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Thinking about moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan? Before you load up the moving truck, there are a few things nobody tells you until it's too late. Ross Bacon with May Group Realtors at RE/MAX of Grand Rapids shares the honest picture of what life in Grand Rapids is actually like — and what to expect before you make the move.⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERSIntroduction (0:00)Michigan Is a Title State (0:22)Grand Rapids Traffic (1:27)Getting In and Out — GRR Airport (3:01)Rethinking Your Commute Math (4:33)Closing Thoughts (6:34)What No One Tells You About Moving to Grand RapidsMoving to Grand Rapids is one of the best decisions you can make — but there are a few things that trip up almost every newcomer, and knowing them ahead of time makes all the difference.Michigan Is a Title StateIf you're relocating from an attorney state like Georgia, New York, Massachusetts, or South Carolina, you're used to having a lawyer at the closing table. Michigan works differently. Here, a licensed title company handles your closing — no attorney required. The process is smooth and efficient, but it will feel different than what you're used to. Lean on your real estate agent and get comfortable with your title company early.Grand Rapids Traffic Is Not What You ThinkComing from Chicago, Atlanta, Denver, or any major metro? You're about to experience something genuinely surprising. Grand Rapids runs on a sensible grid system, highway access actually works, and the entire metro area is compact enough to cross in 20 to 25 minutes on a normal day. Locals will warn you about the 28th Street corridor on a Saturday. They mean well.Rethink Your Commute MathThis is the one that catches almost every out-of-towner off guard during the home search. In a big metro, 30 to 40 minutes from work lands you in a nice suburb. In Grand Rapids, 30 to 45 minutes from downtown could put you in a completely different county. Think in miles, not minutes. A 10- to 20-minute commute here still gives you access to a huge portion of the metro — and that range can get you a four-bedroom home with a backyard on a quiet street, something that simply does not exist at that price point in most American cities.Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)GRR is Michigan's second busiest airport, handling more than four million passengers a year with nonstop service to over 30 destinations. It is also in the middle of a major transformation — Project Elevate, a $500 million+ investment that includes a newly expanded Concourse A and a $135 million terminal enhancement project. GRR is the first small-hub airport in the United States to implement a consolidated baggage inspection system. You are not driving to Detroit to catch a flight.Grand Rapids is growing fast. And now you get to grow with it.
A sermon preached by pastor Jacey Davison at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
A sermon preached by pastor Jacey Davison at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
Recently I made a trip up to Grand Rapids MI, to hold for the first time my new grandson. While I was there I took notice of the continuing apostasy of the churches in an area once noted for Dutch Calvinism, Reformed Theology, Christian book publishing. This is the story of what this city once was.
In this GEMCast episode host Dr. Christina Shenvi is joined by Dr. Meredith Busman, Director of Observation Medicine at Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids Michigan, Program Director for the Observation Medicine Fellowship at Emergency Care Specialists, and co-chair of the ACEP Accelerate Observation Medicine: Science and Solutions conference. Observation medicine is an outpatient service that encompasses rapid treatment, assessment, and reassessment of select patients with the hopes of avoiding admission. Learn more about this new and rapidly developing subspecialty of emergency medicine, how ED-directed observation units function, and how they are particularly beneficial for older patients or those with dementia. The care provided in an observation unit uses predetermined protocols and pathways, leading to the notably shorter length of stay (LOS) – Dr. Busmans' unit has an average LOS of just 17 hours! A rapid turnaround, coupled with efficient care from specialists and multidisciplinary input, leads to better outcomes for patients. In older patients who are susceptible to unfavorable outcomes such as delirium and deconditioning from either ED boarding or inpatient stays, the impact of a specialized service can be significant on acute and long-term health. Alongside the benefits for patients, an observation unit helps offload patients from other services and can improve patient flow through busy EDs. For more show notes visit https://gedcollaborative.com/resource/boarding/the-17-hour-turnaround-rapid-safe-observation-care-for-older-adults/.
