City of Kentwood

Woodland Mall’s Fathers Day promotion supports Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry

Through June 16, Woodland Mall is participating in a “Best Dad Ever” event where shoppers can nominate their dad and the mall donates to the pantry.

By:K.D. Norris

‘Where’s Curi’ latest summer adventure by Kent District Library

As part of its Summer Wonder program, the Kent District Library and the Kent County Parks Department are hosting a summer scavenger hunt.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

It’s back to summer fun in Kentwood as the Food Truck Festival returns to library parking lot

The City of Kentwood and GR8 Food Trucks aren’t waiting until the end of summer to offer the annual Food Truck Festival this year – they’re kicking off the season later this month with the first to two planned food truck events.

By:K.D. Norris

New CEO of The Rapid talks mobility spectrum, community development on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

Ms. Prato also details what drew her to West Michigan from the East Coast, and the similarities of services and differences of scale she now faces at The Rapid.

By:K.D. Norris

How an anti-racist art project in a neighboring community may have an impact on Wyoming, Kentwood

There are many people in the Wyoming and Kentwood area with connections and roots in the 49507 neighborhood where a new radical art project is giving that neighborhood a chance to change its narrative.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Responding to community interest, Kentwood’s Thursday Farmers Market returned for summer of food, fun (and music!)

In addition to the range of “farmers market” items for purchase, the market will also offer free classes and special events before or after shopping … including concerts.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

This weekend certainly won’t be as hot as Venus, but it might be a good day to cool down at a splash pad or venture into Grand Rapids for some cool music and art. This and more fun facts about Venus are only a click away!

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent District Library presents Summer Wonder

Join the 30-day challenge of reading while exploring the Kent County Parks.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

Lee high, East Lee grads share special night, stories of overcoming, with family and friends

Lee High School and East Lee Alternative School seniors celebrated but also looked ahead to the next chapter in their lives.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV Journal In Focus talks past, present and future with soon-to-retire KPS Superintendent Zoerhoff

Michael Zoerhoff has held many titles in the Kentwood Public Schools community, starting as a teacher, and, people will tell you, he never quite got that out of this system.

By:K.D. Norris

The Rapid to host Wave cardholder appreciation event

The 11-day event is designed to remind riders and residents of the changes to The Rapid with the Wave card.

By:Bill Kirk. The Rapid

City of Kentwood Summer Concert Series set to return to city complex in late June

No matter what kind of music you are into — country to soul to alt — the return of the local outdoor concert series later this month is sounding sweet.

By:K.D. Norris

Michigan Veterans Homes GR’s Memorial Day includes private ceremony but public display of 5,000 flags

Due to pandemic precautions, a planned Memorial Day tribute will be an invite-only event. But the public can pay their respect at the cemetery.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber gets back to in-person meetings

Chamber members said they were excited about being able to meet in person and reconnect.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

City of Kentwood’s Thursday Farmers Market returns June 3 with special activities, concerts planned

The market will take place 4:30-7:30 p.m. each Thursday in front of the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:K.D. Norris