8+ hour, 44+ min ago  (350+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids is glowing a little brighter as the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival returns to John Ball Zoo for its fourth year. Lighting up the night with dazzling displays and radiant colors, this year's "Realms of Wonder…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (107+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " East Grand Rapids neighbors can trade in one gas-powered piece of lawn equipment for electric alternatives through a buyback event next month. The E-GReen Sustainability Initiative will host the event May 3 at the Public Works Complex....

4+ day, 33+ min ago  (582+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " East Grand Rapids is working to expand their lifeguard team, including recent pay increases designed to attract more applicants and current staff to pick up less desirable shifts. The city's aquatics program relies on teamwork when…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (294+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A massive tanker fire that shut down a portion of US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids over the weekend will result in lane closures lasting for weeks as crews repair the damage. A semi-truck carrying 8, 000 gallons of gasoline…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (147+ words) Raven's Antiques is Grand Rapids' latest antique store, founded by the husband team of Jeremy Schnotala and Erick Gerson Rodr'guez. Located at 1750 Clyde Park Ave SW, the store was born from a mutual love of antiques, bringing history and the…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (185+ words) For those looking for a career change, navigating the environment can be challenging. Whether you are fresh out of school, have been impacted by a job loss, or are interested in trying something new, an upcoming job workshop is set…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (89+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The Michigan Department of Transportation says a vehicle fire on US-131 at I-196 has closed the freeway as crews work to contain the flames. The Grand Rapids Police Department says the vehicle that crashed is believed to be…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (202+ words) Make-A-Wish has been making wishes come true for children living through critical illnesses. With April being World Wish Month, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and help wish kids, including donations, volunteering, or attending a local event. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (359+ words) Continuing a long-standing partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, FOX 17 will air services from the Cathedral of St. Andrew on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Continuing a long-standing partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Grand…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (267+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The man who has led the City of Grand Rapids' legal team on an interim basis will get the chance to make it his permanent role. Grand Rapids city commissioners unanimously selected Philip Strom to be the…...