Channel 95.7 - Today's Best Mix Without The Rap! » Downtown Grand Rapids http://mychannel957.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Grand Rapids' 'Blue Bridge' Will Get A Makeover, But Remain Blue http://mychannel957.com/grand-rapids-blue-bridge-will-get-a-makeover-but-remain-blue/ http://mychannel957.com/grand-rapids-blue-bridge-will-get-a-makeover-but-remain-blue/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:46:30 +0000 Wendy Reed http://mychannel957.com/?p=139137 There's been talk for a few months now of giving Grand Rapids' landmark 'Blue Bridge' a bit of a makeover, and it seems officials have finally come up with a plan. For those concerned that the color would change, fear not, we won't have to call it the red, green, yellow, or orange bridge in the future. The bridge will remain blue, but there are other changes being implemented, too. Find out more after the jump.

]]> http://mychannel957.com/grand-rapids-blue-bridge-will-get-a-makeover-but-remain-blue/feed/ 0 flickr, music2fish2 (eric lanning) Schuler Books To Close Their Downtown Grand Rapids Location http://mychannel957.com/schuler-books-to-close-their-downtown-grand-rapids-location/ http://mychannel957.com/schuler-books-to-close-their-downtown-grand-rapids-location/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:39:54 +0000 Wendy Reed http://mychannel957.com/?p=138763 Schuler Books, who currently own and operate three stores in the greater Grand Rapids area, will soon be closing their downtown location, according to owners Bill and Cecile Fehsenfeld. The store's lease will be coming up for renewal soon, and the owners have decided not to renew it for their space on Fountain St. (inside of the Steketee building).

]]> http://mychannel957.com/schuler-books-to-close-their-downtown-grand-rapids-location/feed/ 0 Facebook Tragedy in Downtown Grand Rapids http://mychannel957.com/tragedy-in-downtown-grand-rapids/ http://mychannel957.com/tragedy-in-downtown-grand-rapids/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:07:40 +0000 Andy Rent http://rivergrandrapids.com/?p=117512 It's a sad, somber time in downtown Grand Rapids as someone lies dead on a sidewalk.

A man fell, or possibly committed suicide by jumping, from the Ottawa/Fulton Parking ramp early this morning, sometime we believe between 7 and 7:30 a.m.

Paramedics, and Grand Rapids Police worked on the man for quite awhile to no avail.

]]> http://mychannel957.com/tragedy-in-downtown-grand-rapids/feed/ 0 Sunday Morning Townsquare, February 26th 2012 http://mychannel957.com/sunday-morning-townsquare-february-26th-2012/ http://mychannel957.com/sunday-morning-townsquare-february-26th-2012/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:00:32 +0000 Tom Cook http://mychannel957.com/?p=46779 Welcome to Paul Jendrasiak, the new host of “Sunday Morning Townsquare!”

On Feburary 26th, Paul spoke with:

  • Bing Goei (Eastern Floral), Brian Cousins (Wolverine Company Store) and Abbey Fowler (6.25 Pape
]]> http://mychannel957.com/sunday-morning-townsquare-february-26th-2012/feed/ 0 Madcap Coffee (Downtown GR) Voted One of Best In U.S. http://mychannel957.com/madcap-coffee-downtown-gr-voted-one-of-best-in-u-s/ http://mychannel957.com/madcap-coffee-downtown-gr-voted-one-of-best-in-u-s/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:58:27 +0000 Tom Cook http://mychannel957.com/?p=36397 We're a little behind the curve on this story, but a great story like this is better late than never.  The website Delish.com rated coffee shops all over the United States and our very own MADCAP COFFEE on Monroe Center was on the list!

Here's what they had to say...

]]> http://mychannel957.com/madcap-coffee-downtown-gr-voted-one-of-best-in-u-s/feed/ 0 "Before The Skates" at Rosa Parks Circle http://mychannel957.com/before-the-skates-at-rosa-parks-circle/ http://mychannel957.com/before-the-skates-at-rosa-parks-circle/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:53:20 +0000 Tom Cook http://mychannel957.com/?p=36355 I've said many times before that lifelong Grand Rapidians don't know what a great city they have.  From the philanthropy that built the arena, convention center and a lot of the Medical Mile, to the savvy business owners who continue to invest in downtown, GR has a vibe that few cities (smaller or bigger) can match

]]> http://mychannel957.com/before-the-skates-at-rosa-parks-circle/feed/ 0 4th of July Shooting Caught On Tape [Video] http://mychannel957.com/4th-of-july-shooting-caught-on-tape-video/ http://mychannel957.com/4th-of-july-shooting-caught-on-tape-video/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:24:29 +0000 Wendy Reed http://mychannel957.com/?p=14438 The shooting that occurred in downtown Grand Rapids after the fireworks on Monday night was caught on tape!

A man named Tom Daly shot the video using his cell phone and then posted it on  YouTube.  The fight started in the parking lot across from Rosa Parks  Circle after the fireworks Monday night.

Police say after a few minutes someone fired a gun several times.   William Brown, 19, and Deron Rodriguez, 20, were watching the fight.   Both were shot in the leg.

]]> http://mychannel957.com/4th-of-july-shooting-caught-on-tape-video/feed/ 0 (flickr, nateda3rd) Buffalo Wild Wings Coming To Downtown Grand Rapids http://mychannel957.com/buffalo-wild-wings-coming-to-downtown-grand-rapids/ http://mychannel957.com/buffalo-wild-wings-coming-to-downtown-grand-rapids/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:36:10 +0000 Wendy Reed http://mychannel957.com/?p=13462 It looks like Buffalo Wild Wings will be coming to Downtown Grand Rapids.  A franchise president told WZZM 13 news that he is working on an agreement to buy the former Tap House sports bar on Ionia Avenue and turn it into a Buffalo Wild Wings.

]]> http://mychannel957.com/buffalo-wild-wings-coming-to-downtown-grand-rapids/feed/ 0 (flickr, Bob B. Brown) Mixed Feelings On Proposed River City Bike Week http://mychannel957.com/mixed-feelings-on-proposed-river-city-bike-week/ http://mychannel957.com/mixed-feelings-on-proposed-river-city-bike-week/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:52:25 +0000 Wendy Reed http://mychannel957.com/?p=2782 Downtown Grand Rapids is a great place for festivals. We've definitely seen that with ArtPrize, Celebration On The Grand, and the Art Festival. But, is Grand Rapids ready for a Bike Week?

Organizers are proposing an event, which could potentially bring in 40,000 bikers from all over the country to Downtown G-Rap. They say that the event (July 17-24) could potentially bring $21 million in revenue to downtown businesses. But, some of those businesses don't want to be a part of it.

]]> http://mychannel957.com/mixed-feelings-on-proposed-river-city-bike-week/feed/ 0 Thousands of motorcycles downtown. Is this a good idea?