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The Detroit Free Press

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Michigan loses its only Bojangles location. What's happening

Bojangles, a "Southern chicken" chain, that opened its first Michigan location earlier this year has closed its doors. North Carolina-based Bojangles operates 850 restaurants in 20 states across the United States through the company and franchises. The only Michigan location, operated by Meritage Hospitality, closed the only restaurant in the state at 1730 28th St. in Wyoming. The restaurant is no longer listed on the Bojangles website and is shown as permanently closed in a Google search. The Bojangles opened on Feb. 3 this year. Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. , one of the nation’s largest restaurant operators, on Friday, Sept. 17, announced that it had voluntarily filed petitions for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan. Meritage, based at 45 Ottawa Ave. SW in Grand Rapids, had 314 Wendy’s, one Bojangles and five independently branded dining concepts across 15 states, according to a release about the bankruptcy filing. The Meritage website no longer lists Bojangles among its operations. “We are disappointed that our Grand Rapids restaurant has closed as a result of financial challenges facing Meritage Hospitality Group, the parent company of our franchisee, Chicken Ventures," the company said in a statement to the

Wyoming, MI · 3d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Walker plans controlled deer hunt to reduce crashes

Walker recorded 159 deer-car crashes in 2025. Now, city leaders are planning a controlled hunt to reduce collisions, with harvested venison donated to a food pantry.

Walker, MI · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

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Michigan Bargain Hunters Love Exploring This Unique Resale Shop In Allegan

A shop that sells just about anything except clothes sounds like a dare. I believe that one rule tells you everything about the fun waiting inside. Old radio cabinets share space with doors, silverware sets, and wooden signs. Antique fish set pieces sit near kitchen tools and hobby wood. Then...

Allegan, MI · 3d
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FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Morning crew celebrates the upcoming firearm deer season at Hilltop Sports

With Opening Day for the firearm season this Sunday, right now is a great time to remind yourself of the rules and regulations

Greenville, MI · 18h

97.9 WGRD

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Neighborhood Bar Tucked in Grand Rapids Condo Complex Closes After 7 Years

Known for its stacked burgers, fish and chips, courtyard patio, craft beer, and live music, this neighborhood spot quiety closed over the weekend.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

97.9 WGRD

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Miss Flanagan's Downtown Grand Rapids? It's Reopening Soon! Take a Look Inside

Flanagan's holds plenty of memories for longtime Grand Rapids regulars. It's reopening under new ownership with a new look. We got an exclusive walkthrough. See what it looks like now!

Grand Rapids, MI · 13h

WOOD TV8

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Wendy’s could acquire 163 Meritage restaurants

Wendy's could acquire 163 restaurants from Grand Rapids-based Meritage Hospitality Group, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, as part of a settlement between the two entities, court documents show.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

WOOD TV8

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Brand-new taco shop opens at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Friday marks the opening day for GR Taco Shop, a new food vendor in the Market Hall of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

hoodline.com

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Walker Studies Deer Cull Options as Crashes and Yard Damage Mount

Walker city commissioners spent Monday night looking at ways to thin the local deer herd, including a possible managed cull. The presentation came during the committee of the whole on Nov. 9, according to MLive. Jerry Byrne, managing director of the Kent County Road Commission and a representative of the Kent County Deer Management Coalition, told commissioners the problem is both on the roads and in the yards.

Walker, MI · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Fried chicken, bibimbap and more: Korean fusion spot opens in Grand Rapids

There's a new Korean fusion spot in Grand Rapids: Dak Good, which specializes in Korean fried chicken.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

WWMT

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Amazing America: Holland keeps true to its Dutch roots

HOLLAND, Mich. — We know it as the place where tulips arrive with spring, but Holland's Dutch roots go beyond its colorful flowers. The city of 36,000 people has always held a fascination for its Dutch past, with practical architecture and vintage street lamps hanging above even its busiest shopping districts.

Holland, MI · 1d

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Food lovers have until tomorrow to experience Restaurant Week GR

If you’ve been meaning to check out Restaurant Week Grand Rapids, there’s still time. The annual event continues through this week, giving diners a chance to enjoy special prix-fixe menus and exclusive dishes at participating restaurants across the Grand Rapids area. Restaurant Week highlights West Michigan’s food scene...

Grand Rapids, MI · 19h

WOOD TV8

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Veteran-run coffee shop to open new location in Grand Rapids

Veteran-owned coffee shop Has Heart is opening a second location in Grand Rapids' Boston Square neighborhood.

Grand Rapids, MI · 18h

WOOD TV8

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6 locations planned around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo as Paris Baguette enters West Michigan

South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette is entering West Michigan, with plans to open six locations — four in the Grand Rapids metro area and two around Kalamazoo — in the next few years.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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Focus West Michigan 11-12-26: Ford airport taxiway, Muskegon tourism

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport has completed a $5 taxiway extension, Muskegon County tourism is booming, the executive director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is stepping down, the Michigan Army National Guard and GVSU have established a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in Allendale. Whitmer wants...

Muskegon, MI · 1d

Fox17

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Cedar Springs Brewing Company joins Restaurant Week festivities

Restaurant Week is back in Grand Rapids from November 6 through 14, celebrating local restaurants and their diverse menus. This year, members of the public can visit restaurantweekgr.com, where they can register a digital pass to bookmark into their phone's web browser. Participants can check into participating restaurants, access their menus, and cast their votes for select categories. Participating restaurants also have tiered menu pricing options, providing additional dining options to patrons.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

MLive

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Holland Planning Commission OKs boutique hotel at historic bank building

HOLLAND, MI — Holland officials have voted unanimously to approve a site plan to convert a historic downtown bank building into a 42-room boutique hotel. The decision occurred during the Holland Planning Commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The approval paves the way for the developers to transform the historic People’s State Bank building at 36 E. 8th Street into the Vault Hotel, bringing a new lodging option and pedestrian safety upgrades to the downtown historic district.

Holland, MI · 1d

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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Many flights at Ford Airport delayed due to FAA's nationwide ground stop

Grand Rapids, MI · 12h

The Holland Sentinel

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Back 40 BBQ expands menu, plans to open food trailer

Back 40 BBQ has expanded beyond smoked pretzels, adding barbecue, smoked cream cheese dips and plans for a food trailer heading into 2027. The family-owned business — run by Ryan DeCheney, his wife Holly, and their children Kaylin and Lily — has grown since a previous feature in July. The idea formed after a friend asked DeCheney whether he'd ever smoked hard pretzels. A lifelong passion for cooking (and a smoker he'd purchased the previous year) encouraged experimentation. The result was Back 40 BBQ, which recently released a holiday cranberry orange pretzel blend, adding to existing flavors garlic parmesan, maple bourbon and white cheddar jalapeno. The business also unveiled two smoked cream cheese dips (caramel apple pie and jalapeno popper) and had a soft launch during an event by Zomburgers. “The goal has always been to serve food,” DeCheney told The Sentinel. “That's my passion." The business now has a tent to serve chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, macaroni and cheese, maple bourbon coleslaw and more. The company caters events and offers corporate gift boxes. More: Holland family turns smoked pretzel hobby into full-time business DeCheney said the next natural step is opening a food trailer, which the family hopes

Holland, MI · 4d