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Longtime Battle Creek Restaurant in Historic Train Depot Shuts Down, Building Up For Sale
Downtown Battle Creek says goodbye to Clara’s on the River after 34 years. The beloved restaurant inside the historic Michigan Central Railroad Depot on McCamly St. has shut down and is listed for sale at $2.5 million,

Downtown Muskegon’s Newest Restaurant Takes Diners on a Multi-Course Tour of Asia
Downtown Muskegon welcomes ZINI, a new dining concept featuring multi-course Asian flavor tours, handcrafted cocktails, and rotating weekly menus. Preview dinners are happening ahead of grand opening September 25.

Can Grand Rapids’ GRR Keep Its Crown as America’s Best Small Airport?
Grand Rapids' Gerald R. Ford International Airport is competing for USA Today's Best Small Airport in America. The nomination comes as GRR debuts a new $135 million terminal expansion featuring self-service baggage tech and local brews.

The Ultimate Grand Rapids Burger Guide: Top 20 Spots
Grand Rapids residents shared their go-to burger spots. We counted the votes—these 20 restaurants top the list for juiciest, most-loved burgers.

Michigan Drivers Rank Among Fastest in the U.S.
Michigan drivers love their speed. A study using Google data shows they average 68.1 mph—ranking with the fastest in the nation.

Did You Know Kent County Jail Was Once Downtown Grand Rapids?
Kent County Jail has stood at 703 Ball Avenue since the 1950s, but did you know it used to be in downtown Grand Rapids? Built in the 1870s, the original jail doubled as the sheriff’s home before it was demolished in 1958.

Do You Need a Permit for Fires in Grand Rapids?
Planning a backyard fire in Grand Rapids? You’ll need a permit, and your neighbors could weigh in. Here’s what many residents don’t realize about the city’s fire rules.

West Michigan Gem Crowned Among Best Waterfront Restaurants in America
A West Michigan favorite is getting national recognition. Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant in Holland has been voted the No. 7 waterfront dining spot in the country by USA Today readers.

State’s Most Dangerous City For Car Accidents is in West Michigan
Walker tops Michigan’s crash rankings in a new 2024 from Michigan Auto Law, with West Michigan cities appearing throughout the list of the state’s most dangerous driving areas.