Preached by Jacey Davison at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
Preached by Jacey Davison at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
A single Bible command can expose a whole culture's excuses: “Be fertile and multiply.” We start there, not to argue statistics, but to ask a sharper spiritual question, what happens to our faith when we treat God's plain words like optional suggestions, and why do we do it in the first place?We then walk through Luke 19, from the Triumphal Entry to Jesus weeping over Jerusalem and the moment he cleanses the temple. The line is unforgettable: God's house is meant to be a house of prayer, yet it can become a den of thieves. We talk about what that looks like today, how prayer gets crowded out, and how quickly religious life can slide into noise, commerce, and self-protection instead of reverence.From there we sit in the heaviness of Psalm 88, one of the darkest prayers in the Bible, and pair it with Proverbs 13 on hope deferred, wisdom, and the life-giving power of instruction. We also touch current headlines, social media division, and why history matters, then spotlight Medal of Honor recipient Sgt James H Burbank and close with a long excerpt from Patrick Henry on illusions of hope and the lamp of experience.If you value Scripture-first commentary with a Christian worldview, listen now, share it with a friend, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.#ChristianNation#AmericanHeritage#DailyScriptureSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2
A sermon by Jacey Davison preached at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
A sermon by Jacey Davison preached at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
A sermon by Jacey Davison preached at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
A sermon by Jacey Davison preached at Ascension Church in Grand Rapids MI
Grand Rapids MI Mayor LaGrand makes stupid comments saying gun owners should be ashamed of themselves. In doing so he insulted millions of MI citizens, the states own constitution gun rights, sportsman, hunters. Trying to walk it back a couple days later made things worse. When will these morons ever learn? #gunrights #selfdefense #secondamendment #NRA #CCW
This is day one of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour. We’re in Grand Rapids Michigan with The Strains Music by: Ginger Wildheart Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership Donate on Venmo Tim Schall – $50 Dan Gerawan. -$50 Kirk Crawford – $50 John Morgan – $25 Rockbottom Rob Giglio – $20 Gregg Brofer – $20 Blake Johnston – $20 Todd Cunningham – $10 Steven Cohen – $10 Richard Fusey $8.99 Bruce McMillan – $3 (Venmo donation id is @Michael-Butler-11) PATREON DONORS Joe Pawlak – $16.66 Kirk Crawford – $12.77 Patrick Shanahan – $10 Brian Springer – $8 Michael Street – $7.50 Dave Slusher – $5.55 Robert Harvey – $5 Chiaki Hinohara – $5 MedakiMetal on Instagram Jamie Jefford – $5 Erik Klein – $5 Paul Smith – $5 Justin Lefkowitz – $5 Steve Trice – $5 James Shapiro – $5 Martin Clawley – $5 Nadi Itani – $5 Eric Stowell – $4 Mike Hellyer – 4 pounds Mark Mazzel – $3 Adrian Boschan – $2 Amelia Bowen – $2 RnR Pleeb – $1.42 3Legs4wheels – $1 Arne Stach – $1 Paypal Donors Dave Franco – $20 Steven Laperriere – $20 Jason Shepard – $10 Bradley Lisko – $10 Ralph Miller – $10 William Bealle – $10 School of Podcasting – $10 Jayce Lesniewski – $5 Christopher Del Grande – $5 Benjamin Mueller – $5 Jeff and Cheri Thieleke – $5 Vincent Crimi – $5 Jon Tennis – $5 Rachel Rosenberg – $5 Gregg Long – $5 Andrew Howe – $5 Peter Spark – $5 John Ofenloch – $5 Lasse Satvethagen – $2 Chad Kiffmeyer – $2 Dave Alexander – $2 Adam Croft – $2 Deborah Dreyfus – $2 Kai Matsuda – $2 William Moffett – $2 Brian Grattidge – $2The post Handsome Dick Manitoba Midwest Tour Day 1 Grand Rapids, MI first appeared on The Rock and Roll Geek Show.
