Florida State

Grand Rapids, MI

97.9 WGRD

I grew up in Howell which is about 40 miles East of Grand Rapids. For whatever reason my parents never took me West of Lansing to the awesome city of Grand Rapids. When I moved here in 2007 it was for my first full-time radio gig. I was blown away...

10 Reasons Not To Move To Grand Rapids

Michigan State

Summer goes by way too fast when you live in Michigan. That's why you have to squeeze out every moment of sunshine we get. One of the best things to do is enjoy the awesome pools and splash pads that the city of Grand Rapids offers for residents and non-residents.

Here’s When Grand Rapids Pools And Splash Pads Open For Summer 2023

Traverse City, MI

If you love fireworks you will be excited to know the first-ever International Fireworks Championship, is coming to Michigan. Fireworks are something just about everyone enjoys plus who doesn't love some good 'ol black cats, Roman candles, screamin' me me's, lady fingers, buzz buttles, snicker bombs, church burners, finger blasters, gut busters, zippy de do das, crap flappers, whistlin' bungholes, spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosker don'ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers with or without the scooter stick, or a whistlin' kitty chaser?

Want to See First Ever Fireworks Competition? It’s Coming To Mi

How are your allergies doing this season? I don't know about you, but I'm miserable. From the tufts of cottonwood flying through the air, to the layer of pollen that's coating every car, it seems spring allergy season has hit West Michigan residents especially hard this year. Want to know...

When Can We Expect Allergy Season to End Here in West Michigan?

With summertime comes the best parts of the season...S'MORES!. With s'mores, you obviously have to have a little bonfire or campfire!. However, because of all of the Clean Action Days, you may not have that option as of right now. Is it considered illegal to burn things in your campfire?

Did You Know It’s Illegal To Burn Trash In A Michigan Bonfire?

Colorado State

Well, they don't call Grand Rapids "Beer City USA" for nothing!. It's no secret that Grand Rapids, Mich. is great for beer, with some of the top rated breweries in the country. In fact, two Grand Rapids beers just took home medals at the World Beer Cup. Michigan was also recently ranked the No. 1 state for beer lovers - and Grand Rapids once again nabbed the title of "Best Beer City in the U.S."

Grand Rapids Ranked Among Top Ten ‘Beer Snob’ Cities in U.S.

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

Three Michigan brews snagged medals at the 2023 World Beer Cup, which is regarded as “The Olympics of Beer Competition.”. First held in 1996, this year's event was May 10 in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference and competition are presented by the Brewers Association (BA). This year, 10,213 beers in...

Three Michigan Brews Score Medals at 2023 World Beer Cup

Georgia State

Detroit, MI

The mansion that Motown mogul Berry Gordy Jr. lived in from the 1960s-2002 has been bought and sold a few times over the years. Located at 918 West Boston Boulevard in Detroit, it was built in 1917 on 2.2 acres by Nels Michelson in what is now known as the Boston-Edison Historic District. Nels came to America from Denmark and made his millions in Michigan's lumber trade.

Inside the Former Mansion of Motown Founder, Berry Gordy Jr: Detroit, Michigan

Many consider the kickoff to summer in Grand Rapids the weekend of Festival of the Arts. This year is the 54th year of Festival of The Art and If you're new to Grand Rapids or just don't the history of Festival here is what you need to know. The History...

Festival of the Arts 2023 Returns To Grand Rapids This Weekend

Ann Arbor, MI

The Palmer House is an interesting gem. It's a late-period Frank Lloyd Wright-crafted home, designed on the basis of the equilateral triangle. As you look through the pictures below, you'll notice that there are no right angles; no 90-degree corners whatsoever throughout the entire 2,000-square-foot home. The house has 'triangular...

This Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Ann Arbor Has no Right Angles but Lots of Charm

Texas State

Jenison, MI

Those who attended Jenison High School's graduation this past week may have thought they saw someone from the dead in the audience... and to an extent, they did. People there for the commencement all seemed to catch Mark William Calaway in the crowd, better known as "The Undertaker" in WWE. But what was he doing there?

Why Was ‘The Undertaker’ at at West Michigan Graduation Ceremony?

Kalamazoo, MI

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a particular-looking rabbit outside of my office window. After doing some research, I learned that this rabbit was a domestic breed meant to be a pet. So, I wrote an article asking if anyone had lost a pet rabbit. He was gorgeous and...

Did You Know That There’s a Rescue Just for Rabbits in Kalamazoo?

Battle Creek, MI

Jeff Titus from Battle Creek officially had charges dropped after spending 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of two Michigan hunters in 1990. Titus, 71, was released from prison in February. Kalamazoo County prosecutor Jeff Getting has since reviewed the case to determine that a second trial for Titus will not be necessary.

Charges Dropped Against Battle Creek Man After 21 Years in Prison

A Michigan father of three impressed all four judges on the popular television show AGT, 'America's Got Talent'. The contestant did not sing, dance or perform magic. Phillip Bowen of Detroit blew the entire audience away by playing a cover of 'Chop Suey' by System of a Down on violin.

Michigan Man Shocks Judges On ‘AGT’, Earns Standing Ovation

Flint, MI

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Can I just mention how grateful I am to people who will actually go in and explore these buildings. I won't condone it or participate in it, however, something about abandoned places humans once flourished at is amazing.

LOOK: Abandoned Flint High School With Amazing Stained Glass

Lapeer, MI

If you have been in the market for a breathtaking home with waterfront property on Lake Nepessing at 4433 Longview Dr, Lapeer, your dream just came true. But, you may want to get pre-approved first. This 5 bedroom, 6.2 bath, 3 stall garage, 5-acre property, complete with 155 feet of...

You Need to See This Luxurious $2.5M Lapeer Home on 5 Acres Including Waterfront

Grand Haven, MI

Over the holiday weekend, I went to Grand Haven for some much-needed rest and relaxation on the beach. Surprisingly, for it being Memorial Day, not a lot of people were out and about. However, even though there were not many people there, there were still some rather annoying individuals at...

10 Of The Worst Kinds Of People At A Michigan Beach

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Michigan’s First Regularly Scheduled Air Passage Service, 1926

Michigan's first regularly scheduled air passage service began operating between Grand Rapids and Detroit in 1926. It was called Stout Air Services, created by William Bushnell...

Michigan’s First Regularly Scheduled Air Passage Service, 1926

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