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The Props Don't Stop: Mad Props | LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
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- The Props Don't Stop: Mad Props | LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- The Living West Michigan team travels to Mad Props, West Michigan's only prop house. With an array of whimsical items and one-of-a-kind sets, there is a wealth of creativity to explore and discover. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the artistry and craftsmanship required to bring imaginative worlds to life right here in our community.
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- 1” Type C Sony BVH-3100 VTR #History #broadcasting #TapeMachine #VideoEditing #MediaPreservation
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Before streaming.
Before hard drives.
Before “upload complete.”
Television lived on magnetic tape.
When WGVU-TV signed on in 1972, broadcast video ran on massive 2-inch reels developed by engineers at Ampex in 1956. These machines were enormous, mechanical beasts that spun tape at high speed just to get a clear image. 📼
By the late 1970s, WGVU moved to 1-inch tape. That was a big deal.
Compared to the older 2-inch “Quad” systems, 1-inch was:
✔️ Smaller
✔️ More reliable
✔️ Easier to edit
✔️ Still full broadcast quality
It powered public television through the 80s and into the early 90s. Local productions. Community stories. Arts, culture, journalism. All living on magnetic reels.
Then came the next leap.
In 2003, we began transitioning to digital video.
By 2004, we were fully migrated. Tape decks gave way to servers. Shelves of reels be...
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- Backpacking the Good Place | Isle Royale For All Part 2 | Color Out Here
- Runtime
- 19:13
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Alice and the Color Out Here community members continue their Isle Royale journey by putting their backpacking skills,and their physical and inner strength to the test. As they carry the weight of their packs, walk the rugged landscape, and experience the island's remarkable flora and fauna, they discover why Isle Royale is called "Minong," meaning "The Good Place." Along the way, they learn that the journey is about more than endurance, it's about the strength we build, the weight we share, and the connections that carry us forward.
Funding providing by The Wege Foundation.
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- ACE | Jobs Explained #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Big job. Four paws
Meet ACE and his partner Jacob, working together to keep patients, visitors and team members safe every day.
@corewellhealth
#JobsExplained #CorewellHealth #JobsExplainedWGVU
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- West Michigan pharmacists warn lawmakers of growing 'pharmacy deserts' #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Some West Michigan independent pharmacists say they’re losing money with every prescription they fill. They met with state lawmakers Tuesday in Grand Rapids.
Advocates like Brandi Chane of American Pharmacies notes in some areas, drugstores may be the only local source for vaccinations, health screenings and over-the-counter advice.
Locally owned pharmacies are closing across Michigan, due to low reimbursement rates and the fee structure imposed by Pharmacy Benefit Managers.
PBMs are third-party companies acting as middlemen between drug manufacturers, health insurance plans, and retail pharmacies.
They were designed to streamline and oversee the process.
#wgvunews #communityimpact #westmichigan #pbs
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- New Episodes Out Today! │ LIVING WEST MICHIGAN #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Watch the series premiere of Living West Michigan now on the PBS App, or join us tonight at 7:30 PM for the broadcast debut. Link to the episode in the comments!
#LivingWestMichigan #WGVU #PBS #OUTNOW
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- Kent County and Grand Rapids election officials publicly test voting machines #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Kent County and Grand Rapids election officials are publicly testing equipment that makes elections run fairly and smoothly
Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons joined Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and other election officials as they begin the voting machines testing process making sure tabulators are zeroed out, ensuring fair and accurate election results.
John Truscott observed as a representative of Pillars of the Community, a national organization seeking to bolster faith in elections by hosting conversations on both sides of the political aisle.
#communityimpact #grandrapids #westmichigan
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- Medical Assistant Heather Hill | Jobs Explained #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Medical Assistants are often the first face patients see and a key part of every visit. From direct patient care to behind-the-scenes work and training new team members, their impact is felt every day. Meet Heather. @corewellhealth #JobsExplained #CorewellHealth #JobsExplainedWGVU
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- Grand Rapids Airport partners with GoodMaps to improve accessibility for all travelers #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- People with vision, hearing or mobility challenges now have a new tool to help them travel through Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority is partnering with GoodMaps, launching a smartphone app that helps passengers navigate the airport and offers an alert system paired with the airport’s central dispatch to guide them during an emergency.
