A lot of people ride bicycles in Grand Rapids. Because the city is so big and traffic is so bad, riding a bicycle is sometimes the fastest way to get from one point another. Although bicycle riding is common, there are still those who do not pay attention while riding and who are involved in… Read More »
Art Prize is one of the biggest and most popular events in the Grand Rapids area. Six years ago it was decided that Grand Rapids would host the world’s largest Art Prize and over the weekend it was successful . It is more than just your typical art show and this year there were over… Read More »
The Grand Rapids Fall Parade Of Homes will be taking place soon and this year there are 35 entries. The Parade Of Homes is something many Grand Rapids residents look forward to. Sponsored by Option1 Credit Union, the parade will feature homes valued from $200,000 to more than $1 million in communities ranging from Ada,… Read More »
Drugs are a serious problem and something you hear about often. You hear about recovery far less often. For the addicts who have recovered from a drug addiction, recovery is something to be proud of and celebrate. That is why Grand Rapids was excited to host the 2015 Recovery Palooza event. “The purpose of the… Read More »
The John Ball Zoo recently released the sad new that their 100-lb capybara name Jersey has cancer. A capybara is a large rodent that resembles a guinea pig. Jersey is currently recovering from a surgery that attempted to remove the tumor in her leg. It was unsuccessful in removing the full tumor so in a… Read More »
A new dog park will soon be opening in Ottawa County. The dog park will be free and dogs do not have to be on a leash as long as they are in the park. Dogs should be tagged and up to date on all vaccinations. The new dog park will open on September 26,… Read More »
A photo of several Grand Rapids firefighters giving CPR to a dog has gone viral. The dog was rescued from a house fire on Tuesday morning but had inhaled smoke. A group formed around the firefighters as they attempted to save the dog and everyone cheered when its tail began to wag and it began… Read More »
The world’s largest particleboard mill will soon be opening in Michigan and bringing 250 new jobs to the area. The mill still needs to be built on the 600 acres of land that were recently purchased for the project. “This $325 million investment will be the single largest continuous particleboard press in North America, and… Read More »
The Grand Rapids area celebrated the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow this weekend. The festival was held on Saturday and Sunday and was a great way to showcase the American Indian tradition. Dances, crafts, music and food were all featured at the festivals and visitors were invited to interact with the Native Americans… Read More »
Many people have suggested that a subway system be constructed in Grand Rapids to help reduce traffic and make it easier for commuters to get to there jobs and run errands. There are no plans for a subway in the immediate future, but that hasn’t stopped many people was dreaming or imagining what it would… Read More »
