WHAT’S UP WEST MICHIGAN? News and events for July 14th-19th

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Fireworks, food trucks and live music for 4th of July celebrations in Grand Rapids, MI

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What’s Up west Michigan June 30th - July 5th

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Juneteenth celebration and car show in Kalamazoo, MI

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Grand Rapids Juneteenth Jam grows larger in its second year

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Muskegon, MI’s 2nd Juneteenth community parade and festival at Hackley Park

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Fireworks, food trucks and live music in Grand Rapids, MI for July 4th celebration

Grand Rapids, Mich. (APN) — The fourth of July will be lit all across west Michigan. Cities and towns from areas like Ada and...

Amanda Porter

Jul 42 min read

Firework safety tips from GRFD

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - If youre lighting of fireworks for the Independence Day celebrations, safety should also be tops of mind. City of...

Amanda Porter

Jul 43 min read

Muskegon’s 5th annual Black Business

Lashae Simmons II holds up Black Business Expo sign, downtown Muskegon Market, June 22, 2025. Muskegon, Mich. (APN) — Muskegon’s fifth...

Amanda Porter

Jun 242 min read

Andre Scicere Jr.

Evansville, IN

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Dan and Jane Hathaway

Hastings, MI

Just a quick note to tell you my wife and I loved your anchoring this weekend. Your clear diction, no nonsense approach and speed of delivery was so easy to hear and understand! Refreshing! Nice! Thanks!
Blessings.

Jim Pendergrast

Grand Rapids, MI

She gives the news straight without trying to sell it.

Amanda Porter at the Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

Amanda Porter's Story

Milwaukee, Wisconsin native Amanda Porter dreamed about her purpose which she is fulfilling with God by her side as a broadcast journalist!

To pay for her college education, A.P. worked as a retail manager at a trendy clothing store, a personal banker, notary republic, and as a print and commercial model for several brands and companies. Porter's work is featured throughout the city of Milwaukee in magazines, commercials, and even the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport as you can see above!

A.P. is expressing her artistic side and inspiring others through her brand "A.P. Style" which will be featured here on her website and through her Youtube Channel.