Mary Free Bed gets approval for $60M in bonds for expansion projects
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Kent County commissioners approved up to $60 million in bonds Thursday to help Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital finance several projects, including room renovations, a parking structure and a new outpatient clinic. The Kent Hospital Finance Authority, which helps nonprofit hospitals access tax-e
Pro Shine Automotive Detailing Opening New Grand Rapids Location
Owners of high-end vehicles will have a new option for auto detailing in the near future. Pro Shine Automotive Detailing is getting ready to debut a new shop in the Grand Rapids area soon. According to owner Rick Alvarez, this will be a former location that the company owned. Alvarez told What Now Detroit as the lease
From Cajun Catfish to Corned Beef, This Has Been Crowned Michigan’s Best Ramen
Looking for the ultimate bowl of ramen? Food experts selected this retro noodle joint for its incredible vibe, top-tier service, and inventive flavor combinations.
Basement fire burns through walls, void spaces of historic Mich. church
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – An investigation is underway as Grand Rapids firefighters battle an overnight fire at a church on the city’s southeast side. A fire broke out just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 107 LaGrave Avenue SE. Firefighters arrived at the...
After 12 Years, Beloved Marne Dive Bar is Shutting Down
After more than a decade of cold drinks and good times, a local favorite in Marne is calling last call.
Bakery that employs people with disabilities announces closure
A bakery in Hudsonville that employs people with disabilities is set to close.
These 2 Michigan high schools rank among best in the U.S.
The U.S. News Best High Schools ranked nearly 18,000 schools based on data from more than 27,000 public high schools.
Union HS student shows resilience, even through difficult times
Union High School junior Daisy Lopez-Salvatierra works hard, even through one of the most difficult chapters of her life.
Ford Airport will be first in America to use new self-service bag-check process
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) announced Wednesday major upgrades to its terminal following a $135 million investment, which includes a first-of-its-kind checked baggage handling system.
Church burns in downtown Grand Rapids
A roof collapsed at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in downtown Grand Rapids after fire crews spent hours trying to put the flames out.
