Posts Tagged ‘ grand rapids ’

Grand Rapids Movie Theater Coming Soon

A Grand Rapids movie theater that has been in talk for some time now was given another six month delay. The movie theater plans have been set back and the company has agreed to pay a fee for the delay.  The movie theater facility will include a retail space and parking. There will also be… Read More »

  • Posted on: Oct 14 2015

Grand Rapids Donors Raise Money For Christmas Tree

The Grand Rapids Art Museum was about to end their 9 year run of having a lighted Christmas tree. They said they were simply unable to afford the tree. Luckily, donors were able to raise enough money to save the tree and the event. An estimated $50,000 is needed to fun the lighting of the tree.… Read More »

  • Posted on: Oct 8 2015

Can Cheese Help Your Teeth?

It seems like people either love cheese or hate cheese. Some believe it is good for you others think it is bad for you. Everyone has their own opinions about cheese, but what if you knew that it could help your teeth? Would you be more likely to eat it? Cheese can actually help remove… Read More »

  • Posted on: Sep 30 2015

The Importance Of Bicycle Safety In Grand Rapids

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 »

  • Posted on: Sep 29 2015

Grand Rapids Successfully Hosts World’s Largest Art Prize

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 »

  • Posted on: Sep 28 2015

35 Entries For The Fall Parade Of Homes

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 »

  • Posted on: Sep 24 2015

Grand Rapids Firefighters Revive Dog With CPR

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 »

  • Posted on: Sep 16 2015

World’s Largest Particleboard Mill Bringing New Jobs To Michigan

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 »

  • Posted on: Sep 15 2015

Is There An Age Limit On Dental Care?

It is important for everyone to take care of their teeth. The better you take care of them, the longer they will last and the less dental problems you will face. A recent study found that many elderly people are not getting the dental care that they need simply because they cannot get dental insurance coverage.… Read More »

  • Posted on: Sep 15 2015

Grand Rapid To Put $2.8 Million Towards Failing Golf Course

The Indian Trails Golf Course has seen better times, but the city of Grand Rapids is willing to put $2.8 million dollars towards renovating and cleaning up the course in hopes that it will start to pay off. The golf course went two years without making a profit and only recently started bringing in money.… Read More »

  • Posted on: Sep 9 2015