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Palominos Mexican Cuisine is planning a 6,275 sqft restaurant with event spaces (including a covered patio) at 2184 Metro Lane SW near UM Health-West Hospital in Wyoming off M-6.

Construction will start in spring 2027 and it is set to open by year-end.

Simeon Baldwin, an early brick maker and civic leader, killed a 324-pound bear near Fulton Street and Union Avenue in 1856 (an act that gave his name to Baldwin Street located between Dwight and Diamond Avenue).

His legacy reflects local pioneer bravery.

At ArtPrize 2026, artist William Close transformed Pearl Street Bridge into a 250-foot Earth Harp by drawing haunting cello-like tones with rosin-coated gloves on Sept.

18. A parade with 15-foot papier mâché puppets soon followed & marked the lively opening of the competition.

Families tailgating at GVSU during parents' weekend shared their concerns about a series of campus incidents that began earlier this semester — interviews took place before Saturday's game.

Canfield Clean Air for a Cause

Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.

Canfield Clean Air for a Cause

Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.

The Game Changing Magic Tour: The World's Only Magic Show For Sports Fans

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