Public outcry continues over Microsoft’s proposed Kent County data center
KENT COUNTY — The Lowell Township Board did not intend to discuss the controversial $1 billion Microsoft data center project on Monday, but hundreds of residents wouldn’t stay silent on the subject. The board hosted its first meeting of the new year on Monday, Jan. 26, in the...
Lindsey Stirling to electrify Acrisure Amphitheater this summer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — This summer, award-winning dancer, musician and aerialist Lindsey Stirling will be taking over the Acrisure Amphitheater stage for her Duality Untamed tour. Stirling is known for her dynamic, undefinable music genre. She combines elements of classical music with electronica and pop, all while...
Zac Brown Band Kicks Off Love & Fear Tour in Grand Rapids
Fresh off a history-making Sphere run in Las Vegas, Zac Brown Band will kick off their Love & Fear tour in Grand Rapids this July at Van Andel Arena.
Yes, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire really are going on tour together
It’s two living legends on one stage. Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire have just announced they are going on a North American summer tour together. The 26-city tour kicks off on June 24 in St. Paul, MN and wraps up on August 14 in Austin, TX. Locally, the concert tour comes to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on...
West Michigan school closings for Tuesday, Jan. 27
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Multiple school districts in West Michigan have closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, as another round of snow and strong winds have left roads snow-covered and limited visibility. “The morning commute is significantly impacted by snow and blowing snow, especially for Kent, Allegan and Barry counties,”...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS | Dozens of West Michigan schools closed Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dozens of schools have announced closures Tuesday as a widespread system dumps several inches of snow across West Michigan. Snowfall began Monday evening and will continue into Tuesday evening. Blowing snow has caused low visibility on many roads, and snow has piled up on back roads. The...
Affordable townhomes take a step forward at Boston Square Development
Grand Rapids has advanced plans for up to 25 townhomes in what would be the first for-sale housing component of the mixed-use, multi-phase Boston Square Together project on the city’s south side. The Grand Rapids City Planning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 22 to advance Amplify GR and Habitat...
From student to teacher: Goodwillie alum comes full circle
Forest Hills — When Forest Hills alum Isabelle Gray attended Goodwillie Environmental School in fifth and sixth grade, the experience deepened her understanding of the environment and sparked a passion for the outdoors. When she returned last fall for a semester as a student teacher, it taught her how...
Delays, cancellations. How storm is affecting Michigan flights
More than 200 Michigan flights by were delayed at Detroit Metro Airport on Monday, Jan. 26, according to flight tracking website FlightAware as the nation continues to dig itself out of a snowstorm that dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow over most of the country over the weekend. On Sunday, Jan. 25, there were...
Kent County health services expand with $200,000 grant to Health Net of West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A nonprofit focused on helping Kent County residents connect with healthcare, housing and social services has opened an office at a community hub in Grand Rapids’ Boston Square neighborhood. Health Net of West Michigan opened its new space in October at HUB 07, 1534...
