Brian McVicar
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Corewell Health opening $17.5M, 24-room intensive care unit
The new unit is located on the eighth floor of the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. → Read More
Confluence festival to feature talks on effort to make Grand Rapids regional tech hub
Panel discussions, featuring officials from Google, Corewell Health, Gentex and more, will be held on April 18-19. → Read More
New ‘pop up’ sandwich shop coming to Grand Rapids
Partage is opening for takeout orders March 7 at 834 Cherry St. SE while construction continues inside. → Read More
New tattoo parlor opens in Grand Rapids neighborhood
Copper Coin, a custom tattoo shop, has secured space in the city's West Grand Neighborhood. → Read More
Grand Rapids is planning its growth, development for next 20 years. City leaders want your ‘big ideas.’
The city is hosting three community launch parties this week so residents can provide input and help shape the plan. → Read More
Grand Rapids board got $55M for parks, trails along the river. These are the projects it’s eyeing.
The state funds were provided to Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. in a budget approved last year by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. → Read More
New Anna’s House restaurant coming to Plainfield Township
The restaurant, 5488 Northland Dr. NE, will be Anna's House 11th location in Michigan. → Read More
New murals bring vibrancy, color to Van Andel Arena
The murals were created by Grand Rapids-based Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts. → Read More
Longtime gyro shop closes for good
Mr. Gyros Drive-Thru & Take-Out on Alpine Avenue in Walker closed Thursday after 12 years in business. → Read More
Li Grand Zombi inspires City Built Brewing Company’s new creole-focused menu
The new menu, which features smoked chicken gumbo and a Shrimp Po Boy, launches this week → Read More
Founders’ newest KBS flavor balances sweet, tart cherries with rich chocolate
KBS Chocolate Cherry is available now at Founders' Grand Rapid and Detroit taprooms, and nationwide in mid-February. → Read More
Unfair labor practice charge filed against LMCU after union organizer fired
The Grand Rapids-based credit union denied the charges, calling them "inaccurate, unfounded, and disappointing." → Read More
New cannabis shop opens in Grand Rapids
NOXX and cannabis "lifestyle" brand Cookies partnered to open the store. → Read More
Agreement to develop property near Grand Rapids amphitheater approved by arena board
A groundbreaking date hasn't been set, but officials hope to have the venue open by the 2025 concert season. → Read More
Gentex to open Grand Rapids facility as it works to solve labor shortage
Gentex, Ottawa County's largest employer, says the facility will employ 50 workers and open in May. → Read More
Studio Park hosting cultural story time series during World of Winter festival
The event, taking place Sunday, is being hosted by Celebration Cinema and The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation. → Read More
‘You help make West Michigan special,’ Betsy and Dick DeVos tell lakeshore arts groups
The couple spoke Friday at a workshop hosted in Holland by the Maryland-based DeVos Institute of Arts Management. → Read More
Kent Country Club announces clubhouse renovation
Kent Country Club touts itself as the first country club in Michigan. → Read More
Buddy’s Pizza plans second Grand Rapids area location
The Detroit-style pizza chain is opening a restaurant in Alpine Township this winter. → Read More
The Green Well restaurant to close temporarily for renovations
The East Hills eatery will close Jan. 29 through early February to create a brighter, more open interior. → Read More