Taylor Derusha with the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired is a legally blind traveler who has heard of GoodMaps but hasn’t been able to use it anywhere in West Michigan until now.
#communityimpact #wgvu #grandrapids
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- Mini Items and Large Stories: This is the Midwest Miniatures Museum │ LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
- Runtime
- 8:13
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Join the Living West Michigan team as we travel to the Midwest Miniatures Museum in Grand Haven, Michigan. Here, we discover how these small-scale treasures carry profound significance. Every piece of art represents countless hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Follow along as artist Jane Graber explains the painstaking dedication required for her work.
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- Child Life Specialist Katrena Froh | Jobs Explained #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- On the Corewell Health team, every office is unique. Every role is essential. Meet Keisha, bringing care to patients from the sky.
@corewellhealth
#JobsExplained #CorewellHealth #JobsExplainedWGVU
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- Flicks and Fun: A Trip to the Grand Rapids Film Society┃LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
- Runtime
- 7:26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Come along as Living West Michigan takes a trip to the Grand Rapids Film Society. The film society has grown to be a large pillar of the Grand Rapids film scene. By providing a home for local filmmakers and cinephiles alike as part of the Wealthy Theatre and through Open Projector Night, there is so much to do to support and celebrate local art!
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#GrandRapidsFilm #localfilm #grandrapids #wgvu #indiefilmmaking#indietheatre
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- Therapy Dogs: The Impact #shorts #livingWestMichigan
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Follow along as Living West Michigan heads to StoryPoint in Rockford, Michigan, to see how West Michigan Therapy Dogs are helping out West Michigan's local community. Within this adventure, you'll meet Walter, a Golden Retriever who is so much more than just a 'good dog.' With their 25+ years of experience, come along and see why West Michigan Therapy Dogs has become a pillar of our local community
#westmichigan #therapydogs #mentalwellness #dogs #livingwestmichigan
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- Aero Med Keisha | Jobs Explained #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- On the Corewell Health team, every office is unique. Every role is essential. Meet Keisha, bringing care to patients from the sky.
@corewellhealth
#JobsExplained #CorewellHealth #JobsExplainedWGVU
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- Grand Rapids community hub 'Genesis Suites' celebrates major accessibility upgrades #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Genesis Suites, a community hub on Grand Rapids’ southeast side has cut the ribbon on a significant accessibility and structural improvement project.
Dallas Lenear is co-owner of Genesis Suites, a community hub in the 1300 block of Alger Street Southeast on Grand Rapids’ southeast side. He says when he and his wife bought the 72-year-old building three years ago, it already had event space and offices for community outreach organizations.
Partnering with tenant the Black Impact Collaborative, the two entities installed a new elevator, making the hub accessible to community members of all abilities. A grant awarded to BIC also financed accessible restrooms and expanded on the building’s community gathering capabilities.
Genesis Suites is home to over six different community organizations.
#GenesisSuites #GrandRapids #CommunityImpact #WGVU
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- Therapy Dogs Helping Our Local Community #livingwestmichigan #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Check out Living West Michigan’s new full-length video centered around how local pups are lending a paw in your area. The West Michigan Therapy Dogs have been around for 25 years and have been supporting the community ever since, brightening the days of those who need it most.
#therapydogs #dogs #westmichigan #communityimpact
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- Community Health Worker Julia Smith | Jobs Explained #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Care starts in the community. Behind every connection and every life touched is a Community Health Worker like Julia.
@corewellhealth
#JobsExplained #CorewellHealth #JobsExplainedWGVU
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- Lending a Helping Paw: West Michigan Therapy Dogs│LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
- Runtime
- 7:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Follow along as Living West Michigan heads to StoryPoint in Rockford, Michigan, to see how West Michigan Therapy Dogs are helping out West Michigan's local community. Within this adventure, you'll meet Walter, a Golden Retriever who is so much more than just a 'good dog.' With their 25+ years of experience, come along and see why West Michigan Therapy Dogs has become a pillar of our local community
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- Getting to the Good Place - Isle Royale For All Part 1| Color Out Here
- Runtime
- 14:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Before it was called Isle Royale National Park, the Ojibwe people called it Minong, meaning The Good Place. Set in an archipelago in Lake Superior, Isle Royale or Minong's remote location puts it among the least visited national parks in the system. Join our host, Alice Lyn as they team up with the Isle Royale for All Project - an initiative designed to help increase access to the park - and follow along as they embark on an adventure with a group of Michigan community members to find the good place.
