FOOD & DRINK
Michigan family sues for $20M after girl sickened at ‘excessively’ dirty Wendy’s
Aspen Lamfers, 11, was treated to a Wendy’s hamburger, chicken nuggets and French fries following her team’s softball practice August 1, 2022. Unbeknownst to the Hudsonville girl, she ordered from a Jenison restaurant that had just received the first of two scathing health inspections that found significant Michigan Food Law violations that summer.
Marshmello, 24 other performers announced for Grand Rapids 2024 Breakaway festival
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Electronic dance and pop music lovers, get ready for a stacked lineup at this year’s 2024 Grand Rapids Breakaway music festival. Announced on Tuesday, April 17, the lineup for the popular music festival held in Belknap Park in August will feature Marshmello, SLANDER, Alison Wonderland and Louis The Child along with 21 other performers.
Demolition of MLK Park lodge in Grand Rapids to begin Wednesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Demolition of the lodge at Martin Luther King Park in Grand Rapids is scheduled to begin Wednesday morning, city officials announced Tuesday. The demolition comes ahead of a $19.7 million project that will create a new lodge, pool house, playground, and fitness loop. The project...
Everything must go! Grand Rapids Brewing Company items hit the auction block
Have you ever been having dinner at Grand Rapids Brewing Company and thought 'man, I'd like to have this barstool'? Or the sign? What about the flight trays? Now's your chance!
Billboard for Buc-ee's convenience store pops up along I-96 in Michigan: What we know
An intriguing billboard has captured the attention of drivers along Interstate 96 in west Michigan. The sign, bearing the mascot and logo of the Buc-ee’s chain of convenience stores, reads only "444 miles" causing many people to wonder. We’ll do the math for you. From Lowell, Michigan, traveling 444...
As homelessness rises in Grand Rapids, art auction supports Mel Trotter programming
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The natural light from windows of the Goei Center illuminated dozens of artworks on Thursday night as guests of Mel Trotter's third annual Art and Experience Auction admired what was on display. The auction supports Mel Trotter's art therapy program. "We know that people experiencing...
Photos: Free Beer & Hot Wings ‘Live at Night Show’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Popular morning radio show “Free Beer & Hot Wings” brought its “Live at Night Show” to GLC Live at 20 Monroe on Saturday, April 13. Held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the event and location offered an “all-new experience for fans of the show” in a “more intimate setting.” Guests enjoyed great seats and drinks, and VIP attendees took advantage of fun perks, including early entry, a signed poster, complimentary drink tickets, a pre-show Q&A, and an in-seat wait service, as stated on the radio show’s event page.
Get the perfect graduation party spread at Family Fare
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We are rolling into graduation season very soon here! It’s a major accomplishment to graduate from high school, or college, or any kind of schooling or training, and it should be marked with a special celebration! When planning a graduation party, you usually want something easy, affordable, fun and delicious, because your graduate has earned that. When it comes to gathering with friends and family, we like to check in with our friends at Family Fare, our Meal Solutions Expert.
A.K. Rikk’s can get you ready for gala & wedding season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Gala season and wedding season are right around the corner, which means invites will start arriving if they haven’t already! A.K. Rikk’s is a one-stop-shop when you want to look your best. CT and Bethany are in studio with us today. At...
Learn all about animal feeding, training at John Ball Zoo with Daily Animal Programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo is giving guests an opportunity to have an inside look at animal feeding and training with their Daily Animal Programs. “We want to inspire hearts and inform minds every day at John Ball Zoo, and providing additional opportunities to see animals exhibiting their natural behaviors gives guests a chance to connect with our mission of saving wildlife and wild places,” said Rhiannon Mulligan, education manager at John Ball Zoo. “There are many opportunities for guests to see these programs in action and learn from our expert animal care team.”
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