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Here’s Why Kids Lose Their Minds Over This Huge Science Museum In Grand Rapids

A real 1928 carousel spins inside a glass pavilion overlooking a river, and kids can ride it. That alone would win most families over. But this place also hides a scaled-down 1890s city street indoors. Kids can peer into old shop windows, from a print shop to a drug store....

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HALLOWEEN ON A BUDGET: Thrifting costumes with the morning crew

Americans are projected to spend more than four billion dollars on Halloween costumes in 2026, according to the National Retail Federation. But, with rising costs, many may be looking for ways to be more budget-savvy this year.

Grand Rapids, MI · 13d

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Downtown Grand Rapids wine shop plans move, new wine bar

Boutique wine shop Grand Vin is seeking city approval as it plans a move within downtown Grand Rapids.

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Locals Call This Late-Night, No-Frills Grand Rapids, Michigan Counter One Of The Best Fried Chicken Spots In Town

It is almost midnight in Grand Rapids, and a party of 50 hungry graduates has just lost its food order. Plenty of kitchens in town have already locked up for the night. One small counter on the south side is still frying, still taking orders, and still turning out chicken that locals talk about with real loyalty. That spot has built a following without fancy decor, table service, or a long menu story.

Grand Rapids, MI · 16d

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This 6 lb. Burrito Has Beaten Most Who’ve Tried It

Arturo’s Tacos is putting Michigan appetites to the test with a gigantic wet burrito.

Grand Haven, MI · 15d

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New Kind of Vintage Shop Coming to Grand Rapids

Vintage shops are popular in many cities, offering everything from affordable finds to unique pieces of history. Now, a Grand Rapids shop is putting a fresh spin on vintage shopping. Vintage Shopping is Popular in Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids has a thriving vintage shopping scene, with everything from small, unique...

Grand Rapids, MI · 18d

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ABC Affiliate Reporter Leaves After 1 Year, Lands New Gig

A Central Texas TV reporter surprised viewers by saying goodbye after just over a year on the job to head back to his roots. The journalist secured a new reporting and anchoring role at an ABC-affiliated station in his home state. Michael Courier leaves ABC’s KVUE, joins WZZM station.

Grand Rapids, MI · 15d

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Grand Rapids taqueria reopens after series of small fires

A family-owned taqueria in Grand Rapids is officially back open Tuesday after a brief closure prompted by a series of small fires.

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Looking for Your Next Winter Read? Grand Rapids Just Gained a Cozy New Independent Bookstore

Find your next favorite book among the new releases, used copies, and vintage treasures at Grand Rapids' newest local shop.

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Grand Rapids Magazine

Brunch Meets the Big Easy

New Orleans never misses the opportunity to throw a party — and neither does Sugah Please.

Grand Rapids, MI · 15d

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This Michigan Waterfront Restaurant Serves A Thanksgiving Buffet With Turkey, Carved Beef, Ham, And Desserts

Roasted turkey, carved beef, and ham all share one Thanksgiving buffet line, right beside a lake. That means nobody at your table has to pick a team. I like a holiday plan that keeps the peace before the first bite. The spread also brings fresh salads, side dishes, pasta, and...

Holland, MI · 16d

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Raising Cane’s sets Walker opening date

Just weeks after opening a restaurant in Grandville, Raising Cane's is getting ready to open another location in West Michigan.

Walker, MI · 13d

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Meijer looks to develop busy 28th Street corner

Meijer is proposing a drive-thru coffee shop and other developments at the southeast corner of 28th Street SE and Kalamazoo Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, city planning documents show.

Grand Rapids, MI · 21d

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Halloween-themed events at The Felt Estate near Saugatuck

Ahead of Halloween on Saturday, The Felt Estate near Saugatuck is opening its doors for a series of seasonal events and all-ages activities.

Saugatuck, MI · 14d

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Eagle Scout, 17, Revives Giant Coast-to-Coast U.S. Map at Michigan Park

At Hager Park in Georgetown Township, visitors can walk from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic — all without leaving Ottawa County. The park's sprawling relief map of the United States, complete with state lines, rivers and mountain ranges rendered in raised berms and gravel outlines, has drawn families for decades. But after more than 50 years of exposure to Michigan weather, the landmark had fallen into disrepair, until a local teenager decided to bring it back.

Ottawa County, MI · 16d

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Kent County Voters Face Zoo-Museum Tax Renewal With Bigger Cut for Zoo

Kent County voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to renew the property tax that funds John Ball Zoo and the Grand Rapids Public Museum for another 10 years, and this time the money wouldn’t be split the way it has been since 2016. Instead of an even 50-50 division, the zoo would take a bigger slice of the pie, a change tied to the roughly $40 million in deferred maintenance weighing on its aging campus.

Kent County, MI · 15d

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