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Inside the third annual Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival

This weekend, more than 400 tattoo artists from around world will set up shop at DeVos Place for the third annual Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival.

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Popular Michigan Mexican Chain Opening First West Michigan Restaurant

An authentic, family-owned East Michigan staple is opening its first West Michigan location soon, bringing sizzling fajitas, giant margaritas, street tacos, and over-the-top burritos.

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5 Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids, Michigan You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Grand Rapids, Michigan — a city where the Grand River carves its way through red-brick warehouses and glassy new towers, where the air is alive with the aroma of roasting coffee and the laughter of families, artists, and dreamers. Here, the streets pulse with the rhythm of craft breweries, food trucks, and the quiet pride of generations who’ve called this place home. Grand Rapids is a patchwork of neighborhoods — Heritage Hill’s historic homes, Eastown’s indie spirit, the bustling heart of downtown — each one a testament to the city’s resilience and its embrace of change.

Grand Rapids, MI · 24d

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Holiday Bar Has Been Pouring Drinks In Grand Rapids Since 1905, Older Than The Cottage Ever Was

The Cottage Bar sat on Grand Rapids' map for nearly a century, but it turns out the city's oldest watering holes weren't the polished taverns everyone thought.

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John Ball Zoo announces new CEO

Following a monthslong search, John Ball Zoo has chosen its next CEO.

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Raising Cane’s opens in Grandville: ‘A long time in the making’

Raising Cane's officially opened its restaurant in Grandville Thursday morning, marking the company's eighth location in Michigan.

Grandville, MI · 19d

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Meritage looks to sell 42 Wendy’s locations in the South

Meritage Hospitality Group is asking for the court's approval to sell 42 Wendy's restaurants, most of which are in the South, as it looks to reorganize.

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This West Michigan Farm Lets Kids Hold Baby Chicks and Bunnies

At this West Michigan farm, kids can meet hundreds of animals, get close to baby chicks and rabbits, and learn what life on a real farm looks like. Michigan Farmstead in Zeeland, formerly known as Critter Barn, is a 36-acre nonprofit educational farm just outside Holland. Goats, sheep, pigs, cows, and other barnyard animals are part of the experience, with hands-on activities that make the visit especially appealing to younger children.

Zeeland, MI · 19d

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Spend One Afternoon At This Grand Rapids Garden And You’ll Understand The Hype

A 24-foot bronze horse stands on the lawn here. It towers over visitors like it wandered in from a myth and decided to stay. That horse shares the grounds with works by Rodin, Ai Weiwei, and Louise Bourgeois. USA Today readers have named this spot the best sculpture park in America three years running.

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GR Symphony to perform ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ in Hastings

The Hastings Performing Arts Center (HPAC) and the Thornapple Arts Council are excited to announce the Grand Rapids Symphony’s presentation of Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in concert live-to-film at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at HPAC. The performance will feature a screening of...

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The List of Closed Michigan Wendy’s Keeps Growing

A Michigan company has closed 33 Wendy’s since filing for bankruptcy. Several are here at home and more shutdowns could continue into November.

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Grandville’s Raising Cane’s Opens Thursday, and Police Have a Warning

The new Raising Cane’s in Grandville opens Thursday, and police are already bracing for the rush. Here’s exactly how they want you to get in and out.

Grandville, MI · 20d

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Vee's Grill allowed to reopen after temporary closure in Zeeland

Each week, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health releases a round-up of recent safety inspections at restaurants, schools and other facilities. Adhering to proper safety practices is critical to preventing foodborne illness and promoting public health. The Sentinel publishes regular reports on “priority” violations — ones that could directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness, as well as corrective measures taken. The Sentinel also reports on “priority foundation” violations — ones that could lead to a priority violation. The health department notes “core” violations, but The Sentinel only reports on those if there’s a significant accumulation at a single eatery or the inspection noted more serious violations. All reports are available at miottawa.org/health/environmental/food-services . Allendale Middle School Outside Concessions 7161 Pleasant View Court Corrections: There are now quaternary ammonia sanitizer test strips available The spray arm of the three-compartment sink has been raised above the flood rim Biggby Coffee 4461 Eighth Ave. in Grandville Priority Foundation: A staff member washed their hands in a dump sink. To correct, they were stopped and made to use the handwashing sink. The Borough 10327 42nd Ave. in Allendale Priority: The dishwashers were producing sanitizer

Zeeland, MI · 20d

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Friends opening ‘old-school’ deli near Grand Rapids

An "old-school" deli is opening its doors next month along Alpine Avenue, with a focus on classic, high-quality ingredients.

Grand Rapids, MI · 20d

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A spooky shopping event at Myrtle Mae’s Chic Boutique

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – With Halloween less than 10 days away, you may be in need of a last-minute costume piece or Halloween party outfit. Myrtle Mae’s Chic Boutique is holding its Ladies Shopping Event. Stop by to enjoy magical deals on fall clothing and jewelry, a refreshment bar, receive a witch’s hat, and so much more.

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Amazing America: Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives features Black history

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Until about 11 years ago, Grand Rapids did not have an African American history museum. That was until George Bayard, who ran a small gallery with which he would travel, decided to change that. He would then open the Grand Rapids African American Museum &...

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