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Renderings show early ideas for metro Grand Rapids aquarium

New renderings show some of the ideas for what a proposed aquarium along the Grand River in Walker might look like.
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The Day Michigan Was Ravaged By Hurricane Carla In 1961

As crazy as this statement is going to sound, Michigan is pretty fortunate when it comes to severe weather. Sure, Michiganders deal with blizzards and freezing temperatures during winter, but generally, we don't have too much to worry about. A tornado here and there (except this year, which is reaching a record), and...
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Rescue teams investigate possible drowning at Holland State Park

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI — Multiple rescue teams responded to the Holland Channel and Holland State Park Monday evening for a potential water rescue. Detectives with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the channel at around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, after a witness called to say he had observed a person on...
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Nightwatch Lounge: Behind the gold door

“It’s outside on the side of the building. Look for the gold door,” said the woman behind the front desk at Courtyard by Marriott, waving me away and gesturing in the direction of an unmarked entrance on the south side of Plaza Towers, located at 201 Fulton St. W.
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The Best BBQ Restaurant in Michigan is in Grand Rapids

Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, comforting sides - there's just something about a hearty BBQ meal!. Where do you go for top-notch BBQ? Well, tons of joints in Michigan are serving up great BBQ, but one has been crowned the very best-- and it's right here in Grand Rapids!
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Authentic Brazilian steakhouse to open at Grand Rapids area mall

KENTWOOD, MI - Texas de Brazil is set to open this September in the heart of Woodland Mall, 3195 28th St. SE, Kentwood, to bring the bold flavors of Brazil to West Michigan. Guests can expect the signature rodízio-style dining experience, where servers bring various cuts of meat directly to diners’ tables.
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Rivertown Crossings JCPenney Among 6 Michigan Locations Sold

Anyone who has entered a mall since the COVID-19 pandemic will have noticed one thing: how empty they feel. In-person retailers have struggled to attract customers compared to online shopping, with malls being the most evident sign of this struggle. Taking a look at Rivertown Crossing in Grandville, the store is...
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BBB warns college students of rental scams ahead of fall semester

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. — As college students prepare to return to campus in the coming weeks, the Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning: Beware of fake rental listings targeting students seeking last-minute housing. Nakia Mills, a representative with the Michigan BBB, said scammers are preying on students who...
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GV administrators hire FBI agent as new police chief

Following a nationwide search, Grand Valley State University selected FBI veteran Daniel Lindstrom in June as the next director of public safety and chief of police. Administrators narrowed their search to three finalists in early June and hosted open forums with the candidates for community feedback. Within the...
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Saving the bees: Grand Rapids Community College opens campus apiary

Grand Rapids Community College is partnering with a local club to help boost pollinators and provide a new learning opportunity for its students.

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