Dave’s Hot Chicken plans 2 locations in metro Grand Rapids
Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding to West Michigan, with two locations — one in Grand Rapids and one in Grandville — slated to open within the next year.
New restaurant ‘brings Thai culture’ to Hudsonville area
A West Michigan resident who grew up in Thailand has opened a new restaurant near Hudsonville, serving up a wide range of Thai and Asian fusion dishes.
Last Mile Cafe closes Hall Street location, citing ‘financial gaps’
Last Mile Cafe is closing its original location in Grand Rapids.
Assault suspect arrested after standoff, GRPD says
A suspect was taken into custody after a standoff that began after police say he assaulted four men in a home in Grand Rapids.
Elderly driver hospitalized, south US-131 in Grand Rapids backed up after crash
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An elderly pickup truck driver is in the hospital after he crashed into the back of a broken down semi truck on south US-131 Thursday morning. Local | What a psychologist wants you to know about the Grand Haven family murder-suicide. Driving a pickup truck...
New Kentwood detours frustrate neighbors amid ongoing construction
A new closure on Breton Road has added another layer of disruption for Kentwood neighbors already adjusting to weeks of construction at 36th Street and Shaffer Avenue.
East Grand Rapids restaurant under fire after viral TikTok video
A confrontation between customers and staff at Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen in East Grand Rapids has sparked debate after a video of the incident was viewed more than a million times on TikTok.
Kent County Youth Fair returns for its 91st year
LOWELL, Mich. — The 91st annual Kent County Youth Fair officially kicks off on Saturday and runs through Aug. 8 in Lowell. More than 950 young people will participate in the fair, showcasing livestock including horses, cattle, sheep and chickens, along with performing arts and still exhibits. Some participants have bee
#RG20LookBack: A fresh food facelift…timely revisited
Back in June 2013, I wrote the story, “A Fresh Food Facelift,” that within 30 miles of downtown Grand Rapids, you could find more than 50 farmers’ markets and fruit stands connecting West Michiganders to fresh, locally grown food. Thirteen summers later and after a stretch of...
Steketee’s for Sale: historic downtown building lists for $21 million
Built in 1916, the eight-story Steketee’s Building at 86 Monroe Center NW is listed for sale at $21.7 million dollars. The former department store is owned by investment group, Monroe Center JV LLC, purchased in 2003 for $2.4 million. The listing notes the building is over 104,000 square feet...

















