West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)
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Episodes
Rosie’s new book is: To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.
Rosie's book is an inspiring collection of recipes preserved on gravestones, with fascinating interviews from the families, celebrating the beloved food legacies of their dearly departed.
As the fou...
Dan joined us on the program to discuss Wedgwood's all-new Audere Transitional Living Program, a specialized residential treatment program designed for teens ages 15-18 who are transitioning from residential treatment to independent living.
The 10-bedroom, 7,933 SF three-story facility sits adjacent to the Wedgwood campus in Kent...
Dawn & Barbara joined us for an insider's look at the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival, which returns to DeVos Place, November 21-22, just in time for the holiday season. General Admi...
In Michigan, it is estimated that approximately 9,900 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer each year, according to 2025 data from the State of Michigan.
Dr. Gaunt joined us on the program to remind us about the importance of early detection for breast cancer, and to also dispel s...
LionHeart Productions, based in Grant, Michigan, is a community theater organization that’s been producing family-friendly productions for Newaygo County for over 20 years.
Matilda the Musical is based on the 1988 novel Matilda by British Author Roald Dahl. Today, i...
Patrick joined us in this segment to discuss a major change in how gasoline is taxed in Michigan.
Michigan's new gas tax system will take effect on January 1, 2026.
The new system will eliminate the 6% sales tax on fuel and replace it with a higher per-gallon state tax, which will r...
We spoke with him during his visit to Traverse City this August for the inaugural Traverse City Food and Wine Event.
Anani is a Palestinian-Egyptian American chef and restaurateur who comes across as confident and highly compassionate.
He is known for proudly and passionately infusing his heritage into his culinary identity and his re...
Tower spoke with John U. Bacon about his new book, “THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald.”
In The Gales of November, John U. Bacon delivers the definitive account of the disaster. Drawing on more than 100 interviews with families, friends, and former cr...
Dave spoke with us about the annual “Invest In Ability” Event & Dinner on Thursday, November 6, at the Beautiful new Silva, in downtown Grand Rapids.
Invest in Ability celebrates the accomplishments of community members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff who are the key holders to unlocking opportuni...
Autumn in the mitten state, means Michigan’s 19 million acres of forests begin their transition from the greens of summer to a diverse palette of multiple shades of reds, oranges and yellows of fall,
Nick noted that Michigan is a global destination for tourism year-round and that multiple Michigan destinations, from SE Mic...
Angela spoke with us about a big celebration for the Kent County Animal Shelter happening on October 16.
The shelter will be celebrating their 85th Anniversary that afternoon with a Fall Celebration event open to the public. Guests will enjoy seasonal treats like cider and donuts, plus kids’ activities. There are also special anniversary rate...
Ashlee joined us to discuss this important local scholarship program and how it is now expanding to make it easier for Grand Rapids students to move from community college to a four-year college degree.
Ashlee informed us that in January of 2026, graduates of Grand Rapids Community College with an associate's degree will be eligible ...
Micah joined us to remind Kent County residents to refresh their recycling habits with the newly released annual Fall Recycling Guide from the Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW).
The 2025 Fall Recycling Guide offers recommendations to help residents properly recycle or dispose of common househ...
Detective Fisher joined us on the program to talk about the recent launch of an awareness campaign by his task force and the Michigan State police to inform parents about the growing dangers of online sexual predators, as well as sextortion, grooming, and other pred...
Dawn joined us for a preview of Midwest’s premier culinary celebration – the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival – returns to DeVos Place, November 21-22, just in time for the holid...
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, which has helped generations of Michiganders retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. It’s one of the most successful initiatives in American history, and a new AARP survey shows it’s still doing exactly what it was built to do. AARP is proudly honoring the leg...
In this episode, host Phil Tower chats with Brian Smith, Food & Beverage Director, Treetops Resort.
Brian spoke with us about Color tour getaways in the region, including Treetops' new Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner.
Treetops Resort is offering its first Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner. Experience Fall with creative cuisine, paired with tastings of Michigan beer and wine, all atop the spectacular views only offere...
This year marks the first Michigan College Savings Month since MET lowered its minimum contribution to just $25 to support more Michigan families in starting to save for their child’s future education. The change opens the door for more families to take ad...
This episode was recorded on location in Traverse City, Michigan—home to one of the region’s most celebrated wineries, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery.
Patrick Brys is the creative force behind the estate’s operations and guest experiences.
Since joining the family business, Patrick has helped transform Brys Estate into n...
Sierra joined us to talk about Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids sponsoring their 11th annual West Side Walk for Gilda’s Club on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The walk is all about celebrating and supporting the thousands of lives touched by Gilda’s free emotional health programs for individuals and families navigati...
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