Fifth inmate from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died
Another inmate from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died.
Culver’s could replace vacant Denny’s near I-96 in Grand Rapids
A new Culver's could be coming to Grand Rapids! The former Denny's near I-96 and Plainfield Ave may get a major makeover. Would you welcome this change? Tell us below!
Fried Chicken and Seafood Joint in Northeast Grand Rapids Shuts Down After One Year
A Northeast Grand Rapids fried chicken and seafood spot has officially closed its doors after just over a year in business. The silver lining, though? Another restaurant is already lined up to take its place.
Win tickets to see the Michigan Snowbirds
This week, you’ll have an opportunity to go see the West Michigan Whitecaps this weekend for their first annual ‘Michigan Snowbirds’ game!. The West Michigan Whitecaps will change their team name and logo for one night on Saturday, August 1. According to the team’s press release, the...
Grand Rapids area students call for a future with cleaner air
On Monday, Grand Rapids area students gathered with environmental leaders at Martin Luther King Park to call on city, state and federal officials to invest in a future with clean, breathable air.
Brent crude drops 7% this week, but Michigan drivers may see limited relief at...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Brent crude oil prices dropped about 7% to start this week, but drivers across the U.S. have seen a much smaller benefit at the pump — only about a 2% average decrease in gas prices, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said...
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue name change debate divides Grand Rapids neighborhood
A petition to rename Cesar E. Chavez Avenue back to Grandville Avenue has sparked debate in Grand Rapids, with some residents pushing for the change and others urging the city to preserve his legacy.
5 Brewery Towns Where the Beer Scene Outshines the Skyline
There are places you visit for the architecture, the coastline, or the museums. Then there are places where the first thing locals want to show you is a taproom. These towns have built their reputations not on landmarks but on fermentation tanks, hop bills, and the quiet pride that comes from pouring something truly ex
Staff weighs in on plans for ‘the school of our dreams’
Kentwood — As she examined design renderings for future classrooms at the new Valleywood Middle School, Teri Conklin said she loved the incorporation of new technology and large windows. “Oh my gosh, I can’t wait! I’ve never had a brand new classroom before,” said Conklin, a sixth- and seventh-grade...
Retired superintendent hired as education strategist
Grandville — Roger Bearup’s retirement has proven to be short-lived. The former Grandville Public Schools superintendent, who retired from the district June 30, is joining architecture, engineering and branding firm GMB as an educational planner and strategist, the company has announced. In his new role, Bearup will wo
