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Plane full of puppies rescued from puppy mill arrives in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Dozens of puppies are safe and going to homes in Michigan tonight thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation. Nearly 60 schnauzers and mini schnauzers were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in North Carolina. "These mothers and fathers lived in horrific conditions along with many...
Catch a free screening of ‘The Idea of You’ tonight only in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - An acclaimed contemporary love story is hitting the big screen tonight before its Amazon Prime release on Thursday. Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX, 2121 Celebration Dr. NE. is hosting a special screening of ‘The Idea of You’ at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1.
Grand Rapids Memorial Day parade moved to Saturday, May 25
To make is more convenient for the community James Meeks of the United Veterans Council of Kent County says they are changing the date, time and route for their annual Memorial Day parade in downtown Grand Rapids. “Because people have to go away on Memorial Day we are going to...
We Rock the Spectrum: Sensory-friendly gym on its way to Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As Autism Acceptance Month comes to a close, a gym that caters to children on the spectrum will soon have a location in West Michigan. The woman working to make that happen told 13 ON YOUR SIDE why a gym like this will be so helpful to so many families.
Residents and visitors voice concerns about possible permit parking program in Grand Rapids neighborhood near John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — City leaders are considering a residential parking permit program for the Southwest Neighborhood near John Ball Zoo. Under the plan, residents would pay $30 a year for a permit and could pay $2 a day for a visitor permit for a limited number of visitors.
Blake Shelton is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Coming to Soaring Eagle Casino’s outdoor venue this fall is one of country music’s greats: Blake Shelton! He’ll be in concert on September 7 at 8pm at the outdoor venue and you’ll see him perform various hits from his 20 years in the music industry. In his long career, he’s recorded 28 number one singles.
Big fish, billons of dollars: Massive aquarium being eyed in Kent County
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — John Ball Zoo has selected Kent County as the site for a potential large-scale aquarium, a project that officials say would generate an estimated $2.9 billion economic impact over a decade and draw visitors from across the U.S. The zoo made the announcement one-day before...
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