The Rapid's New Silver Line Promises More Efficient Commute [Infographic/Video]
Monday marks the debut of The Rapid's new $39 million Silver Line, which is described as the area's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The bottom line is this: You'll be able to get from 60th Street to...
View ArticleLabor Day Traffic Jam
While 14 million people are expected to take to the skies this Labor Day weekend, that pales in comparison to the amount of folks hitting the highways for a getaway. In fact, get ready for some road...
View ArticleThe Rapid in Grand Rapids Is Looking for Your Good Ideas
Here's a good question: What's your preference -- doughnuts or pizza? What do you think? Both? I'm all over that. But seriously, doughnuts and pizza have something to do with The Rapid not resting on...
View ArticleWest Michigan RV Outlet Show Highlights How RVers Save On Vacations...
A new study just out last week shows that recreational vehicle vacations cost less than other forms of vacation travel, even when factoring in fuel prices and the cost of RV ownership. The study found...
View ArticleTravel Around ArtPrize, Grand Rapids for Only $5 on The Rapid!
ArtPrize starts today! And what's the cheapest and most efficient way besides walking or bicycling or maybe a Segway to get around the World's Largest Art Competition AND Grand Rapids during the event?...
View ArticleOfficials Warn Michigan Drivers: 'Don't Veer for Deer'
With the start of bow hunting season Wednesday, deer are on the move here in West Michigan. October and November are the riskiest months for deer-related vehicle accidents in Michigan. Because of this,...
View ArticleWell, Greenville Had Lowest Gas Prices In the Nation [Video]
Well, Greenville had the lowest gas prices in the nation. Had, but not anymore. In a surprising move, the oil companies realized that Michigan had some of the lowest -- if not THE -- lowest gas per...
View ArticleExpect Mother Nature to Play Some Tricks with Halloween Weather on Friday
Mother Nature may have tricks of her own to play, with high winds, rain and snow being forecast by the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office for Friday. That's going to make for some possibly...
View ArticleHazardous Travel Warning Issued by National Weather Service for Greater Grand...
Winter officially does not arrive until next month, but it sure feels like it's already here, doesn't it? The National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office has issued a winter storm warning in effect...
View ArticleBig Game Getaway Winner Revealed
Congratulations to Mark Elenbaas, of Lowell. Channel 95.7, the sister station of Greatest Hits 98.7 WFGR, is sending Mark and a guest to any professional football game of their choice this season....
View ArticleWhere to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In Grand Rapids, West Michigan
As Christmas nears, the search for the perfect Christmas tree is on. Check our guide to Christmas trees in greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Continue reading…
View ArticleWin a Trip to See Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Washington, D.C.
The holidays are here and Greatest Hits 98.7 WFGR has a pair of front-row tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Washington, D.C., with your name on them. Continue reading…
View ArticleIt's Not Always the Thought That Counts with Gift Giving
'Tis the season to be gift giving. Right? Well, maybe not. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Biggest Causes Of Holiday Travel Arguments
Many of you are planning to jump into the car this week, and travel over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house for the Holidays, and even though gas prices are low, sometimes tempers...
View ArticleThe Most Annoying People At The Airport
Maneuvering through airports during the holidays can be a total nightmare, and lots of the time fellow passengers are to blame. Continue reading…
View ArticleRECALL ALERT: Dodge Trucks Recalled After Crash Kills Child
An accident involving the death of a child has prompted FCA US, the new name for Chrysler Group, to recall 66,819 older pickup trucks with manual transmissionsto fix clutch ignition interlock switches....
View ArticleThe Craziest Items Stolen From Hotel Rooms
Hey, look, we've all pinched a towel or two from hotel rooms, maybe even a bathrobe, but a piano? A freaking GRAND PIANO!? How do you get THAT out of a hotel? Continue reading…
View ArticleNet a Hoops Trip Through 98.7 WFGR's Pro Basketball Flyaway Contest
While New York hosts a professional basketball all-star weekend this month, you can rev up for your own all-star pro hoops excursion -- or at least enter for a chance at one. Win a trip to the pro...
View ArticleGo Back In Time with This Vintage Michigan Travelogue [Video]
James FitzPatrick's "Travel Talks" was a '40s short film series that played before feature films nationwide. In "Roaming Through Michigan," FitzPatrick shares the wonders of Up North with the rest of...
View ArticleIs There a Shortage Of Airline Pilots?
If you want job security in the future, the sky may be the place for you. A new mandatory retirement age, and tougher certification requirements have left a huge deficit of airline pilots in the world,...
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