Do you love ice cream and banana splits? Who doesn’t right? If so, you won’t want to miss out on celebrate the 2015 National Banana Split Day. August 25 is the official day to celebrate your love of ice cream. Why not head over to one of Michigan’s top 10 ice cream parlors and try… Read More »
The 28th Street Metro Cruise was held in Grand Rapids over the weekend and attracted a fairly large crowd. The car show included numerous makes, modes and styles of vehicles with unique paint jobs, exhausts, sound systems and more. The car show was a 2-day event and all car were on display by Saturday. In addition to offering guests a… Read More »
The new skate park at Westown Commons in Grand Rapids is drawing all kind of attention and a lot of positive reviews. Many of the parks in Grand Rapids are being or have already been updated this summer and the new skate park at Westown Commons is an example of the type of upgrades residents can… Read More »
Storms are expected to hit the Grand Rapids areas in the middle of the week and officials are warning that they could make for life-threatening swimming conditions in Lake Michigan. The National Weather Service is predicting strong winds and waves in the area and this could lead to strong rip currents both before and after… Read More »
Grand Rapids will be getting a new hotel and it may combine two different brands for a unique and impressive experience. Peter Beukema, chief operating officer of the hotel project is hoping that two hotels will be willing to merge to create one 300-room hotel in downtown Grand Rapids. He would not release the names… Read More »
Mangiamo! on Lake Drive is one of the most historic restaurants in Grand Rapid and although many people love it charm and style, the owner decided to give it a new look. The update includes a new menu as well. “The menu has changed almost completely in the last year, year and a half,” says… Read More »
The city of Grand Rapids is planning to construct a new pedestrian bridge that will cross the Mississippi River. The construction is planned for 2017. The new bridge will not only offer something unique for residents and visitors, but will also help improve the look of the area. It is expected to bring more people… Read More »
The Grand Rapids High School band will be performing at the annual Fill The Hill event on Tuesday evening. The event takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. at Grand Rapids High School’s Noble Hall Field. The show is called “Re…member Us” and will feature music such as “1812 Overture” for REverse, “Fur… Read More »
The National Night Out was held on Tuesday, August 8th and was a huge success in Grand Rapids. The even is a way to for communities to come together to put a stop to crime, drug use and violence in the country. Cities all over the country hosted similar events. This is the 32nd year… Read More »
Cherry Park is officially opened again and their is a new attractions that parents and child alike can enjoy. The splash pad is the park’s newest addition but is just one of many that were added during the renovation that cost nearly $380,000. The park also has new benches, bike loops, a drinking fountain, landscaping… Read More »
