Being a certified ‘woman-owned’ business was once an asset. That math is changing
Erin LaCombe found a specialized niche for her firm, but it’s far from a safe harbor. Like many small business owners, she gained a competitive advantage by earning an official stamp of approval validating her firm’s status as woman-owned. Now, the value of such stamps — known as...
Kentwood, MI Residents: Your Future Kittens Best Friend Awaits!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near kentwood.
Safe Surrender: A Lifeline for Newborns and Their Mothers
In an effort to combat the rising issue of abandoned newborns, a service known as "Safe Haven for Newborns" is available. This service allows any newborn, within 72 hours of birth, to be dropped off at a fire station, police station, or hospital. Alternatively, a call to 911 can be made for paramedics to pick up the...
Growing veterinary clinic opens 4th West Michigan hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Lovet Pet Health Care recently announced the grand opening of its fourth West Michigan clinic at 1935 Breton Road SE in Grand Rapids. Since opening its first West Michigan hospital in April at 4290 Lake Michigan Drive NW in Standale, Lovet veterinarians have already cared for more than 2,200 pets...
Mel Trotter Ministries gathers 700 volunteers to host free Thanksgiving meal for community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This Thanksgiving, Mel Trotter Ministries prepared and served a free Thanksgiving meal, complete with 400 turkeys, to community members. Preparations for the nonprofit's annual free Thanksgiving Day Community Meal began at 5 a.m. at the DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Event organizers said 700...
Popular chicken eatery among 5 projects approved near Grand Rapids this month
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A popular fast-food chicken eatery is planning to add another location in the Grand Rapids area. The new Raising Cane’s location was among several new developments that were discussed by city planners in the area this month. Several projects went before local planning commissions...
‘A huge void:’ 700 in Kent County could lose housing services if federal funds...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Around 700 people in Kent County could lose access to temporary or long-term housing programs if a federal policy change is made permanent, according to the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness. The change could impact 70% of the Kent County’s Continuum of Care (CoC)...
Winter storm warnings issued in Michigan for weekend snow storm
Winter storm warnings have been issued in Michigan for a holiday weekend snowstorm that is expected to start Saturday. Here's the latest snow total predictions.
FD: 1 injured after fire at southeast Grand Rapids home
A man was hospitalized after a fire broke out at a home in southeast Grand Rapids early Friday morning, according to the Grand Rapids Fire Department.
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.