Funding providing by The Wege Foundation.
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- Rx Kids program expands to Grand Rapids, offering cash support for expectant and new mothers #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Residents in the 49507 ZIP code will soon be able to enroll in Rx Kids, the nation’s first prenatal and infant cash prescription program.
Rx Kids gives eligible families $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly during a baby’s first six months up to one year. Participants must reside in a participating community, be at least 16 weeks pregnant or the parent or guardian of a newborn.
Rx Kids Director Dr. Mona Hanna says she wishes the program could be rolled out across Grand Rapids, but the greatest need was on the city’s southeast side.
Forty-two Michigan communities offer the program with another 20 slated to join this summer.
#westmichigan #communityimpact #WGVU
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- New inclusive playground opens at Hope Network’s Holland Center #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The project was funded by private donors and the Michael P. Lettinga Pediatric Fund
Hope Network recently celebrated the dedication of a new playground at its Holland Center for Autism.
Executive Director for Hope Network’s Centers for Autism Maggie Moore says the unique playground was developed for children participating in the organization’s autism program building communication, social, behavioral and motor skills alongside their family and peers.
The playground can accommodate 30 to 40 children.
The project was funded by private donors and the Michael P. Lettinga Pediatric Fund.
#communityimpact #westmichigan #WGVU
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- Lakeside Laps: A Veterans Fight for Mental Health Awareness│MUTUALLY INCLUSIVE
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Travis Snyder walks for a cause. After serving 6 years in the Marine Corps, he recognized the mental health challenges that he and fellow veterans faced were often overlooked and isolating. Travis started his walking challenge in 2019, completing 810 miles around Lake Michigan to raise awareness for veteran mental health and suicide. As of today, he has walked nearly 3,000 miles and continues to share his mission with news outlets nationwide.
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- New Grand River Edges Trail segment to connect Riverside Park with downtown Grand Rapids #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ground was broken on another segment of the Grand River Greenway, and it’s closing one of the region’s most significant trail gaps
The 0.75-mile Grand River Edges Trail extension connects Leonard Street to Ann Street as the Greenway project approaches its halfway point. LaGrand says the project is central to the city’s broader river corridor revitalization efforts.
Once complete, the section will link downtown to Riverside Park and, by extension, the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park.
Once complete, the 85-mile recreation trail will connect Grand Haven to Lowell. The entire Greenway project is expected to be finished by 2031.
#communityimpact #westmichigan #
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- Camp 911 returns to West Michigan, teaching kids life-saving safety skills #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A popular summer camp has returned to West Michigan, providing kids with hands-on experience with water, fire, and first aid safety lessons
Called “Camp 911” , the series of camps kicks off today in Hudsonville.
About 150 young people ages 9 to 11 are participating in a free summer session sponsored by Life EMS Ambulance.They’re offered in partnership with local fire and public safety departments. The camps provide hands-on safety training and emergency response education.
The hands-on sessions are designed to provide youth with the knowledge, skills and confidence to protect themselves and react safely in emergency situations, with instruction provided by Life EMS Ambulance paramedics, local law enforcement, and fire department personnel.
#communityimpact #westmichigan #WGVU #Hudsonville
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- Reliving The Past to Prepare for The Future┃LIVING WEST MICHIGAN SEASON 3 #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Check out the return of Living West Michigan Season 3! To kick off the season, we’re reliving the past to visit the future at Valley Field, a West Michigan classic.
#livingwestmichigan #Valleyfield #sullivanfield #westmichigan #wgvu
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- Restoring Valley Field: Reliving the Past to Prepare For the Future┃LIVING WEST MICHIGAN
- Runtime
- 8:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Discover the rich history of Valley Field, one of Grand Rapids' oldest ballparks. With its vast history reaching over 100 years of history, learn about the ties that Valley Field has with the Grand Rapids Community as we sit down with Johnny Walker and Daniel Groce to discuss their history of playing in the park, Minnie Forbes, a former worker and ticket seller, and Bruce Doane Jr., a former umpire for the league and current GLIAC Supervisor of Baseball Umpires.
