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Allegiant launches seasonal nonstop flights from Grand Rapids to 3 popular destinations
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — If you're looking for a getaway, an airline flying out of Gerald R. Ford International Airport is adding three new destinations to popular locations. Allegiant Air just launched their seasonal nonstop flights from Grand Rapids to Portland, Los Angeles and New York City as part...
Chugga chugga!
First opened in 1946, Choo Choo Grill has been a Grand Rapids hidden treasure for nearly 80 years. A genuine slice of comforting old-school Americana, the Choo Choo is chock full of railroad-themed artwork and knick-knacks. You can feel the history when you walk into the place. A backlit menu board proclaims, “Best Burgers on Earth (or anywhere else).” It ain’t lyin’! The staff are on first name basis with many customers, and it has the “Cheers” feel of a home away from home where everybody knows your name.
'Precious babies' | Three lynx kits born at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo is introducing some new additions!. Three lynx kits were born on Thursday, May 23, and are now getting accustomed to their new home. The zoo said 3-year-old Becca, the kits' mother, is doing well. This was her first litter with Thor, the zoo's 11-year-old male lynx.
Free summer movie series coming to downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A free summer film series is kicking off next month at Studio Park, an entertainment, theater, residential and retail development at 123 Ionia Ave. SW in downtown Grand Rapids. Sunset Cinema, a partnership between Studio Park and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI), consists of eight...
Magnet fishermen pull stolen motorcycle, live World War Two rocket from Grand River
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On an overgrown bank of the Grand River, Xan Dulyea-Lowing tossed the city's heaviest lure (by FOX 17's unofficial estimation) into shallow water. He fished not for the living, but for the dead, collecting pieces of scrap metal and history as he dragged the weighty magnet across the muddy riverbed.
Your West Michigan music roundup for June
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – There are 14 different music festivals coming up on June weekends, including one of the longest-running music festivals in the state: The Charlotte Bluegrass Festival at the Easton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte June 20-22 with international known bluegrass stars such as Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, the Grascals, Henhouse Prowlers. You can find listings for all of them in the Michigan Music Festivals 2024 Guide at Local Spins!
Popular West Michigan breakfast restaurant opening near Tanger Outlet Mall
BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Those hungry for breakfast will have another dining option in southeast Grand Rapids this June. Anna's House announced the opening of a Byron Center restaurant on June 10. The new building is at 525 84th Street SW near the Tanger Outlet Mall. This will be...
‘Mom’s Kitchen:’ K- Rok brings all-you-can-eat Korean food to downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A “Mom’s Kitchen” sign hangs over the swinging doors to the kitchen of K-Rok Korean Barbecue & Karaoke at the Louis Campau Promenade in downtown Grand Rapids. All of the recipes at the restaurant are from Myong Holloway, who operates the mother-son...
Asking Alexandria to perform in Grand Rapids in September with special guests
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The British rock band Asking Alexandria will be making a stop in Grand Rapids this fall as part of their "All My Friends" U.S. tour. Community: 'Soap & Hope': Kalamazoo laundromat offers free laundry to tornado victims. The band will be performing at GLC Live...
Alan Jackson announces what could be his last Michigan concert ever
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - This could be Alan Jackson’s last concert ever in Michigan. The country music superstar has just announced, what he says, will be his final show in Grand Rapids on his “Last Call: One More For the Road Tour.”. Jackson will be at Van Andel...
Popular ax-throwing spot in GR gets liquor license
You can now enjoy alcoholic beverages at a popular axe throwing spot in Grand Rapids. FlannelJax, located at 601 Laske Michigan Drive got its liquor license back in April, allowing guests to enjoy beer or cocktails while taking part in the increasingly popular sport and pastime of axe throwing. For...
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