City of Kentwood
Woodland Mall’s Apple Store reopens as more retailers, restaurants welcome guests back
Apple, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Von Maur are among the 80 retailers and restaurants that have reopened since June 1.
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Gov. Whitmer to announce fall school reopening ‘roadmap’ June 30 as budget concerns grow
With input from local education leaders, the governor plans to announce a “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” for schools to reopen.
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Splash, splash: Wyoming set to open splash pads July 6
Splash pads in Kentwood and at Millennium Park are now open.
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Kentwood Master Plan update, nearing completion, detailed on WKTV Journal In Focus
High on the list of areas to have updated plans are development near and along the extension of Breton Avenue south of 52nd Street, as well as the 28th and 29th streets business district.
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SpartanNash relaunches partnership with Flashfood
The Flashfood partnership is designed to help reduce food waste by allowing customers to purchase items at up to 50 percent off.
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Hand2Hand creates a win-win by helping families and keeping local restaurants busy
During the recent Stay Home, Stay Safe quarantine, Hand2Hand created a program that provided a break from cooking for its families while giving local restaurants stability and income.
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KDL closes internet gap by offering hotspots; state hotspot map available
KDL has hotspots available to area residents while the state of Michigan releases a map of free hotspots within the state.
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City of Kentwood reopens, seeks donations for Little Free Pantry; senior meals also available
Located within the Kentwood Activities Center, the pantry typically serves hundreds of people each year, but that is expected to increase due to the financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus.
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School News Network: Ending the school year
Students and staff celebrate the end of school and a look at just how the lost of sales revenue will impact area schools.
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Kentwood, Byron Township make sure the beat goes on
Area residents looking to enjoy an outdoor summer concert will not have to look further than their own backyard.
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As local education leader warns of school budget deficits due to pandemic impact, Kent-ISD videos explain situation
While the looming school funding concerns are just beginning to hit the news, the community may have some questions, need a little background and history.
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Snapshots: Yes, there really is something to do this weekend
Yes Virginia, places are starting to open up including the beach at Kent County’s Millennium Park.
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WKTV video: Kentwood’s Public Works Department brings big truck parade to community
In this time of social distancing, and in lieu of a traditional open house for National Public Works Week, city vehicles and crews gave the community a parade of big trucks — and smiles.
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