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16 Free Fitness Classes This Summer in Grand Rapids

2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (221+ words) With the cost of gas and groceries, and just about everything else on the rise, you may have had to cut back on a few things. Maybe there's a gym membership or that piece of workout equipment you wanted. Starting…...

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Longtime Holland Bakery Expanding with New Restaurant

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (344+ words) A longtime Holland family known for baking and breakfast is getting ready to add something new to the mix. The deBoer family has been part of the local food scene since 1956, when they first opened their bakery in Holland. The roots…...

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Acrisure Amphitheater Already Has Some Hilarious Nicknames

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (325+ words) Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids is scheduled to debut its first show on May 15, 2026, and locals have already started coming up with some inventive nicknames for the new venue. As the finishing touches are being put on the Acrisure…...

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Longtime Grand Rapids Butcher Shop and Deli Shuts Down

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (348+ words) After more than a dozen years serving up fresh cuts and friendly conversation, a longtime neighborhood staple in Grand Rapids has closed its doors. For many on the northeast side, it was a reliable spot for quality cuts and quick…...

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West Michigan Air Show Once Again Competing to be the Best in U.S.

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (277+ words) Did you know that the largest Fourth of July air show in the entire country is right here in West Michigan? It's back in the spotlight, competing once again to be the best in the nation! Last year Battle Creek…...

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wgrd.com > wildroast-coffee-grand-rapids

Two New Coffee Shops are Brewing in Grand Rapids

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (267+ words) Grand Rapids coffee lovers, get ready to add some new stops to your caffeine route. Two new specialty coffee spots are coming to town, and they're bringing a lot of flavor and community vibes with them. The first, Wildroast Coffee…...

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This Fun Grand Rapids Program Lets You “Adopt” a Storm Drain

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (391+ words) Michigan's Adopt-A-Highway program is well known. If you've ever driven on the highway, you've most likely seen the signs indicating that that stretch of road is being taken care of by a certain business or person (even Billy Strings has…...

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Grand Rapids Adds Simple Feature That Could Clean Up Streets

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (208+ words) If you've been downtown lately, you may have noticed something new on some of the'garbage bins. Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. has started installing "can shelves," little platforms where people can leave redeemable cans and bottles instead of tossing them in…...

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Grand Rapids Vegetarian Restaurant to Close, New Cocktail Bar and Hookah Lounge Planned

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (243+ words) In Grand Rapids ever-shifting dining scene, we're saying goodbye to a vegetarian restaurant and hello to a whole different kind of business. According to Crain's Grand Rapids, Gaia House Cafe on Plainfield Avenue is set to close at the end…...