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Who Has The Best Coney Dog In West Michigan?

Joe Knight — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:15:18 +0000

We are constantly trying to figure out where to get the best grub in West Michigan. A few months ago we had a poll that asked where you could find the best pizza on this side of the state. Now we want to know who has the best Coney Dog in West Michigan… Source: Who [...]

The Local Link- Episode 2

Jackie — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:05:33 +0000

Even though I got ripped apart on Free Beer and Hot Wings, that does not stop me! I persevere, I don’t give up, I keep on keepin’ on! I decided to feature a band I had put online a few weeks back, A Hero Falls. I really liked them so I thought I would share [...]

Grand Rapids Civic Theater Presents: Night of the Living Dead [VIDEO]

Jackie — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:19:41 +0000

I am a theater geek, there I said… I love theater and I audition for any play that is being put on in Grand Rapids, even if its something that doesnt interest me! Well I got lucky because the Grand Rapids Civic Theater is putting on “Night of the Living Dead” and that DEFINITLY interested [...]

The Best Thing About ArtPrize Is…

JT — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:20:02 +0000

Not afraid to admit that I know jack s___ about art. That's why it struck me as odd when station management approached me about reviewing entries for Art Prize. I immediately pleaded ignorance. “There's nudes” I was told. SOLD! I'm in. So as your newly acclaimed GRD art critic, I JT (pronounced “Zhay Te” from [...]

WGRD's Jackie Models in Charity Runway Show

Jackie — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:52:04 +0000

This past Thursday I got the pleasure of modeling make up in the “Red Alert” runway show. Red Alert is a charity that is raising money to help promote awareness for AIDS and HIV sufferers as well as families of HIV and AIDS victims. For more information on the event, and how you can donate [...]

Best Outdoor Activities Around Grand Rapids- Jackie's Top Five

Jackie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:12:19 +0000

It's summer time! So lets get outside and do something fun, here are the top 5 places in Grand Rapids you all should check out this summer for your outdoor destinations!

Best Places to Meet Singles in Grand Rapids – Our Top Five

Jackie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:06:03 +0000

I have some single friends, and they are always telling me, “there's no place around here to meet anybody!” and I said yes there is, its just not at your bar… there's where your gonna get a hit and run, (you know a hit it and quit it…) so if you are actually looking to [...]

Sluts Take Over Grand Rapids – Slut Walk 2011 [PHOTOS]

Steven Bohner — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:38:12 +0000

On Saturday, June 25th, hundreds of West Michiganders descended upon downtown Grand Rapids in the first annual ‘Slut Walk’. Contrary to what you are thinking, the ‘Slut Walk’ is to bring awareness to the fact that a woman’s body should be respected and no matter what she wears it should never lead to sexual assault. [...]