Grand Rapids MI

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 publishes regular reports on...

There’s a magical land in Byron Center, Michigan, where designer labels don’t require designer budgets, and your wallet doesn’t scream in terror when you approach the checkout counter. Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids stands as a monument to the art of the deal, a shopping paradise where the...

January is School Board Recognition Month, and we have seven individuals who serve on the FHPS board. They dedicate their time, talents, insight, and guidance to making informed decisions about what is best for students. They adopt district bylaws and policy, adopt and oversee the budget, and work closely with the...

A great way to identify career opportunities and improve your job prospects in the West Michigan region is to build a strong network by getting involved in some of the many industry and business associations across the region. By networking in West Michigan, you’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, connect...

The city of Grand Rapids is considering adding an article to its noise ordinance that would prohibit the use of amplified noise outside of health care facilities.

WALKER, Michigan — Commissioner Thom Burke has announced his resignation from the Walker City Commission. Burke is leaving due to a new professional role that will take him out of Michigan, he said. Commissioner Burke was appointed to represent Ward 1 in 2021. Ward 1 encompasses the area from...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- ICCF Community Homes says its "Building with Faith" campaign has surpassed its fundraising goal of more than $12 million. IFFC says the funds will provide 100 new homes for income-restrained families to become first-time homebuyers and develop 100 affordable rental units. The housing will be...

The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Report, which drew its conclusions from the medical records of Corewell Health patients (ages 4 to 17) was released last month by the Kent County Health Department.

KENT COUNTY, MI – A 47-year-old woman made several claims on social media that a sheriff’s deputy raped her a decade ago. Police investigated the allegations by Lisa Marie Plite on three separate occasions. Each time, investigators determined it was highly improbable a sexual assault occurred. Now, Plite...

A Michigan home on HGTV’s “Ugliest House in America” stunned viewers with carpet on walls and ceiling and its unique riverside history.