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10 most expensive homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, April 15-21
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Grand Rapids area in the past week. In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $617,594. The average price per square foot was $299.
Woman captures video of tire rolling down US-131
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thursday afternoon Molly Martinez and her boyfriend were driving down US-131 in Grand Rapids when they noticed a tire come loose from a truck in front of them. "We saw the truck that was in front of us with a trailer, they got off on...
Grand Rapids Braces for Months-Long US-131 Ramp Closure for $6M Bridge Improvements
Commuters in Grand Rapids are bracing for a new round of construction as officials announce the shutdown of a major traffic ramp. Starting Monday, April 29, the two-lane ramp from northbound US-131 to I-96 and Alpine Avenue (M-37) will be out of commission until mid-October, as reported by FOX 17. Motorists will have to take a detour via the West River Drive exit to get back on southbound US-131 to reach I-96.
Cops Kill People: Community Demands Answers After Black Michigan Man Fatally Hit By Police Car
There’s a disturbing trend happening across the country right now and we don’t like it one bit. Over the past two years, BOSSIP has routinely reported on Black people who were either killed or seriously injured after being run over by police cars. It’s like beating us, shooting us, and choking us to death wasn’t brutal enough. Here’s another one.
Finding out who has the best taco in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – It’s a big question that might elicit many different answers, “where can you find the best taco in Grand Rapids?” Well, the answer might be found next week at the Grand Taco Competition, leading up to Cinco de Mayo. We have Will and Tom here with us today to talk about the competition!
Hello, Grand Rapids: Teacher donates $1M for ice rink; zoning changes for housing
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - I am fairly certain I am not alone in wishing on occasion I had an abundance of resources to be able to give financial support to things that that can make a difference in the lives of many. As I sit here with a heavy heart...
‘He just walked up on me’: 911 call by Grand Rapids murder suspect released
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The city of Grand Rapids released the 911 call made by a murder suspect earlier this month. Brandon Clark, 39, was shot dead near Highland Street and Lafayette Avenue on the morning of Saturday, April 13. Police later identified the suspect as 24-year-old Dayshaun Catledge....
Photos: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival 2024 at John Ball Zoo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- A breathtaking display of Asian lanterns illuminates John Ball Zoo!. The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, underway until Sunday, June 16, is a memorable experience for guests of all ages. Held Wednesdays through Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., visitors can see handcrafted works of art that “tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture.”
What’s being built near I-96 in Grand Rapids? It’ll have 26 units with personal garages
GRAND RAPIDS TWP., MI – A new $15 million building is currently under construction on Fulton Street, just off of I-96 in Grand Rapids Township. Construction crews broke ground on the project this month, and it is expected to be finished by summer 2025. The new building will be...
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