Sit back and relax as you figure out why this special place means so much to the local West Michigan Community.
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- NewsChobani breaks ground on $567 million Norton Shores expansion, creating hundreds of jobs #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Chobani officially broke ground today on the expansion of its Norton Shores coffee operations, which will create jobs and boost demand for local fruit and dairy.
The Norton Shores company is expanding its La Colombe facility producing ready-to-drink lattes and cold brew coffees.
The expansion is expected to support dairy farmers and fruit growers from across the state.
#communityimpact #westmichigan #localfarmers #wgvu
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- Bringing Back the Rapids: Four dams to be removed as river restoration officially begins #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Work has officially begun to restore the rapids to the Grand River. as city and project leaders launch Phase One: construction on the Lower Reach.
Those involved in the effort pressed fingerprints onto three large river rocks that project leaders placed into the Grand River.
It signified the launch of the river restoration project and the first phase re-establishing the river’s natural flow by removing four low-head dams enhancing fish and wildlife habitat and expanding public access.
#communityimpact #grandrapids #westmichigan
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- Grand Rapids welcomes first office-to-residential conversion #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- City officials say it’s the beginning of a trend for addressing downtown housing.
The redevelopment includes 105 one-bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom units, with 28 units designated as income-qualified.
The building’s lower-level sports and recreation amenities have been named The University Club. It’s a nod to the century old social club that occupied the top floor before closing in 2023.
#westmichigan #communityimpact #wgvu #grandrapids
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- Mutually Inclusive: Stories About the People, For the People
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mutually Inclusive partners with the West Michigan community to bring underrepresented stories to the forefront. Through a lens of equity and inclusion, episodes provide both education and representation to viewers.
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- Virtual Wine Tasting
- Runtime
- 1:25:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A virtual wine tasting hosted by our friend and yours, Sommelier, host of WGVU’s Cultural Ingredients and Assistant Director of Operations for Wade Cellars, Napa California- George Walker III!
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- Caring for Horses and Humans at Detroit Equestrian Play Therapy │COLOR OUT HERE
- Runtime
- 21:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Color Out Here and our Grand Rapids community members travel to Detroit Equestrian Play Therapy to learn more about equestrian therapy. The founder of DEPT, Chief Grey Hawk, introduces our crew to 7 wonderful horses who also like to cause a little mischief.
Funding providing by The Wege Foundation.
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- GRAM’s new exhibition captures the spirit of turn-of-the-century Paris #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Grand Rapids Art Museum opens “Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century" this Friday
Picture Moulin Rouge cabaret, can-can dancers, and Art Nouveau posters.
The exhibition features 130 works from the Belle Époque – an era of bohemian culture and artistic innovation.
GRAM Associate Curator Terra Warren says 1880-1910 was a time of immense optimism, just before World War I. The exhibition features paintings, sculpture, metalwork, paper art, furniture and film from icons like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alice Guy-Blaché.
#westmichigan #grandrapids #communityimpact #pbs
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- New $18 million assisted living center welcomes seniors on Grand Rapids’ southeast side #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- All units are affordable to households earning 60% of area median income, with 12 units available for seniors experiencing homelessness.
The $18 million, four-story development features 54 one-bedroom assisted living units for seniors ages 55 and older. All units are affordable to households earning 60% of area median income, with 12 units available for seniors experiencing homelessness. Twenty-five units cap rent at one-third of residents’ income.
Grand Rapids has one of the highest concentrations of retirement communities in the Midwest, with waitlists for affordable senior assisted living stretching up to five years and average rates easily costing between $4,000 to $5,500 per month.
#westmichigan #grandrapids #wgvu35 #communityimpact
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- Making a Splash: new otter habitat at Grand Rapids zoo supports local river ecology #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo opened its brand-new otter exhibit, showcasing why these animals are crucial to conservation.
The new North American river otter habitat is now open at Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo.
It’s triple the size of the old space, featuring underwater viewing, overhead swim zones, and a children’s crawl tunnel.
But Animal Care Supervisor Jaime Racalla says her favorite feature is the pressurized water cannons zookeepers can use to shoot fish into the pools.
