Digital Managing Editor, Townsquare Media Grand Rapids
Rick Martinez
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Don’t Drink and Boat [Sponsored]
The festive and summery Independence Day weekend is here!
Celebrating the Fourth of July holiday this year means a three-day weekend for many and some extra time to truly relax, enjoy and play out on the water.
Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, urges for you to keep you, those around you and others as safe as possible on the water when out boating.
Embrace the thre
Army Spec. Mitchell Oliver Visits for Fourth of July Week Leave Through Fly A Soldier Home [Video]
U.S. Army Spec. Mitchell Oliver is currently back home in Greenville, spending a 17-day leave that includes the Independence Day weekend thanks to an unexpected assist.
The 20-year-old soldier flew home June 21 to heartwarmingly -- and unsuspectingly for his mother -- see his parents, Deann and Gary Oliver, at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. He arrived with a welcoming reception from Blue St
100.5 The River’s July 2014 Top Songs Playlist
Check out the 40 songs in The River‘s rotation for the month of November.
Daredevil Circus Company Performs at Amway Family Fireworks on July 5 [Video]
A homegrown Grand Rapids circus troupe is performing Saturday in a return show for the Amway Family Fireworks celebration.
Daredevil Circus Company brings its Cirque du Soleil-style show to the Amway Family Fireworks at 8 p.m. July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids.
Fireworks Season Means Enjoying Community Displays, Celebrating Safely [Video/Infographic]
It's the season for fireworks, which are synonymous with Independence Day celebrations.
July 4 marks the 238th anniversary this year of the United States' independence from England through the Declaration of Independence. It means celebrating our nation's founding through community events, with professionally-done aerial fireworks displays such as the Amway Family Fireworks on July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awe
Re/Max of Grand Rapids’ Family Fun Zone, Hot Air Balloon at Amway Family Fireworks
The Amway Family Fireworks will light up the Grand Rapids skies July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids in celebration of Independence Day.
But before that colorful display next Saturday, Re/Max of Grand Rapids' Family Fun Zone from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST at Ah-Nab-Awen park.
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Follow the Rules of the Water [Sponsored]
Summer is here! It officially arrived last Saturday, and this is truly the season when many love to relax and play out on the water.
Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating.
In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and at the beach, here's another tip good for boaters and beach-g
Have a Blast with Amway Family Fireworks on Fifth of July in Downtown Grand Rapids
The Amway Family Fireworks will light up the Grand Rapids skies on July 5 at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids in celebration of Independence Day.
The 2014 event marks the fourth year of Amway’s title sponsorship of the annual fireworks display.
Army Spec. Mitchell Oliver Returns to Hometown of Greenville Through Fly A Soldier Home This Summer [Photos]
Deann Oliver greeted an unexpected soldier Saturday.
In helping welcome home returning U.S. military personnel at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, she was doing a supportive shift with fellow Blue Star Mothers of America members and Patriot Guard Riders. A handful of families had already been reunited with loved ones when her eyes fell on someone she wasn’t expecting to see until at least nex
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be More Wary of Lightning in Summer [Sponsored]
This is the time of year when many love to relax and play out on the water.
Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating.
Summer officially arrives at 10:51 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office.
In embracing summer and enjoying the great outdoors on the water and ev
Safe Boating Tip of the Week: Be Weather Ready [Sponsored]
Many look forward to relaxing and playing out on the water.
Grand Valley Marine, with locations in Grandville and Grand Haven, says to keep you and those around you safe on the water when boating.
Michigan Safe Boating Week runs through Saturday and National Marina Day is Saturday.
In embracing those campaigns and seeking to help you enjoy getting out on the water for relaxation, recreation and t
Meijer LPGA Classic Presented by Kraft Reveals #GRgyle [Video]
LPGA pros Morgan Pressel and Nicole Castrale might not have quite arrived with a fashion suggestion revealed this morning, but they both embrace the reasons behind the red argyle that's popped up around Grand Rapids since May 9.
Those somewhat iconic red argyle socks have been showing up in greater Grand Rapids at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Rosa Parks Circle, at other downtown Grand R