for students preparing for the new school year. The event is...

MLK Park Pool is closed for the rest of the summer, the city of Grand Rapids says.