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West Michigan Restaurant Competing for Best Waterfront Spot in America

6+ hour, 45+ min ago  (275+ words) With miles and miles of Great Lakes coastline, Michigan has no shortage of great waterfront restaurants. And honestly" is there anything better than sitting on a patio on a warm summer evening, eating something delicious with a Lake Michigan breeze…...

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wgrd.com > michigan-movie-lost-treasure-sawtooth-island

A Forgotten Film Shot Right Here in Michigan

5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (248+ words) A movie was made in Benzie County, Michigan in 1998, called "The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island" which starred actor Ernest Borgnine. You can see it here. Ernest Borgnine enjoyed an extraordinarily prolific career spanning 61 years, during which he appeared in…...

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wgrd.com > holland-new-restaurant-shore-deboer

Longtime Holland Bakery Expanding with New Restaurant

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (344+ words) A longtime Holland family known for baking and breakfast is getting ready to add something new to the mix. The deBoer family has been part of the local food scene since 1956, when they first opened their bakery in Holland. The roots…...

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wgrd.com > acrisure-amphitheater-nicknames-grand-rapids

Acrisure Amphitheater Already Has Some Hilarious Nicknames

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (325+ words) Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids is scheduled to debut its first show on May 15, 2026, and locals have already started coming up with some inventive nicknames for the new venue. As the finishing touches are being put on the Acrisure…...

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wgrd.com > grand-butchers-closed-grand-rapids

Longtime Grand Rapids Butcher Shop and Deli Shuts Down

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (348+ words) After more than a dozen years serving up fresh cuts and friendly conversation, a longtime neighborhood staple in Grand Rapids has closed its doors. For many on the northeast side, it was a reliable spot for quality cuts and quick…...

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West Michigan Air Show Once Again Competing to be the Best in U.S.

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (277+ words) Did you know that the largest Fourth of July air show in the entire country is right here in West Michigan? It's back in the spotlight, competing once again to be the best in the nation! Last year Battle Creek…...

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wgrd.com > blanford-nature-center-admission-free-april

Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of April

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (220+ words) Looking for stuff to do with the kiddos'this month? Here's a chance for you to get outside and watch spring unfold in West Michigan - for free! Look for frogs, listen for birds, see plants emerge, and hang out with wildlife…...

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wgrd.com > wildroast-coffee-grand-rapids

Two New Coffee Shops are Brewing in Grand Rapids

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (267+ words) Grand Rapids coffee lovers, get ready to add some new stops to your caffeine route. Two new specialty coffee spots are coming to town, and they're bringing a lot of flavor and community vibes with them. The first, Wildroast Coffee…...

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wgrd.com > grand-rapids-fire-permit-rules

Want to Have a Bonfire in Grand Rapids? You'll Need a Permit

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (462+ words) With warmer weather returning, lots of us are ready to dust off the fire pit and settle in for those classic spring nights outside. But if you live in Grand Rapids, there's a rule that tends to catch people off…...