The Humane Society of West Michigan has put out a call on social media asking for those interested in temporarily providing foster homes for displaced dogs.
June 16th has become the 'unofficial' celebration of everything West Michigan, and specifically Grand Rapids, as a nod to the area code 616 for the city and much of the metro area. This year the Grand Rapids Hip Hop Coalition and Grand Stand Pictures are throwing a party to celebrate Grand Rapids on 616 Day.
A new 12-bill package has been introduced to the Michigan State Senate by a coalition of lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle, including Republican Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Roger Victory of Hudsonville and ranking Democratic Sen. Stephanie Chang of Detroit, that would bring police reform to Michigan.
A local advocacy group is planning a protest in downtown Grand Rapids on Friday because of the hiring of a controversial candidate as the police department's new Chief of Staff.
As more events are announced for what is feeling more and more like 'post-pandemic' life, the Michigan International Auto Show is teaming up with Studio C in downtown Grand Rapids for a VIP Rooftop Party and Movie Premiere for the new Fast & Furious movie, F9.
Legislation recently introduced in the Michigan State Senate would allow gun owners to carry their guns, openly or concealed, without having to obtain a license.
City High Middle School in Grand Rapids and Black River Public School in Holland have topped the US News and World Report for top public high schools in West Michigan.