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10 most expensive homes sold in Kent County, May 6-12
A house in Grand Rapids that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kent County in the past week. In total, 193 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $384,070, or $253 per square foot.
Vietnam veteran looking for help to plant 2,000 flags
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Jerry Dennis has been planting flags in Grand Rapids cemeteries for the past 40 years. Within the past few, however, he's been focusing his efforts on Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids. "Hopefully I'll have a lot of volunteers here to put flags out in the...
More than 2,000 people kick off first Food Truck Fridays event of 2024 season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands of people filled Riverside Park in Grand Rapids Friday evening for the first Food Truck Fridays event of the season. Pizza, brisket, crepes, slushies and artisan grilled cheese marked the start of the eighth season of the popular food truck event. Organizers estimated more...
1-mile walk through Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is sure to bring goosebumps
Ever wonder what it would be like to breathe underwater? Or experience the wonder of bioluminescence up close and personal? Or get completely lost (at least figuratively) in otherworldly Asian-inspired tunnels of giant light-up plants, animals and everything else you can imagine? ...
'We're all called to be a beacon of hope' | Student-athlete from Wyoming hopes to inspire others after overcoming odds
WYOMING, Mich. — Andrew Tran was very young when he began playing basketball with his older brother in their front yard, having dreams of becoming the best player he could be. But at age 11, he found himself with his life changed. "When Leukemia kind of hit, it was...
New nostalgic soda and candy shop opening near Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A new Rocket Fizz location is opening in the West Michigan area. The nostalgic soda and candy shop will host a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 17, at Tanger Outlets Grand Rapids, 350 84th St. SW in Byron Center. If you purchase a product...
Cottage Inn plots return with first Grand Rapids location in 17 years
Cottage Inn Gourmet Pizza is coming back to Grand Rapids after a hiatus, opening a Wealthy Street takeout and delivery location in Eastown with plans to expand into the city’s west side with a second location in the coming year. The 1,500-square-foot restaurant is opening on Monday at 1533...
Big eyes, bigger personalities: Michigan sanctuary helping rescued owls heal
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Wild animals have roamed, nested and hunted the 264 acres on the west side of Grand Rapids for decades. When they get hurt, they find refuge in Blandford Nature Center. But broken wings and clouded eyesight don’t stop these animals from bringing their full personality to the wildlife sanctuary.
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