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Two Sides to the Story: GR car thefts declining; victims still voicing concerns
“Software patch or not, I'll never buy a Hyundai or Kia," said Jason Noling, who had his Hyundai stolen in 2022. "I'll never rent one. I don't even want to look at one.”
GR makes ‘significant’ changes to housing rules: Here’s what they mean
The Grand Rapids City Commission on Tuesday approved changes to its housing ordinances, now allowing for more unrelated roommates in one home and changing requirements for accessory dwelling units.
Top seven floors of downtown building could be turned into 140 apartments
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The owner of the Fifth Third building in downtown Grand Rapids is requesting a $15.2 million public subsidy for its plan to convert the top seven floors of the structure into 140 apartments. CWD Real Estate Investment, one of the largest property owners in the...
Grand Rapids family says some of stolen necklaces containing loved one's ashes were returned
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — A Grand Rapids mother is pleading with the community to be on the lookout for necklaces containing her son's ashes that were stolen from a family vehicle earlier this month. The family shared with 13 ON YOUR SIDE that four of those necklaces were returned,...
City board gives initial OK to CWD’s plans to convert 7 floors of Fifth Third building to residential
CWD Real Estate Investment LLC’s plan to convert a downtown office building into residential units received the first vote of approval Wednesday morning for $15.2 million worth of brownfield incentives. The Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the amendment to CWD’s brownfield plan for the building to broaden the...
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: April 26-28
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)-The time has come for another exciting weekend, “Where You Live!” Find family-friendly activities and events to explore near or around your area by referring to Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide of local happenings from Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April 28. TOP PICKS...
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