June 16th has become the 'unofficial' celebration of everything West Michigan, and specifically Grand Rapids, as a nod to the area code 616 for the city and much of the metro area. This year the Grand Rapids Hip Hop Coalition and Grand Stand Pictures are throwing a party to celebrate Grand Rapids on 616 Day.
The State of Michigan announced today that those in the state already receiving food assistance will be getting an extra payment for the month of June.
Remember hearing about the women in Kalamazoo who all felt their drinks had been tampered with? Well its not just women who's drinks are getting drugged.