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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Pick-your-own weekend fix: Farmhaus Farms just folded into the Farmhaus family and it shows, with U-Pick apples, cherries, plums and pumpkins, a farm market, jams, salsas and mustards, plus fresh donuts, pies and ice cream.
Your next couch awaits: Grand Rapids Furniture Outlet quietly stocks liquidated, out-of-box pieces that are gently used and often in excellent shape, with clear photos and descriptions so you know what you’re getting.
Pho, boba, banh mi? Toastn’ Tea is the kind of cozy spot locals keep in their back pocket, with slurp-worthy pho, crispy fried chicken, banh mi with real crunch, and a varied tea lineup for your boba fix...
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The five stories Grand Rapids readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has completed its inaugural season with a total of 50 events, including several private events, and over 400,000 people attended.
Full story at fox17online.com ↗
The Grand Rapids Taco Week is underway, offering tacos for $3 each across Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Rockford.
Full story at grmag.com ↗
A $3 million renovation at Crahen Valley Park in Grand Rapids Township is nearing completion, adding nearly 1.7 miles of newly paved trails, rest stops, and scenic overlooks to the 200-acre park.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
The Sweet House in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is set to open its doors to the public for a free guided tour in honor of America's semiquincentennial.
Full story at woodtv.com ↗
Longtime Michigan radio pro Michelle McKormick has been hired by iHeartMedia to host mornings on Classic Hits WBFX (BIG 101.3/Grand Rapids) and Classic Rock WMRR (Rock 101.7/Muskegon), starting on Monday, 19.
Full story at ramp247.com ↗
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