Grand Rapids is a great city to live, work and play in and if you don’t live here, you should plan a visit very soon. There are many reasons why you should make a trip to Grand Rapids a priority this winter, but here are just a few of them. Food Grand Rapids has some… Read More »
Grand Rapids has many areas parks that offer many outdoor opportunities all year long. In the winter, Aman Park is the perfect place to enjoy a hike or to observe wildlife as the search for food and stock up for the cold days ahead. If you are looking for a great location to enjoy the outdoors… Read More »
A bald eagle found caught in a snare earlier this month has been treated and is now recovering. The bird’s leg was caught in the snare was found by a trapper, who rushed the bird home and called for help. Rebecca Lessard, executive director of Wings of Wonder, a non-profit raptor sanctuary based in Empire,… Read More »
Sara Reisinger of Freeland was crowned the 2016 Michigan Apple Queen on Tuesday at the Michigan Apple Committee luncheon. “The Michigan Apple Queen has an important role as the representative of the Michigan apple industry,” said Diane Smith, executive director of the Michigan Apple Committee, which has sponsored the contest for the past 65 years. “The… Read More »
There’s nothing like beginners luck and one Michigan man is enjoying his experience with it. A Kent County man won $200,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Pure Gold online instant game for the first time. The 28-year-old winner did not want to be identified, but claims that it was his first time playing the lottery. “I… Read More »
Children with autism and disabilities sometimes have a hard time verbally communicating. This can make it hard for them to talk to Santa and let him know what they want for Christmas. One mall Santa made sure a little autistic boy who was visiting him was able to explain himself the best he could and… Read More »
It was a foggy weekend in Michigan, but that didn’t stop volunteers from Lutheran Social Services of Michigan in Grand Rapids “These kids are important to our future and our community, if one toy makes their day, then it’s a great thing to do,” a 16-year-old volunteer said. Read the full article here.
Many children in the Grand Rapids area have a hard time reading or understanding words. Although schools and teachers are doing their parts, many need extra help. Volunteers are helping many students learn to read. “For three consecutive years, we have seen fall to spring growth that exceeded expected growth and also exceeded the comparison… Read More »
A reef has been built on Lake Michigan in order to help protect the eggs of Lake Herring and to encourage them to spawn. “Historically, lake herring were the largest commercial catch in the Great Lakes and played a key role in sustaining populations of apex predators like lake trout,” said Matt Herbert, an aquatic… Read More »
There are thousands of dogs on the streets and in rescues and pound in the Grand Rapids areas. Many of these dogs are fully adoptable and looking for the perfect home. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your family this year, why not adopt a Grand Rapids dog? Don’t miss the Home… Read More »
