Photos From The Scary Crash That Caused Grand Rapids Ramp To Close ‘Indefinitely’
A snowy weekend and icy roads led to a dramatic scene on I-196 and a long-term ramp closure.
Beloved antique shops where thousands hunt for treasures are fighting to survive eviction
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Amid a sea of antiques, customers searched for rare treasures on Wednesday inside the hulking Sligh Furniture building, where three shops have carved out a niche among shoppers with a passion for vintage goods and collectibles. But the bustling antique row on Grand Rapids’ Southwest...
Grand Rapids’ New Members-Only Club Aims to Redefine Community and Culture
Working in marketing and media for the last 30 years, Jeff Lambert was accustomed to visiting great clubs and event venues around the world. He loved how those spaces opened the door to new people and fresh relationships, but as he looked around his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., he realized downtown didn’t have...
Police: Woman hospitalized after crash in Kentwood
A woman was hospitalized after a car crash on Tuesday morning in Kentwood, police say.
Amway Stadium contract pushes Sparta steel coater into expansion mode
Dave Cole Decorators Inc. has acquired a 118,000-square-foot former foundry in Sparta to handle work on the $175 million Amway Stadium project and meet surging demand for its steel coating services. The commercial painter and steel coating firm plans to occupy a portion of the 118,000-square-foot facility located...
43-unit townhomes proposal draws boos from west side neighborhood
More than 300 people packed a room at Faith Community Church of West Michigan on Dec. 1 as a townhomes developer presented plans that were drowned out several times by boos and vocal opposition. Adam Rogalski, an East Grand Rapids resident and relative newcomer to the housing development sector, is...
Tentative agreement would bring more pay for GRPS teachers
Grand Rapids Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the teachers' union that, if approved, would bring wage increases for two academic years.Grand Rapids Public Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the teachers' union that, if approved, would bring wage increases for two academic years.
Freezing drizzle leads to dozens of car tows in Grand Rapids
Iced roads in Grand Rapids led to over 30 cars needing towing, as freezing drizzle turned to snow. Authorities urge caution and advise staying in vehicles for safety.
Orthopedics Associates breaking ground today on outpatient surgery center
WYOMING, Mich. -- Orthopedic Associates of Michigan will break ground on a new outpatient surgery center Thursday afternoon in Wyoming. Due to the cold weather, the ceremony will take place indoors at the University of Michigan's Health-West Village campus. UM-Health said in a news release the surgery center will...
What’s With All The Cars Crashing Into Grand Rapids Stores This Year?
An odd string of crashes sent cars straight into local stores. We recap each one and what caused the chaos.
