World of Winter Delays Events as Dangerous Cold Hits Grand Rapids
World of Winter is postponing weekend events in Grand Rapids due to extreme cold, while art installations remain open through the festival’s March 1 end.
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Meet the Comics: LaughFest’s 16th Annual Lineup Is Here
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After Years as a Food Truck, This West Michigan BBQ Favorite is Opening a Location
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NWS Urges Drivers to Stay Off Roads as Whiteouts Hit West Michigan
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WWE’s Royal Rumble Is Coming to Grand Rapids Movie Theaters
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This New Van Andel Arena Upgrade Means You Won’t Miss the Action
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This New Caledonia Thrift Store Lets You Shop and Support Others
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This West Michigan Festival Invites the Crowd Onstage To Play
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A Quick Tuesday Stop at a KDL Branch This Month Could Protect Your Home
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What’s New in 2026 for Grand Rapids’ World of Winter Festival
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Grand Rapids Rapper Turns a Dream Lyric Into a Real Halftime Show
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Netflix Is Using Stranger Things to Save Movie Theaters in Michigan
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