Weekend Events to enjoy on the last weekend of July
West Michigan is host to several events that have something for everyone this weekend, including a Drive-in movie in Portage and an Art Fair in Richland.
A Unique New Scratch Kitchen Is Bringing Seasonal Comfort Food to Grand Rapids
Comfort food with a serious twist is coming to Grand Rapids. Try oxtail plantain sandwiches, blueberry BBQ turkey knuckles, and scratch-made desserts at preview pop-ups before the grand opening next month!
Mediterranean chain CAVA approved for first West Michigan restaurant
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Planning Commission on Thursday approved a special land use permit for CAVA, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, to build a restaurant with a pickup window at the Shops at Centerpoint shopping center. The proposed restaurant, the chain’s first in West Michigan, would...
What It Means When Mourning Doves Won’t Leave Your Lawn in Michigan
A few mourning doves feeding in a Michigan yard rarely attract much attention. These gentle birds are common across the state, from neighborhoods around Detroit and Grand Rapids to wooded communities in the Upper Peninsula. Most people expect them to land, search for seeds for a few minutes, and quietly disappear into
Young patient turns hospital stay into gifts for children
When 11-year-old DeLayna Dubie left Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital after surgery earlier this year, she didn’t just return home to Gaylord. She returned with a mission. The northern Michigan girl had packed a knitting loom to help calm her nerves before having her tonsils removed. During her stay, she spent time at He
$12.1M grant moves Cascade neighborhood closer to city water after contamination
Families in a Cascade neighborhood dealing with PFAS in their drinking water are one step closer to city water after the township received a $12 million state grant.
Rain and Storm Chances Return Sunday and Monday
An approaching system will bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms to West Michigan from late Sunday through early Tuesday. Some of these storms could be strong to severe.
Kent County celebrates grand opening of new dog park
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited Wahlfield Dog Park took place Friday, hosted by community leaders and park donors.
Thai Landing opens in Hudsonville, bringing Thai cuisine and community
After years of personal loss and construction setbacks, Sawalee Taylor opens Thai Landing in Hudsonville, serving authentic Thai cuisine while giving back and bringing the community together.
Wahlfield Park opens the largest public dog park in Kent County
The largest public dog park in Kent County officially opened at Wahlfield Park, giving dogs plenty of space to run and play.