For more on visiting the otters or the ongoing Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, visit the John Ball Zoo website.
#otter #otterlyadorable #johnballzoo #grandrapids #wgvu
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- Puppies train with Life EMS Ambulance for National EMS Week #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A dozen Paws With A Cause puppies are in service dog training at Grand Rapids’ Life EMS Ambulance headquarters. The puppies are familiarized with ambulances, equipment, and personnel in a controlled setting.
Paws With A Cause Foster Puppy Training Coordinator Megan Ouding says the focus is on making a service dog-in-training comfortable with the unexpected in real world emergency situations.
Or when there’s some down time to be playful with Life EMS Ambulance team members.
#pawswithacause #therapydogs #westmichigan #wgvu
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- Grand Rapids Boys & Girls Club unveils $4.6 million Seidman Center renovation #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- It will now serve over 100 youth per day with afterschool and summer programs. Thanks to federal funding and philanthropic efforts from over 25 local organizations and individuals, the Seidman Club now boasts a brand-new gymnasium, classrooms, dedicated teen space, kitchen, game room, and offices.
Partee says the renovation came at a time when many local families struggle to make ends meet, especially during the summer months.
#GrandRapids #BoysAndGirlsClub #SeidmanCenter #CommunityImpact #WestMichigan #YouthDevelopment #GrandRapidsNews #Nonprofit #CommunityRenovation #SummerSupport #WGVU #PBS #LocalNews #Shorts
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- Lionel Richie headlines inaugural concert at Acrisure Amphitheater #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The $184 million, 12,000 seat publicly owned venue is expected to generate more than $800 million in economic impact
Lionel Richie joined community stakeholders in cutting the ribbon on Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater before taking the stage as the venue’s inaugural concert headliner.
The $184 million, 12,000 seat publicly owned venue is expected to generate more than $800 million in economic impact, creating jobs and attracting more than 300,000 annual visitors.
#acrisureampitheatre #lionelrichie #westmichigan #grandrapids
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- Behind the Camera: Inside Season 2's Production┃Living West Michigan
- Runtime
- 14:26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this season, our goal was to deepen our connection with the incredible West Michigan community while building on the storytelling that made Season 1 so special. It has been an absolute honor to share your stories through our lens, from hidden local gems to the vibrant people who make our region unique.
We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to bring you even more local areas, events, and remarkable stories in Season 3—coming very soon!
Stay tuned and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the premiere.
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- Title
- Hope Village: Mel Trotter Ministries completes 10 tiny homes to combat homelessness #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Mel Trotter Ministries has completed 10 of its planned 16 tiny homes that make up Hope Village on Grand Rapids’ southeast side, and the affordable housing project is already helping many residents previously experiencing homelessness
CEO of Grand Rapids-based Mel Trotter Ministries Chris Palusky says the micro-dwellings that make up Hope Village are already changing the lives of the city’s unhoused, including one resident who recently lived at the shelter.
The first tiny home was completed in August. Funding for the $2.8 million project has come from local, state, and federal funding as well as community donations.
#westmichigan #meltrotter #communityimpact #housing #wgvu
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- Hundreds gather in Grand Rapids for MMIP Awareness Day #shorts
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Native and non-Native allies marched through downtown Grand Rapids giving voice to the thousands of unsolved cases involving their loved ones
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day event was hosted by three local Potawatomi tribes. Native and non-Native allies marched through downtown Grand Rapids giving voice to the thousands of unsolved cases involving their loved ones.
According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, there are 4,000 open MMIP cases connected to Michigan, despite Native Americans making up less than 1% of the state’s population. The BIA estimates there are 4,200 known cases nationally that remain unsolved.
#communityimpact #nativeamerican #westmichigan #wgvu
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- Meijer Sports Complex Expansion #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Community leaders and sports legends—including former Detroit Tiger Lance Parrish—gathered in Plainfield Township to dedicate the $13.5 million expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex.
The project adds 12 acres of new facilities capped with the Alro Steel Championship Softball Field, providing a home for women’s and girls' sports, including the Aquinas College softball team.
The complex is already booked through the summer, including 20 major travel tournaments and the upcoming North American Fastpitch World Series this September.
