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H&M Coming To Woodland Mall

Wendy Reed — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:03 +0000

A press release sent out today says that Grand Rapids will be getting a new, and much anticipated retailer. The release, put out by H&M and Hennes & Mauritz said that West Michigan will have an H&M sometime in fall of 2013. H&M plans to continue to expand throughout the Midwest in 2013. Shoppers in western [...]

Grand Rapids Public Library "Construction Truck Petting Zoo"

Tom Cook — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:38:46 +0000

Kind of a neat event coming to the GR Public Library. It’s called the “Construction Truck Petting Zoo!” Is your child in awe of construction trucks? Would they like to see them up close and in-person? Come explore our petting zoo of real construction trucks on display. It happens on June 1st, 2013, from 10am [...]

Rare Planet Show May 24 through May 30

Tom Cook — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:53:02 +0000

In the next week, a rare occurrence will happen in the night sky. The planets of Jupiter, Venus and Mercury will be low in the sky and tightly grouped, meaning you’ll be able to see all of them with the naked-eye. This won’t happen again for at least another 12 years. Starting on Friday, May [...]

Dog Chases Woman In Her Wedding Dress

Tom Cook — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:23 +0000

Imagine for a second that your wedding isn’t too far off. Imagine that you walked down the street to Grandma’s house to show her your dress. Imagine you’re walking back home and some dummy in your family opens the door and a very excited dog gets out and gives chase. And imagine you’re not thinking [...]

Dogs And Cats May Soon Be Allowed To Travel On Amtrak

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:15:27 +0000

Want to take a family vacation this summer via Amtrak? You’ll have to leave your cat or dog at home. But that may soon change… Amtrak rules currently only allow service animals to be brought onboard. Amtrak.com explains: Generally, animals are not allowed on Amtrak. However, service animals are permitted in all areas where passengers [...]

A K-Mart "Big Gas" Commercial

Tom Cook — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:36 +0000

A while ago, K-Mart had a great commercial that featured various people claiming they were going to "Ship My Pants."

Now, K-Mart is back with another funny ad to promote "big gas savings" for their "Shop Your Way" rewards members. Of course, "big gas savings" is important and sounds pretty clos

Is It Time To Bring Back The West Michigan Grand Prix To Downtown Grand Rapids? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Memorial Day weekend means the Indianapolis 500! This weekend will be the 97th running of the race. But it’s been 14 years since race cars took to the streets of downtown Grand Rapids for the West Michigan Grand Prix. Is it time to bring back the West Michigan Grand Prix? The West Michigan Grand Prix [...]

Bethany Christian Services Invites The Public To Foster Care 101

Wendy Reed — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:49:24 +0000

Bethany Christian Services, the largest adoption agency in the U.S., is offering a free informative Foster Care Information Meeting. They'll be offering a relaxed atmosphere where the public will be able to ask questions and learn from their experienced staff about domestic and refugee foster care. This meeting will take place Monday, June 10 at 2pm at the Yankee Clipper Library on Leonard St. in Grand Rapids.

John Ball Zoo's "RendeZoo XXIV" is June 14

Andy Rent — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:24:59 +0000

Friday, June 14th will be a real Rock and Roar time at the zoo. For the 24th year, the John Ball Zoo Society will hold “RendeZoo XXIV – Rock and Roar” From 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, you’ll experience and enjoy the Zoo like never before. They’ll have Animal Training Demonstrations & Enrichment Activities • [...]

Slip! Slop! Slap! and, Wrap!

Andy Rent — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:58:02 +0000

The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And, Melanoma cases are growing at an alarming rate. We all should be aware of the dangers of too much sun without protection. While talking to The Skin Revitalizing Center and The Dermatology Offices of Jack A. Dekkinga M.D. and Gina C. Ang, M.D., I learned [...]

It's AMBER Alert Awareness Week In Michigan

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:28:45 +0000

Since the Michigan AMBER Alert program began in Michigan in 2001, 327 alerts have been issued for children. Michigan AMBER Alert Awareness Week provides and opportunity to support the program and review safety tips for kids. WZZM reports that 95% of AMBER Alerts have led to the safe return of a child. That’s a great [...]

River City Scholars Charter Academy "Give Back Day" Postponed

Tom Cook — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:49 +0000

The “clean up day” planned by River City Scholars Charter Academy has been postponed because of rain and the threat of severe weather. Students through 5th Grade had planned on picking up trash, cleaning windows and clearing sidewalks. The 1st grade students were going to plan to use a measuring wheel while walking and picking [...]

Bathroom iPad Stand + Toilet Paper Holder

Tom Cook — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:07 +0000

I’m always amused by the things that are offered to “make things easier” in the bathroom. And I’m not talking about items to “make things move along in the bathroom,” I’m talking about gadgets and accessories. For instance, back in the 80′s I remember laughing about an employer who had a phone installed next to [...]

Grand Rapids Festival Of The Arts 2013 Performance Schedule

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:21 +0000

Festival of the Arts is June 7 – 9 in Grand Rapids. Festival is a can’t-miss weekend and a sign of summer in Grand Rapids. Now, we can finalize our plans to attend and have fun. The Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts 2013 performance schedule has been released! You’ll find multiple stages of music, [...]

How To Talk To Children About The Oklahoma Tornado Disaster

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:10:02 +0000

The world was shocked by Monday’s tornado disaster in Oklahoma. It’s hard for adults to understand the magnitude of the destruction caused by the tornado. It’s ever harder for kids to grasp what has happened. Learn how the experts suggest to talk with children following the Oklahoma tornado disaster. Unfortunately, we’ve had to deal with [...]

Wet Nose Wednesday

Andy Rent — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:22:36 +0000

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s a “Wet Nose Wednesday” on Andy in the Morning. Nicole Cook from the Humane Society of West Michigan visited with Jake. Jake is a “100 pounds of love” Rottweiler. As intimidating as he may seem, Jake is full of fun and love and would make the right home a [...]

Bikers Against Breast Cancer Headlight Run is June 8

Andy Rent — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:03 +0000

A group of West Michigan bikers are helping in the battle against breast cancer. This is the third year for the Bikers Against Breast Cancer Headlight Run. Proceeds from the June 8th event will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure West Michigan. Our news partner, WZZM TV13, reports the ride starts at Teazers Bar [...]

Tornado Victim Finds Her Missing Dog During TV Interview

Tom Cook — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:28 +0000

I’m an animal lover. And I can’t imagine the shock people in Oklahoma are feeling. That’s especially so for people whose dogs are one of the only things they have in their life. So when I saw this video, I just had to share it with you. It’s a video of a tornado survivor talking [...]

What Little Trick Could Help You Get a Lost Wallet Returned?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:26 +0000

It costs a lot of money to raise kids, but who knew having them might actually help keep money in your wallet? A new study has found that people who find wallets with baby pictures inside them are more likely to return them than they are wallets without pictures of any cute lil’ buggers. (We [...]

Kids' Food Basket's 10 Year Family Gala Is June 8

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 +0000

Kids’ Food Basket works every day to fight childhood hunger in West Michigan. On June 8, Kids’ Food Basket will celebrate the amazing growth they’ve experienced in the past 10 years with a special family gala! Ten years ago Kids’ Food Basket was distributing 125 sack suppers a day at three locations. Today they are [...]