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Grand Rapids cigar bar and lounge announces closure

A cigar bar and lounge is shutting its doors after more than six years in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, MI · 2d

Easy Everyday Recipes

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A Major Wendy’s Franchisee in Bankruptcy Has Already Closed 33 Restaurants, and Up to 60 More Could Follow

If your neighborhood Wendy’s recently went dark, you are not alone. One of the chain’s...

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

We Are Grand Rapids

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One Trader Joe's On 28th Street, And No Second Location Planned Through 2027

If you shop the 28th Street Trader Joes, you know the chalkboards and the .23 cent banana. Michigan's next store lands in Farmington Hills, and Grand Rapids waits past 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d

97.9 WGRD

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Michigan Students Just Gave Their Classroom Fish the Best Name Ever

Slim Shady has some competition! Students at a Michigan high school are raising a lake sturgeon named Swim Shady, and this fish has a pretty important job ahead of him

Jenison, MI · 2d

My Magic GR

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Paw & Order! Kent County Sheriff's Office Rescues Tiny, One-Eyed Kitten and She Needs a Name

She wandered into the Kent County Sheriff's Office parking lot looking for help—and walked out with a forever home! See her adorable rescue story and help deputies choose the ultimate name for this sweet little survivor.

Kent County, MI · 1d

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Shop ‘Til You Drop at the First Downtown Holland Holiday Event of the Season This Friday!

The holiday season in Downtown Holland officially kicks off this Friday, November 13, with the return of Downtown Holland’s annual Shop ‘Til You Drop late-night savings event, ushering in a season of holiday gift shopping and fun special events for the entire family. During Shop ‘Til You Drop, over 40 Downtown Holland shops will stay open late from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, offering special late-night discounts. Shoppers are encouraged to stay up late, shop the night away, and save big on their holiday gifts this Friday!

Holland, MI · 2d

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 · 1d

WOOD TV8

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Garage Bar owners acquiring 138-year-old Nick Fink’s in Comstock Park

Nick Fink's in Comstock Park is getting new owners, who are planning to refresh and rebrand the bar while honoring its history.

Comstock Park, MI · 2d

97.9 WGRD

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Miss BD's Mongolian BBQ? New Mongolian Stir-Fry Spot Opens Up in Grand Rapids

If you loved BD's Mongolian BBQ, this new Grand Rapids restaurant brings back the build-your-own stir-fry experience, complete with a massive grill, fresh sushi, and an all-you-can-eat dessert bar. Here's what to expect at the new spot.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

WOOD TV8

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Grand Rapids Art Museum reveals schedule ahead of 20th year

Ahead of its 20th year located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has announced its major exhibition schedule for 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

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One Of America's Best Botanical Gardens Is An Urban Grand Rapids Gem With Art And A Peaceful Vibe

Michigan isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of tropical getaways, but this incredible botanical garden transports visitors in the best way.

Grand Rapids, MI · 4d

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Top Five Local Albums 2026

No other story dominated the West Michigan music scene quite like the grand opening of the new Acrisure Amphitheatre in downtown Grand Rapids. From its massive 12,000-person capacity and massive $184 million price tag, its inaugural season this past summer literally reshaped the region’s concert landscape. Similarly, the size...

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Assistant principal shares Native American culture through museum exhibit

Wyoming — West Elementary students who visit the redesigned “Anishinaabek: The Original People of this Place” exhibit at Grand Rapids Public Museum will learn a lesson from their assistant principal — in holographic form. When visitors push a button, Jacob Skaggs appears as a hologram, introducing...

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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A Reimagined Culinary Experience Awaits at the 2026 Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Exciting changes are on the menu at the 2026 Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, taking place from November 20-21 at DeVos Place. A full palate of food and beverage selections will be spread out inside Exhibit Halls A & B, creating a lively epicurean setting in which attendees can sample at a casual pace.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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This West Michigan Truck Stop Diner Piles Plates High With Breakfast And Giant Cinnamon Rolls

The best diner in this corner of Michigan has no front door of its own. You reach your booth by walking through a gas station, and somehow that only makes the cinnamon roll taste like a bigger reward. And I’ve got a perfect example of why that matters. This place...

Byron Center, MI · 5d

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Aldi announces opening date for Byron Center store

The store at 84th Street SW and Clyde Park Avenue SW is scheduled to open Nov. 19, the grocery chain announced in a release. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. that day. The first 200 customers in line will get gift bags with Aldi products and a gift card, which could be worth anywhere from $5 to $100.

Byron Center, MI · 2d

97.9 WGRD

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It's Bo Time No More - Grand Rapids Only Bojangles Closes After Less Than a Year

Guests hoping for fried chicken and biscuits on Monday were met with a permanently closed sign on the door. Here is what we know so far about the sudden shutdown on 28th Street.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3d

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Michigan Farmstead Hosts Sheep Shearing Demonstration on November 21

Michigan Farmstead, Home of the Critter Barn, invites you to join us at Michigan Farmstead for our once-a-year sheep shearing. Watch as competitive shearer Timothy Wright zooms through our flock and learn all about the shearing process from 10 am to 11 am. Keep the little ones engaged with fun, hands-on sheep themed activities running from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Best of all, this family-friendly event is fully included with your standard farm admission—so mark your calendars!

Zeeland, MI · 3d

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Make it a November to Remember: Check out these events with FOX 17

Celebrate the flavors of Michigan’s Art Coast® during peak fall color season, where more than 30 restaurants and Michigan wineries come together for an unforgettable culinary experience. Set among orchards, vineyards and farmland in the heart of the state’s renowned Fruit Belt, the festival features more than 20 award-winning celebrity and local chefs, including Kristin Kish, John Manion, Elena Bessert and local favorite, Jenna Arcidiacono. Enjoy exclusive dinners, intimate riverfront tastings, hands-on cooking classes, art demonstrations, winery tours, cocktail crafting and coffee cupping. As evening falls, continue the celebration at Club Sugar with sparkling beverages, late-night bites, desserts and espresso martinis. You can purchase a one day or a complete weekend pass and explore food and wine like never before.

Michigan · 3d