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‘With heavy heart,’ Grand Rapids restaurant announces closure

A restaurant in Grand Rapids' Belknap Lookout neighborhood has closed its doors.

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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.

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The Detroit News

Flyers hit with range of emotions as flights grounded at Michigan airports

A nationwide grounding of flights threw a wrench into travel plans for Michigan flyers from Detroit to Flint to Grand Rapids who were forced to stay on the ground Friday evening inside numerous airports. Some passengers on delayed flights said on Nov. 13 they were tired, annoyed and skeptical of the reason given for the stopped flights. The Federal Aviation Administration blamed the grounding on a communications network issue. More: 'Communication issue' prompts FAA to ground all departing flights Mousavi Akter, 33, of Ann Arbor, was pushing a cart full of bags after arriving at the airport for a four-week vacation with her family to Istanbul that's been a year in the making. Their 8 p.m. flight had been delayed until 10 p.m. as of 6 p.m. "We have little kids," said Akter, the research scientist and mother of an 8- and 3-year-old. "It's going to be past their bedtime. It's difficult for us." Tim Wygant of Metairie, Louisiana, flies all the time for work in plastics manufacturing and was mostly unfazed. He had tried to fly out of Bay City, but no flights were available. He came to Detroit Metro only to learn of the ground stop. "It's Friday

Grand Rapids, MI · 33m

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Harley-Davidson’s Hudsonville site for sale amid planned move to Wyoming

Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson is set to move from its current location in Hudsonville to the Fox Powersports campus in Wyoming.

Wyoming, MI · 2d

FOX 17 News West Michigan

Expansion project aimed to improve Ford Airport ready for take-off

A new airfield development is ready to take flight at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, officials said.

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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 · 2d

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Grand Rapids’ Taco Borracho announces closure, citing ‘challenging times’

After years of struggling to stay afloat, Taco Borracho in Grand Rapids is set to close at the end of the month.

Grand Rapids, MI · 3h

We Are Grand Rapids

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.

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We Are Grand Rapids

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.

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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 · 2d

Housing Finance

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 · 1d

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Football Frenzy preview: Regional finals

District championships have been claimed, and now regional titles are at stake as teams move one step closer to playing in Detroit over Thanksgiving weekend.

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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.

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Brand-new taco shop opens at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Friday marks the opening day for GR Taco Shop, a new food vendor in the Market Hall of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Grand Rapids, MI · 6h

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Wendy’s could acquire 163 Meritage restaurants

Wendy's could acquire 163 restaurants from Grand Rapids-based Meritage Hospitality Group, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, as part of a settlement between the two entities, court documents show.

Grand Rapids, MI · 6h

westmichigannewspop.com

Lights on Creston offers an evening of holiday cheer

Lights on Creston will return to the Creston Corridor on Wednesday, Dec. 16, bringing the community together for an evening of holiday festivities, local shopping and neighborhood celebration. Launched in 2018, the annual event has become a holiday tradition in Grand Rapids, drawing residents and visitors to explore the businesses,...

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Regional football preview 2026: Michigan Sports Radio zeroes in on 3 local games

It’s never wise to sleep on a Hudsonville Unity Christian football team, especially one coached by Hall of Famer Craig Tibbe. Kenowa Hills coach Don Fellows knows this. He knows this Friday’s 7 p.m. Division 4 regional championship showdown between Kenowa Hills (10-1) and Unity Christian (7-4) at the Knights’ field will require discipline, toughness, and patience.