The Grand Rapids Pride Center offers services and programming all year, with special events...
Joe Beielcki: June is Pride Month, so I talked to Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, about the services and programming offered there, as well as a preview of this month's Pride events. So let's start with a very simple question. What is the Grand Rapids Pride Center?
Court docs: Gun found in toilet tank after deadly motel shooting
The deadly shooting at a Grand Rapids motel Saturday was captured on video and the gun was later found hidden in the suspect's ex-girlfriend's room, court records show.
Grand Rapids man wanted in carjacking investigation in Manistee County
MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) --A 32-year-old man threated a woman with a handgun in a carjacking Monday morning, that according to the Manistee County Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Felipe Millan Gomez, a 32-year-old man from Grand Rapids, in connection with the...
Meet the newcomer developers breaking into Grand Rapids’ housing market
Over the past 18 months, the city of Grand Rapids has steadily increased the amount of awards under its “emerging developer” program that offers grants, often to individuals building their first projects, for various pre-construction costs. Since January 2024, the program has invested $1.97 million in 13 projects...
10 Things You May Not Know About the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Entertaining, Educating, and Engaging Through Theatre Arts Since 1925. Walking through downtown GR, it’s almost impossible to miss the beautiful Civic Theater building beckoning visitors to come take in a show. It’s become a staple on locals’ lists of favorite things to do in Grand Rapids. Grand...
PACE Michigan to meet with lawmakers on possible healthcare cuts
LANSING, Mich. — Earlier this year, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services proposed a policy change that would raise the asset limit for Medicaid qualifications. In February, asset limits increased to over $9,000 for individuals and over $14,000 for couples. This was the first amendment to Medicaid...
County leader working to change the way Michigan handles trash
Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection for the Planet Detroit-Public News Service Collaboration. Darwin Baas surveys Kent County’s landfill from the cab of a county truck, watching the steady arrival of waste-hauling vehicles dumping drywall, sofas, home clean-outs, and bagged leftovers...
8 Massive Thrift Stores In Michigan Where You’ll Find Rare Treasures At Rock-Bottom Prices
Hunting for enormous thrift stores in Michigan with amazing deals?. These 8 gigantic secondhand shops offer incredible bargains and unexpected treasures!. 1. The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center (Kentwood) This isn’t your average thrift shop (though your grandparents would approve). The Salvation Army in...
‘Concerts in the Park’ returns to Wyoming, featuring local artists and food trucks
WYOMING, Mich. — The "Concerts in the Park" series is set to make its return this summer in Wyoming, offering families free entertainment at Lamar Park. Scheduled for almost every Tuesday from June 17 to July 29, the series will take a break during the week of the 4th of July.
Michigan proposal to tax the rich, fund schools raises questions with business groups
A group of Michigan educational and labor organizations launched a ballot initiative to let Michigan voters decide if they want to place higher taxes on wealthy Michiganders to fund public K-12 schools last week and business groups are questioning how beneficial the change would be for the state. Michigan’s 4.25%...