Nick Ventura host of Art of Wild and founder of the whitetail film tour joins me this week. Join us Sunday April 12th at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids Michigan. Thanks for listening! LATITUDE OUTDOORS DEER HUNTER GEAR AMERICAN MADE TECHNICAL LAYERING SYSTEM DEER HUNTER SYNTHETICS INDUSTRY LEADING SCENTS AND LURES THE WHITETAIL FILM TOUR GET TICKETS
Send a textThe Squad welcomes certified forensic humorist GD Fenderson, pride of Maryland and the recipient of the most coveted of...awards. The Beaveman will be joining GD for his show, "Spotlight on Insanity," at the Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids Michigan on April 4, 2026. See the link below for tickets. You can also stream on Plauzzable.com.So they probably talk about the show this entire episode right? Right? Wrong. They talk about the dangers of, you guessed it, sanitation. Or in this case, poop. What a surprise. Join your favorite band of childish adults as they talk about the most useless of subjects. Take a break from the world around you. GD Fenderson's websitehttps://sogdfunny.com/youtube-videos.htmlTicket links for Spotlight on Insanity at the Wealthy Theatre in personhttps://grcmc.vbotickets.com/event/Spotlight_on_Insanity_Comedy_Show/182843Stream Spotlight on Insanity through Plauzzablehttps://plauzzable.com/event/23c2b3ba-fa69-441e-8d9e-2ca5b90bdb06https://www.slaptailnation.com/Support the show
Josh Taves is the Founder of Dialed Coffee Services based in Grand Rapids Michigan. We chat about his barista-forward espresso technician and services company whose goal is not only to fix equipment but to make the coffee taste better. We also chat about entrepreneurship, stress testing your business, and why he started a company so he could work less.The full episode dropped March 4, 2026. Watch and subscribe to @coffeepeoplepodcasts for more context, subscribe to the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/.Find online at:https://dialedcoffeeservices.com/https://www.instagram.com/dialedcoffeeservicesListen to the podcast ft. Roasted By Mom's Keri Elliot: https://youtu.be/EyXB7kf77GMMEET COFFEE PEOPLE IRL: March 8-10, Coffee Fest NYC - Booth 2716April 8-10, World of Coffee Expo (San Diego)Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gIsHff.Follow @roastar on Instagram. Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to!Head to www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com for links from the show, context to our conversation, and much more. We'll be sharing updates on our event calendar soon. Stay tuned to haceacoffee.com for updates on the 2026 roasting competition. Shop all of our coffee collaborations, including Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee! https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/collab-coffee/Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.This show is also supported by Marea Coffee , Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, MAMU Coffee, Acento Coffee Roasters, and Hacea Coffee Source.Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.
If you have been researching moving to Grand Rapids, Michigan, you have probably seen it described as affordable, artsy, and one of the Midwest's fastest-growing cities. Those headlines are not wrong. But they also do not tell the whole story.As a local real estate team serving the Grand Rapids area, we spend every day helping people relocate, upsize, downsize, and put down roots here. So let's talk honestly about what it is really like to live in Grand Rapids, what people love, what can be challenging, and who this West Michigan city is actually a good fit for.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now:Call or Text: (616) 330-2555Email: info@marketgr.comMoving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide!https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideMore from Group Realtors:Website
If you're considering moving to Grand Rapids, you aren't alone. As we move through 2026, West Michigan has become a top destination for those seeking a “booming” environment that balances vibrant city growth with a high quality of life.Whether you're coming from the East Coast, Chicago, or even the Sunbelt, here is everything you need to know about why Grand Rapids is the place to be this year.SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now:Call or Text: (616) 330-2555Email: info@marketgr.comMoving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide!https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guideFollow us: Website
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026Today, Democrats will hold a shadow hearing to rebut the whitewashing of the events surrounding the attack on the Capitol; the Pentagon is seeking to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank; an organizer was arrested on camera in Grand Rapids Michigan for protesting the US attack in Venezuela; Trump announces Pee Wee Himmler Stephen Miller will have an outsize role in running Venezuela; Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz's surprise announcement that he's dropping out; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Stories:5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot | CBS NewsDear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | Congressman Hakeem JeffriesPentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders | NBC NewsU.S. plan to ‘run' Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty | The Washington PostSen. Amy Klobuchar considering run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz ends reelection bid, sources say | CBS NewsGood TroubleThe federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules would: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether.Make your public comments opposing this!Submit Public CommentsFrom The Good Newswww.voteelmquist.comhttps://apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-texas-washington-16a91db6f9fa1c90f8c87efa907bb6a7https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate
Here's a new monthly podcast that Dylan's releasing on Patreon! Hometown Geology focuses on cities/locations around the world, chosen by patrons. This pilot episode highlights Dylan's current hometown of Grand Rapids, MI, home of gypsum mines, coal forests, and mastodon skeletons. Want to hear next month's episode on Asuncion, Paraguay's capital, or to pick your own destination? Click here to sign up on Patreon!