I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.
Wendy Reed
Why Doesn’t Michigan Offer Tax-Free Shopping For Back-To-School?
Seventeen different states offer tax-free weekends prior to the beginning of the school year to help offset the cost of back-to-school shopping a bit for parents. So, why doesn't Michigan do the same?
GRPD Says AMBER ALERT For Missing Girl Was Fake
The Grand Rapids Police Department say that the 20-month-old girl reported missing early Sunday morning was never really missing or in any danger.
UPDATE: Missing 20-Month-Old Found Safe
UPDATE: the child has been found safe.
Police Searching For Missing One-Year-Old From Grand Rapids
UPDATE: the boy has been found.
Should West Michigan Schools Do Away With Snow Days?
A school district in South Carolina is taking away one of the best parts of winter for kids - snow days. Anderson School District 5 in Anderson, S.C. will begin using an eLearning program this year that will eliminate snow days altogether. Do you think West Michigan schools should follow suit?
Fleetwood Mac Coming to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena October 8
Just announced this morning, Fleetwood Mac will be returning to Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena on Monday, October 8, 2018!
South Haven Bans Smoking on Beaches and in Parks
The South Haven city council voted at its meeting Monday to ban smoking (including vaping) at public beaches and parks. This new law is expected to be enforced beginning around July 18, 2018.
Don’t Forget – These Are Grand Rapids’ Fireworks Laws
When can you legally light off fireworks within the city limits of Grand Rapids? Here's a handy guide.
UPDATE: Missing Van Buren County Boy Found Safe
UPDATE: The boy has been located.
Do You Park Downtown? This is an Important Announcement
If you often come to downtown Grand Rapids and park at meters, we have some news for you - soon your ParkMobile app will no longer work.
Brian Wilson Coming to Grand Rapids’ DeVos Performance Hall November 20
Great news, Brian Wilson fans! He'll be bringing his Greatest Hits Live tour to Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesdya, November 20, 2018!
Hot Weather is On the Way – Keep These Driving & Refueling
Summer is here, folks are travelling, and the weather is heating up. With high temps and humidity expected this weekend, we wanted to take a minute to remind you of what to do to keep the air quality clean (and also keep some money in your pocket.)