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From the Michigan St. Bridge to the Grand River, these vintage color photos show a city as your grandparents remember it.

LGBTQ-owned downtown Grand Rapids shop The 12th House is officially closing its Jefferson Avenue storefront by the end of the year, though pop-ups and online sales will continue.

Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opens its Grandville, Michigan, restaurant at 3148 44th St. SW on Friday, October 9. The new location serves Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, sliders, sides, and seven customizable spice levels

If Michigan lawns look a little shaggier than they did in May, lawn care burnout may be to blame. By September, plenty of homeowners are simply over mowing.

Although named in 1899, it took 30 years before Dildine showed up on atlases..... and even then it didn't last very long...

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto has welcomed three baby capybara pups just in time for the end of the season. Visitors have until October 11 to see the new triplets before the park closes for the winter.

Five homeless men have died near a river in Michigan’s capital over the past year, raising concerns among investigators that the deaths could be connected.

Someone stole the iconic entrance sign at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Park staff are asking whoever took it to bring it back, no questions asked.

Anna Kendrick praised two of Grand Rapids' signature spots, John Ball Zoo and ArtPrize, during her Kimmel appearance.

Grand Rapids is getting its very first do-it-yourself auto repair garage. Wrench Club pairs $9.95 monthly clubhouse access with hourly bay rentals, two-post vehicle hoists, professional tool carts, and step-by-step diagnostic software.

I’ve been fishing Michigan waters my whole life, and I’d never even heard of a greenside darter. Maybe that’s because they hadn’t been spotted in one of Michigan’s rivers for more than 100 years.

South Haven's new water tower featuring lighthouse mural artwork is nominated for Tnemec's national Tank of the Year contest. Learn the history behind the upgrade and how to vote for West Michigan before October 16

Jalen Duren just locked in a massive five-year deal with the Pistons, putting pen to paper right before the deadline hit.

Staind is coming back to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena with an incredible lineup, and you could score premium seats to the show! Here’s how you can enter to win.

A second Nonla Burger is coming to Grand Rapids across from Celebration Cinema North. Check out the new Knapp's Corner spot, famous smash burgers, loaded fries, and rotating shakes.

The Wayland Hot 'n Now marks one year in business with throwback pricing, anniversary merch, and other freebies.

Cars were so restricted in 1900 that horses and bikes could easily outpace them.

Video released by Kent County deputies shows a 3:00 a.m. theft spree involving four stolen cars that ended in crashes and a boat rescue on the Grand River.