Yesterdog to provide free meals on Thanksgiving Day
Yesterdog is serving hot dogs & pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at its Wealthy Street location.
K-Pocha plots Grand Rapids return as demand grows for Korean street food
The proprietor behind the former Monsoon Vietnamese Cuisine restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids has shifted his focus to growing the K-Pocha street food concept he started two years ago. Phong Nguyen plans to open a new K-Pocha in the Grand Rapids area next year to complement existing locations in Traverse...
Michigan’s first $1.6M Girl Scout DreamLab hosts grand opening in Grand Rapids
KENT COUNTY, MI - Hundreds of Girl Scouts experienced the state’s first DreamLab on Thursday, Nov. 20, serving as a hub for creativity, exploration and sisterhood. Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore (GSMISTS) cut the ribbon on the new DreamLab at 3782 29th St. SE in Kentwood. It marks the ninth location in the...
Kent County Resident Wins $1 Million on Michigan Lottery Ticket Bought in Wyoming
A 53-year-old woman from Kent County, Michigan, won $1 million after buying a Lady Luck 777 instant game ticket. She purchased the ticket at D 28 Inc. on 5 28th Street Southwest in Wyoming during a late-night food run. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, found out about her prize after scratching the ticket at...
City of Wyoming Seeks Local Applicants for Housing Inspector Position with Benefits and Four-Day...
The City of Wyoming, located southwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hiring a Housing Inspector for its building inspections department. Nicole Hofert, Director of Community and Economic Development, leads the department. The position involves health, safety, property maintenance, building construction, and zoning...
Newly-opened bakery in downtown Grand Rapids to offer free brunch for the homeless
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A bakery that just opened in downtown Grand Rapids is giving back to the community with a free Thanksgiving brunch. Dolly’s Delights opened at 313 Division Ave. near Wealthy Street in September. On Monday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., it is offering a free brunch for the homeless. The...
Seeking Affordable Pex Expansion Tool Rental Options
A social media user recently sought advice on where to rent a Pex expansion tool, expressing reluctance to buy a new one due to the hefty $400 price tag. The user mentioned having tried Alpine, Sunbelt, and United, and was looking for suggestions on other possible rental places. The tool was needed for six fittings,...
Discovering the Best Onion Rings at One Stop Coney
In a recent social media post, a user has raved about the onion rings at One Stop Coney, a local eatery known for its fries and smashburgers. The post, which has been making rounds on the internet, claims that the onion rings currently listed in the eatery's Specials are the best the user has ever had. The user also...
Kent County’s Powerful 8-Step Plan to Cut Deer Overpopulation
Kent County, Michigan, has an overpopulation of whitetail deer. There is an eight-step program just released to reduce the deer population over the next couple of years.
Burglary at Grand Rapids Community College Learning Center
On Nov. 19, Grand Rapids Community College sent out a timely warning notice to students and staff, alerting the campus community to a burglary reported at the Grand Rapids Community College Learning Center, which is currently undergoing renovations. The burglary occurred sometime between 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 and...
