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Grand Rapids named ‘Beer City’ for fourth consecutive year

Grand Rapids named ‘Beer City’ for fourth consecutive year

According to a report from 13 On Your Side, USA Today has named Grand Rapids the best beer city in America once again as part of their “10 Best Readers’ Choice” of 2024. Make it four in a row now for the city home to countless breweries. USA Today cited both Founders Brewing Company and…MORE

Laughfest 2024 will take place from March 6th-10th

Laughfest 2024 will take place from March 6th-10th

Gilda’s Laughfest is coming back on March 6th through the 10th  Shows include:  Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is a vibrant FREE emotional health support community of children, adults, families, and friends on any kind of cancer journey or those grieving a death due to any cause.  Proceeds from Gilda’s LaughFest benefit Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids. “Gilda’s…MORE

Can “Dry January” Improve Your Health?

For those participating, welcome to “Dry January.” It started in 2013 and encourages people to take the entire month off from drinking alcohol in any form. Initially, 4,300 people took the no-booze pledge. That number grew to over five million in 2017. Those who participate, claim to experience a variety of health benefits by the…MORE

Study: Most Americans Believe Money CAN Buy Happiness

Study: Most Americans Believe Money CAN Buy Happiness

In spite of what you may have heard, money can buy happiness. At least that’s the opinion of more than 60 percent of Americans, according to a new poll conducted by the financial services firm Empower. What’s more is the respondents shared the exact amount one would need to make to achieve true happiness: about…MORE

Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Little Caesars Arena on March 23rd

Olivia Rodrigo is coming to Little Caesars Arena on March 23rd

With the highly anticipated release of her sophomore album GUTS, Olivia Rodrigo has announced her world tour which will be making a tour stop in Detroit at Little Caesars Palace on March 23rd. Ticket Link: ticketmaster.com/oliviarodrigoMORE

Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World are coming to the Van Andel Arena this Spring!

Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World are coming to the Van Andel Arena this Spring!

Fall Out Boy is extending their tour, which they updated to the ‘So Much For (2our) Dust’ tour and announced they’ll be stopping at Van Andel Arena, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan, and Games We Play will be joining them on their Grand Rapids stop. Show and Ticket Info Available HEREMORE

HUNKS The Show is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

HUNKS The Show is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Perfect for a Girls’ Night Out!  HUNKS The Show Friday, November 17th at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort at 8 PM The #1 Bachelorette Destination showcases interactive, choreographed routines to thumping beats and dazzling light shows. The on-stage seats put you front and center for the best view in the house, and the hot seat, in…MORE

Holland man’s attempt to swim across Lake Michigan called off

Holland man’s attempt to swim across Lake Michigan called off

You probably heard about it earlier this year. A man from Holland was going to attempt to swim across Lake Michigan, from Wisconsin to Michigan. Well, that is no longer happening. According to a report from 13 On Your Side, Bryan Huffman, 50, was in the water for about 13 hours, swimming about 12 of…MORE