Bakery run by formerly unhoused women expands hours, menu and delivery options
The next cupcake you buy could help support women transitioning from homelessness. Open Door Bakery on South Division Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Grand Rapids is operated entirely by women who came into the emergency shelter then got involved in Degage Ministries’ workforce development program run by Manager...
Demolition underway to make way for mixed-use building in Grand Rapids Eastown
Crews began demolishing three buildings in Grand Rapids Monday to make way for a mixed-use project that will bring more housing and retail spots to the city's Eastown.
Grand Rapids festival celebrates art, music and the Grand River
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Visitors to 555 Monroe and the Sixth Street Bridge in downtown Grand Rapids can attend the fourth annual Return to the River arts and music festival this weekend for free. “The crowd at this festival is really a beautiful, diverse crowd of Grand Rapidians...
One woman dead after her car rolled over a median into oncoming traffic
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — A 36-year-old woman died after her car rolled over a median into oncoming traffic. Local: Two teenagers died after an early morning fiery crash, speeding may have been a factor. While driving south on Alpine Avenue near 8 Mile Road Sunday around 9:26 p.m., a...
Popular sandwich shop opens new location in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Toasted Pickle, a sandwich shop with location in Grand Haven and Rockford that provides “distinct twists” on classic recipes, has opened a new location in Grand Rapids. The eatery launched its “soft opening” at 820 Michigan St. NE, just east of the...
See photos as Grandville schools welcome students on first day of school
Grandville resident Malinda Krueger hugs daughter Aubrey Montgomery, 8, as she says goodbye while third grade teacher Audra Bandstra welcomes students to her classroom on the first day at Century Park Learning Center in Grandville on Monday, August 18, 2025.Get Photo.
Grand Rapids couple competing for title of “America’s Favorite Couple”
Hosted by Colossal, "America's Favorite Couple" is a national competition that raises money for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana. Competition winners will make an appearance in Variety magazine and win $20,000. A Grand Rapids couple, Erin and Mackenzie Brefka, have now advanced to the quarterfinals,...
Michigan’s Hidden Tunnels Reveal A Fascinating Underground History
Underneath our feet, there's a hidden world of tunnels in Michigan just waiting to be talked about. Let’s dig into these local secrets. From Kalamazoo to Detroit, there is a surprising number of hidden tunnel systems throughout Michigan. Disclaimer: We do not recommend exploring abandoned areas as they could...
36-year-old woman killed after car overturns, hits another vehicle on Alpine Avenue
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A 36-year-old woman was killed Sunday night when her vehicle overturned and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The crash happened on Alpine Avenue near 8 Mile Road around 9:30 p.m. The woman had been driving southbound when her car crossed the median, overturned and was hit by a northbound...
This is the Richest Small Town in Michigan. Where is it?
Median personal income, home value and level of education, all play a roll in determining a towns value. Is it a rich community, middle of the pack or lower income area. We have discussed the low income areas in Michigan and the safest to most dangerous cities. But, where do the really rich live?
