City of Kentwood

Grand Rapids Auto Gallery, the Gilmore become a resource for movie cars for Metro Cruise

As part of its coverage of the 28th Street Metro Cruise, WKTV Community Media center partnered with three area directors to create stories about classic cars and classic design.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood to close out its summer events with Food Truck Festival

As many as 20 food vendors will be present on Saturday, Sept. 11, in the parking lot of Kentwood’s Kent District Library at the city complex.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Pretty lights and Labor Day fun

It’s a three-day weekend with lots to do from John Ball Zoo’s IllumiZoo to Labor Day fun in Belding.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Veterans Council seeks nominations for three awards

Recently, the United Veterans Council of Kent County expanded its annual awards from one to three: Veteran of the Year, Association Member of the Year and Raising Up Veterans. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 14.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

From dogs to lemons, three KDL librarians ready to take on your questions in new podcast

Librarians from the KDL Tyron Township branch, KDL Gaines and Kentwood branches, and KDL Wyoming branch lead the podcast.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Roadwork, lane closures on 32nd Street west to Breton Avenue until at least Sept. 8

There was already roadwork being done Aug. 31 but there will be intermittent road closures during the next week in Kentwood on 32nd Street SE.

By:WKTV Staff

Local ALS Foundation hosts third annual PedALS event

The Susan Mast ALS Foundation will once again be hosting the PedALS this September. Sign ups are now be accepted.

By:Nathan Slauer, Community Contributor

The Rapid implements service enchantments, riders ride for free Monday and Tuesday

The changes will impact several routes in and and out of the Kentwood and Wyoming communities. To help users get accustom to the new routes, The Rapid will be free Monday and Tuesday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

BISSELL Pet Foundation fights shelter overcrowding

More than 1,800 pets adopted in recent nationwide emergency event to relieve animal shelters.

By:Brittany Schlacter, BiSSELL Pet Foundation

Holland Home expands with third assisted living building at Breton campus

Recently, Holland Home expanded its Breton Woods campus, located in Kentwood, to add a new 15-bed assisted living unit and activity center with a gym and exercise area.

By:WKTV Staff

For this Metro Cruise group, it’s not just about the cars — but the stories and the friendships, too

While it is the cars that bring these collectors together, it is the stories that build the friendships and keep these friends returning to the annual Metro Cruise.

By:Joanne BaileyBoorsma

Cascade Township to host ‘Metro Cruise Warm-Up’ all-ages event on Thursday, Aug. 26

The free event will take place from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and will feature activities for car enthusiasts, music lovers, and families and children.

By:WKTV Staff

County seeks applicants for boards and commissions, including a Wyoming resident to library board

One position requires a citizen of Wyoming to serve on the Kent District Library Board. But there are openings for anybody wanting to serve.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Cruise, looking east for cruise extension and more exposure, partners with Woodland Mall

Cruising with the 28th Street Metro Cruise once extended from Cascade to Wyoming, with Woodland Mall a turnaround for some. This year the mall will return to action.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Car talk and a look at what’s coming next

With Metro Cruise around the corner, we have some car talk, including a look at the oldest car in the world. Also, ArtPrize and a lot of cool events coming up this fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma