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Iconic West Michigan restaurant under new ownership

A well-known neighborhood bar in Comstock Park is getting new owners. According to a report from WOOD TV, The team behind Garage Bar & Grill has reached an agreement to purchase Nick Fink’s, a longtime local hangout that has been serving the community for decades. According to the new...

Comstock Park, MI · 2d

WOOD TV8

Longtime Grand Rapids furniture store closes doors, property sale pending

After nearly 80 years in Grand Rapids, Sullivan's Carpet and Furniture has shut down, its remaining inventory is being auctioned off and a property sale is pending.

Grand Rapids, MI · 1d

MLive

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DeVos-owned Harley-Davidson dealership moving to Grand Rapids suburb

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson will move from its Hudsonville location to a modernized facility in Wyoming next year, parent company Fox Outdoors announced. The dealership plans to relocate from 2977 Corporate Grove Drive in Hudsonville to 780 44th St. SW in Wyoming, just south of Grand Rapids. Construction is scheduled to begin in December, with the new location expected to open in spring 2027.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

wktvjournal.org

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Volunteers and donors rebuild Kentwood family’s home Friday after house sat for over a year; fireworks accident to blame

After a large amount of time had passed, a fireworks accident that partially burned down a Kentwood family’s home is now getting rebuilt due to a labor of love with volunteers and donors. A year-and-a-half had passed since the home at 1855 Tradewinds caught fire during Memorial Day Weekend...

Kentwood, MI · 1d

97.9 WGRD

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

FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Jenison High School club meeting won’t go ahead after flyer draws backlash

A student club meeting at Jenison High School won’t go ahead as scheduled after an online flyer asking “Are Muslims bad news for America?” drew backlash from neighbors and the local Muslim community.

Jenison, MI · 1d

My Magic GR

Michigan Snow Has Arrived Up North, But Grand Rapids Waits Its Turn

Snow has finally reached Michigan, but way up in the UP, not here. Herman sits at three inches while last winter buried it under 366. Get those shovels ready, friends.

Housing Finance

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Affordable Housing Opens Next to Michigan Health Center

A 56-unit affordable housing community has opened adjacent to a health center in Wyoming, Michigan. Woda Cooper Cos. and Cherry Health collaborated on the development of Shea Ravines next to Cherry Health’s Wyoming Community Health Center. “Named in honor of our former CEO Chris Shea, Shea Ravines reflects his...

Wyoming, MI · 19h

MLive

MHSAA lawsuit: Catholic Central placekicker won’t drop case

Noah Zainea's attorney calls his client and teammates "virtually defenseless" under the athletic association's rules after their season ended over a transfer dispute.

schoolnewsnetwork.org

Two years after fire, new transportation facility opens

Wyoming — Following a two-year rebuild process, the district’s sparkling new transportation facility is officially open and operational. The building at 2181 Prairie Parkway SW replaces the former facility destroyed by fire on the same site in December of 2024. The new $7.5 million, 13,000-square-foot facility includes a...

Wyoming, MI · 1d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

Portillo's restaurant planned for Kentwood on 28th Street

Popular Chicago-style food chain Portillo's is planned for Kentwood near Woodland Mall. City leaders are set to meet Tuesday night to discuss the proposed location at 3119 28th Street.

Kentwood, MI · 3d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

Thursday Night Forecast: First freeze coming

Grand Rapids, MI · 10h

FOX 17 News West Michigan

West Side leaders eye improvements to Grand Rapids underpasses

As plans to install three new gateway arches get underway, west side neighborhood leaders are now turning their attention to improving the look and walkability of area underpasses.

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WOOD TV8

Grand Rapids transitional housing program sees success, plans expansion

A Grand Rapids transitional housing program for the chronically homeless is planning to expand with a new location as the original program nears its third anniversary.

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97.9 WGRD

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

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 · 2d

We Are Grand Rapids

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150-year-old Grand Rapids Church May Face The Wrecking Ball

A 150-year-old West Side church may face the wrecking ball. St. James Catholic Church on Bridge Street could become housing, and neighbors get a say Nov. 12.

Grand Rapids, MI · 17h

WWMT

Grandville native to appear on Wheel of Fortune this week

A Grandville native will be on Wheel of Fortune this Wednesday. Curtis Kincy, Jr., a Costco cashier with a love for tennis, cooking and music, is bringing a lifetime of family tradition to the Wheel of Fortune stage. Economy: West Michigan's youngest home buyers find starting the American Dream challenging.

Grandville, MI · 2d

FOX 17 News West Michigan