Grand Rapids firefighters union secures 11% raise over next 3 years
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids union firefighters are set to receive an 11% pay bump over the next three years. The Grand Rapids City Commission approved a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday, July 29, with International Association of Firefighters Local 366, which has 230 members. The new...
From handshakes to safer streets
Grand Rapids will celebrate National Night Out 2025 on August 5 with neighborhood events focused on safety and community.
Acapulco Mexican Grill to open new Knapp’s Crossing restaurant
Mexican restaurant chain Acapulco Mexican Grill is expanding to Grand Rapids with its fifth location, which is set to open next month at Knapp’s Crossing on the East Beltline. The new 3,300-square-foot restaurant, located at 2230 E Beltline Ave. NE, will offer seating for 108 customers when it opens...
Families try to stay afloat amid rising water rates
Households in Georgetown Township are among many around West Michigan adjusting their behavior after water rate hikes in a number of communities.
Wednesday marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance
Now 50 years since his disappearance, the legend of Jimmy Hoffa still endures.
The Underrated Flea Market In Michigan That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
There’s something magical about the hunt for treasure, and in the small town of Trufant, Michigan, that magic comes alive at a sprawling flea market where one person’s castoffs become another’s prized possessions. The Trufant Flea Market isn’t just a place to shop—it’s a cultural phenomenon, a...
6 Michigan JCPenney stores among 119 sold in whopping nearly $1 billion deal
Six Michigan JCPenney stores are among 119 which have been sold to Boston private equity firm, Onyx Partners, for just under $1 billion. $947 million to be exact. Five years ago, the company filed for bankruptcy. The all-cash sale was revealed on July 25 by Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust.
Rockford’s New Yard Sale Limit Has Residents Talking
If you’ve ever driven through Rockford on a sunny Saturday and thought, Wow, there are more yard sales than Starbucks in Seattle, you’re not alone. Apparently, neither were the neighbors who took their concerns to the city. And now, after years of unlimited driveway deals, Rockford is putting a cap on how many garage...
Kindhearted Neighbor Builds Surprise Deck for Injured Army Veteran Next Door
A kindhearted Michigan man built a surprise deck for his injured veteran neighbor, creating a peaceful space for him to relax and grill outside. The post Kindhearted Neighbor Builds Surprise Deck for Injured Army Veteran Next Door appeared first on Happilynews.com .
Man who helped stop Walmart stabber: Like there was ‘a demon in him’
A Kent County man who helped stop the attacker who authorities say stabbed 11 people at Traverse City-area Walmart said looking in the man's eyes, it was clear something was wrong.
