Grand Rapids
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The 3 best ice cream shops in Grand Rapids, as chosen by readers
Summer is coming, so we asked our readers to give us their picks for the best ice cream places in Grand Rapids. After a month of voting, the results are in, with three ice cream shops rising to the top. Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting, these spots are a must-visit for any…
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4 Michigan dispensaries that will deliver weed straight to your doorstep
Michigan dispensaries have some fantastic delivery options—from Detroit to Grand Rapids, and just about everywhere where it’s legal in between. Here are 4 choices for weed delivery across the Mitten.
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Readers’ Choice: Top 5 Bowling Spots in Michigan
Our readers have spoken, and we’ve compiled a list of the five best bowling alleys in Michigan according to our recent poll.
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Thousands of workers rush to ‘make it in Michigan’ as clean energy jobs multiply
A massive marketing campaign designed to fill manufacturing jobs in Michigan is starting to pay dividends for employers—and the state’s economy.
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12 ways to celebrate 420 in Michigan in 2024
When it comes to celebrating the biggest marijuana holiday of the year, Michiganders really know how to bring the party.
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Michigan leaders stand behind Biden in ‘fight for the soul of the nation’
Democrats are drawing a clear contrast between President Biden’s effort to lower costs and create jobs and ex-President Trump’s “record of failed policies.”
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Whitmer calls Trump’s comments on border security ‘baloney’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer clapped back at comments made by former President Donald Trump while he was in Grand Rapids Tuesday for a campaign event.
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Dems and pro-immigrant groups push back on Trump’s Grand Rapids visit
Democrats and pro-immigrant groups on Tuesday raised concerns that ex-President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids will stoke fear and increase divisions.
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What are your favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids boasts a diverse and delectable array of restaurants, cafes, and bistros, each with its own unique flavor and charm. From burgers to burritos, Grand Rapids’ culinary landscape is as varied as the Michigan seasons. Here at The ‘Gander, we’re working on a guide to all the food in the Furniture City, and we…
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Repeal of old abortion laws helps address ‘access crisis’ in West Michigan
Last year, Michigan lawmakers repealed several laws to help expand access to abortion. And this year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan is doing exactly that.

