#westmichigan #meijersports #baseball #wgvu #aquinas
- Title
- Courtroom Canines #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Testifying in court can be overwhelming, especially for children and vulnerable adults in abuse or divorce cases.
Therapy dogs are changing that for many at the Kent County Courthouse, helping witnesses relieve stress, think clearly, and provide accurate testimony.
West Michigan Therapy Dogs is celebrating its 25th anniversary with high-level honors from both the Governor’s office and the Michigan Supreme Court, recognizing its 100 programs across five counties
#westmichigan #grandrapids #news #therapydog #communityimpact
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- These stories are West Michigan I WGVU Public Media
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We’re honored to be recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for WGVU’s local programming at the 2026 MAB Awards.
Thanks to the communities who share their stories and the producers who bring them to life. From music and dance arts and culture local legends outdoor adventure and big questions about our world
With you at our side, this work celebrates what makes West Michigan special. Watch the award‑winning stories on the WGVU App or WGVU YouTube.
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- Title
- 🎬✨ These stories are West Michigan #wgvu #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We’re honored to be recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for WGVU’s local programming at the 2026 MAB Awards.
💙 Thanks to the communities who share their stories
🎥 and the producers who bring them to life
🏆 From music and dance
🎭 arts and culture
🐝 local legends
🪂 outdoor adventure
🌌 and big questions about our world
With you at our side, this work celebrates what makes West Michigan special. 📺 Watch the award‑winning stories on the WGVU App or WGVU YouTube.
#MichiganAssociationOfBroadcasters #WGVU #WGVU35 #WestMichigan #GrandRapids #WestMI #PublicMedia #MABs #Awards #Michigan #Local #Television #Content
- Title
- The Role Of Caregivers In Kinship Care
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In WGVU's Mutually Inclusive Episode on Kinship Care, the role of caregivers in this form of foster care is highlighted.
See more from Mutually Inclusive on our YouTube Channel! @mutuallyinclusivewithwgvu
- Title
- Adaptive sports are transforming lives!
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- atch this inspiring moment where athletes show that no challenge is too big. From determination to teamwork, this is what breaking barriers looks like.
💪 Celebrate the power of inclusion and perseverance with us. Hit the like button and share to spread the inspiration!
See more from Mutually Inclusive on our YouTube Channel! @mutuallyinclusivewithwgvu
- Title
- LaSandra Gaddy #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- LaSandra Gaddy, the historic leader of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, is on a mission to change that. While she remains passionate about young women entering the workforce, she highlights a critical gap: the need for support, listening, and understanding for women in mid-career and executive roles
In this Short, LaSandra discusses why mentorship shouldn't stop at the entry-level and how we can better support the "real challenges" women face in leadership today. It’s a call to action for a more inclusive and sustained approach to professional growth in our community.
#WGVU #PublicMedia #LaSandraGaddy #Mentorship #WomenInLeadership #GrandRapids #MidCareerSupport #PBS #CommunityImpact #WestMichigan #ExecutiveLeadership #PowerfulWomen
- Title
- Chihuly at Frederick Meijer Gardens #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Experience the breathtaking transformation of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park! 🎨 This weekend, the world-renowned glass art of Dale Chihuly comes to life across 158 acres of spring blooms. From the iconic Chartreuse Icicle Tower to rare indoor installations, see how "sand and fire" create a tapestry of nature and light.
Visit MeijerGardens.org/Chihuly for tickets, Open Late Nights, and more. 📅 Exhibition runs May through November.
#WGVU #PBS #MeijerGardens #DaleChihuly #GrandRapids #WestMichigan #GlassArt #NatureAndArt #PublicMedia
- Title
- Tonja Gofoe Moyer #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- What does it take to sustain a thriving family-owned apiary right here in Michigan? Meet Tonja Gofoe and her family who aren't just producing honey—they're educating our community on the vital role bees play in our ecosystem!
From hive maintenance to the "sweet" science of honey production, this family is building a legacy of sustainability and entrepreneurship in West Michigan. It’s a beautiful example of how local passion can lead to global impact.
#WGVU #PublicMedia #MichiganBeekeeping #BIPOCFarmers #SustainableFarming #HoneyEducation #WestMichigan #PBS #NatureEducation #FamilyOwned #LocalAgriculture
