GRCC’s Staying RootED Garden Club sow seeds to create more connected community
The Grand Rapids Community College Garden Club, Staying RootED, hosted their third event of the summer on Wednesday, July 2. Students were invited to come and paint pots in GRCC’s greenhouse, which will eventually be sold to raise money for the club. Student Anastasia Benstead shared her excitement for...
One-month intersection closure to take effect soon in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - Beginning Monday, July 7, the intersection of 48th Avenue and Port Sheldon Street will be closed for water and sanitary installation work. The Ottawa County Road Commission announced that the closure is expected to be in effect until Friday, Aug. 15. As a result, 48th Avenue...
Tanger Outlets Adds Ulta Beauty to Shopping Lineup
As someone who never misses a sale at Tanger Outlets here in Grand Rapids, I nearly squealed when I saw the news: Ulta Beauty just opened a brand new location at my favorite outlet mall!. Yep, the same place you already go to snag cute Kate Spade bags and Nike...
Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo Anticipates Pygmy Hippo Calf in Conservation Triumph
The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is abuzz with excitement over the anticipated arrival of a pygmy hippo calf. Penelope, the zoo's female pygmy hippo, and her mate Jahari are expected to welcome their first calf this August, as shared in an announcement last Friday obtained by WZZM 13. Acknowledging the significance...
West Michigan celebrates Independence Day
Friday is Independence Day, and West Michigan is celebrating in style.
Motorcyclist Found Dead In Kent County By Local Worker
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was found dead after crashing into a deer. The wreck went unnoticed until a Kent County worker found it during a routine drain check. As a long-time rider, I understand what can happen while riding a motorcycle. I live in a rural community where there's not a lot of traffic, and many folks...
Where to Find Bloody Mary Bars in Grand Rapids
What's better than a savory, tangy Bloody Mary? One you get to build yourself, stacking sauces, spices, veggies, and all the tasty garnishes you can imagine!. As a huge fan of Bloody Marys, especially the joy of crafting my own, I wanted to uncover the best Bloody Mary bar experiences Grand Rapids has to offer on...
Dangerous waves, swim risk rises on Lake Michigan this weekend
Dangerous waves and currents are forecast to develop later Saturday and into Sunday along a stretch of Lake Michigan that is packed with popular beaches. And this high swim risk is happening on a holiday weekend when temperatures on Saturday will soar to nearly 90 degrees. So if you’re headed...
EGLE issues air quality advisory for several counties along coast due to ozone levels
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for July 4 and 5 in several West Michigan counties. The advisory is due to elevated levels of ozone along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and affect Allegan, Kent, Muskegon,...
No one hurt in fire at Grand Rapids tire shop
No one was hurt when a fire broke out at a tire shop in Grand Rapids late Friday night.
