Meghan Bunchman
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Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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The band’s back together: Irish on Ionia returns Saturday
Billed as Michigan’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street party, Irish on Ionia will return to Grand Rapids Saturday after a three-year hiatus. → Read More
Michigan Senate committee hears testimony on proposed gun reforms
The Michigan Senate committee listened to more than three hours of testimony Thursday on the possible benefits and downfalls of the passage of an 11-bill gun safety package. → Read More
Distillery, bridal shop coming to Wealthy Street
Several businesses new to the Wealthy Street corridor will open their doors within the next couple of months. → Read More
Local thrift store sells popular ‘That ’70s Show’ sweater
Eleanor Workman won the Grant Me Hope Thrift Store sweater that went viral over the weekend thanks to a post on the Weird and Wonderful Secondhand Finds Facebook page. → Read More
Midwestern cities already preparing for 2024 eclipse spectators
Several towns in the Midwest are busy planning for an influx of visitors in April 2024, when a solar eclipse will once again be visible over parts of the United States. → Read More
GR Public Library adds free hygiene locker, products for teens
The Grand Rapids Public Library unveiled its newest, free service, a teen hygiene locker, at the start of the year. → Read More
Peters, Scholten tout $1M for GRCC Center for Automation
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and newly elected Rep. Hillary Scholten toured the Grand Rapids Community College M-Tech building Friday. → Read More
Program helps youths find documents, housing for independence
A Kent County organization is working to combat homelessness among people ages 14 to 24 by offering housing options and more resources. → Read More
Ford Airport serves as technology testing ground
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport near Grand Rapids will roll out its third round of FLITE companies in March, giving startups a chance to test their technology in the real world. → Read More
Spring Lake amends, approves short-term rental ordinance
After a six-month moratorium the Village of Spring Lake has revised and approved its short-term rental ordinance. → Read More
New incubator in Grand Rapids supports tech startups
West Michigan’s newest tech startup incubator, The Bridge, will open in just over a month. → Read More
New program helps teachers pay to live in Holland
An anonymous donor has pledged funding to pay for down payments to provide affordable living options to Holland Public Schools teachers. → Read More
Holland Museum says repairs will cost seven figures
The old Holland post office, now home to the Holland Museum, is in desperate need of repair. Museum officials notified the city, which owns the building at W. 10 Street and S. River Avenue, of water damage about eight months ago. → Read More
988 rollout causes some hiccups for landline users
While cellphone users are required to use all 10 digits when dialing to avoid unintentionally connecting to the national 988 crisis hotline, some landline users may still get sent there accidentally when trying to reach West Michigan businesses. → Read More
Blue Envelope training helps address students’ mental health needs
Ottawa County schools are working to respond quickly and effectively when kids struggle with mental health using Corewell Health’s pilot Blue Envelope program. → Read More
Displaced renters at Green Ridge Apartments: ‘Everything’s gone’
Nearly 60 people are without homes Tuesday after a fire broke out at an apartment complex a day earlier. → Read More
Why have eggs been so expensive lately?
The price of a dozen eggs has skyrocketed as avian influenza and inflation impact the supply chain. → Read More
Parking rates increase for GR city ramps
Rates in eleven city-owned or operated parking ramps rose Jan. 1, in some cases doubling to $2 per half-hour. → Read More
Kent County Road Commission winter budget still on track after blizzard
Despite higher-than-average snowfall this winter, salt supplies and road commission budgets are in good shape. → Read More
Playground GR receives $50K donation, expands its services
A local nonprofit received a $50,000 donation from the group 100 Businesses That Care to expand its outreach across West Michigan. → Read More