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Memorial Day Parades – Kent and Ottawa County

Tom Cook — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:18:00 +0000

Here it's Memorial Day Weekend. Many people view it as an extra day off, a day to grill, a day to have fun in the pool. But remember the true reason of Memorial Day, which is to remember - and give thanks for - the men and women who died serving t

Matt's Quote of the Day – Thomas Kempis

Matt Hendricks — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:41 +0000

Here’s today’s quote. As explained earlier sometimes they are inspirational, sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and sometimes they just make you say hmm…. First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. - Thomas a Kempis [button href="http://wfgr.com/tags/quote" title="Read More Inspirational Quotes" align="center"]

Red Wings + Griffins = History?

Craig Russell — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:14:33 +0000

The Red Wings still have a way to go to win he Stanley Cup. They are up on Chicago 3-1, but they then have to get past either San Jose or the defending champion LA Kings. THEN they would have to beat the Eastern Champs. That could be Boston or Pittsburgh. A long way to go.

Is It Time To Bring Back The West Michigan Grand Prix To Downtown Grand Rapids? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:41 +0000

Memorial Day weekend means the Indianapolis 500! This weekend will be the 97th running of the race. But it’s been 14 years since race cars took to the streets of downtown Grand Rapids for the West Michigan Grand Prix. Is it time to bring back the West Michigan Grand Prix? The West Michigan Grand Prix [...]

Way To Go Griffs! On To The Western Conference Finals!

Craig Russell — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:30 +0000

Storybook ending! Luke Glendeing, the only Grand Rapids native to ever play for the Griffins, scores the game winning goal in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against Toronto! Luke has stepped it up in the playoffs! Luke score just 8 goals in the regualr season in 51 games...in 11 playoff games, he has 5 goals. Way to go local boy!

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times For Monday May 20th

Matt Hendricks — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:32:11 +0000

Yep, that’s right, your chance to win $1000 (and even more) on WFGR. Just keep it here weekdays to score your share of the loot! Keep the phone number handy – (616) 459-9889 and be the 25th caller, and the cash is yours! Check back daily here too at WFGR.COM and I’ll even tell you [...]

The Best Of TEDxGrandRapids 2013 Via Twitter

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:20:45 +0000

TedxGrandRapids 2013 took place at Grand Rapids Civic Theater on May 9. The event spread “ideas worth spreading” and inspired hundreds. We have the highlights…via Twitter. “Art is a tool that can help people help people.” -Nicole Caruth #TEDxGR — Ben Lichtenwalner (@BLichtenwalner) May 9, 2013 A big unifying theme at this [...]

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Time For Friday May 17th

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:58 +0000

ArtPrize Announces Jurors For 2013

Matt Milhouse — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

ArtPrize begins September 18, but it’s been a busy spring for ArtPrize fans. Artist registration and artist/venue matching are currently taking place. Yesterday, ArtPrize announced the jurors for this year’s competition. Artist registration runs through June 6, while Artist/venue matching runs through June 20. As of this morning, a total of 125 matches have been [...]

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times for Thursday May 16th

Matt Hendricks — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:58:36 +0000

How To Properly Eat A Chicken Wing Because You're Doing It Wrong

Steven Bohner — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:29:06 +0000

Eating a chicken wing seems simple enough, right? Grab the chicken wing, bite the chicken wing, tear the flesh and meat from the bone, chew it, swallow, repeat... Wrong! Sure, maybe that's how you eat a drumstick, but if you eat the wing like that... You, sir, are a savage! Or just hungry. Whatever's clever.

Congrats To My Friend Jason–The TV Star!

Craig Russell — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:51:25 +0000

I have mentioned my friend Jason Kakabaker on the show before. Jason and I went to high school in Kalamazoo. And now Jason owns a bakery called smartly “The Cakeabakery.” Considering his name is Kakabaker, it kind of fits. Now word has come out the Jason and the Cakabakery will be featured on The Food [...]

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times for Wednesday May 15th

Matt Hendricks — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:10 +0000

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times for Tuesday May 14th

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:26:17 +0000

Grand Rapids Holds On To 'Beer City, USA' Title

Wendy Reed — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:50:02 +0000

Last year, Grand Rapids had to share the title of Beer City, USA with Asheville, North Carolina. This year, we didn't feel like sharing and after all 50,000 votes were tallied by the folks at Examiner.com, Grand Rapids came out on top. We are, once again (and this time without having to share), Beer City, USA!

WFGR CA$H GRAB – Secret Times for Monday May 13th

Matt Hendricks — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:01:40 +0000

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Iron Man 3′ and 'The Greaty Gatsby' Divide and Conquer

Jacob Hall — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:33:58 +0000

No one expected ‘The Great Gatsby‘ to take number one at the box office over ‘Iron Man 3‘ this weekend, but it did the next best thing: it opened huge at number two. There is no shame in this silver medal. Film Weekend Per Screen 1 Iron Man 3 $72,472,000 (-58.4) $17,040 $284,893,000 2 The Great Gatsby [...]

Superman Soars in New 'Man of Steel' Poster

Damon Houx — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:45:34 +0000

Though we're now in the midst of 2013's summer season of movies, it's kind of surprising that 'Man of Steel' is only a month away. We're starting to see TV ads and the like pop up everywhere now, and to get us excited for its arrival there's now a new poster.

5/3 Riverbank Run: Road Closings

Tom Cook — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:56:22 +0000

Looking forward to the 5/3 Riverbank Run on Saturday morning. Whether you’re running or watching, you’ll want to be aware of road closures in and around downtown. FRIDAY, MAY 10TH 3:00pm – Ottawa from Michigan to Lyon 6:00pm – Lyon between Ionia and Monroe Avenue 7:00pm – Monroe Center between Monroe Avenue and Ottawa SATURDAY, [...]

Hospital Report Day 7

Andy + Dave — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:50:22 +0000

Day 7….and what a completely different view I have of people that have to battle illness over a long period of time. This has been such a journey. I was given the all clear to try food last week Tuesday after having my gall bladder out over a month ago. I tried a little normal food, [...]