
Elliot Grandia
Anchor and Reporter at WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)
WXMI Morning Anchor/Reporter
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2 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
This season at LMCU Ballpark, fans can look forward to a feast of new food options designed to satisfy all appetites. LMCU Ballpark is known for its vibrant atmosphere and culinary delights. Matt Timon, a key figure in the ballpark’s culinary offerings, said, “We’re known for our food here.” He emphasized that his team is dedicated to enhancing the fan experience with innovative food creations.
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2 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
LMCU Ballpark is set to welcome fans with a completely revamped look as a new season approaches. Not only will spectators notice the changes, but players will also benefit from the upgrades. “This was a 32-year-old field, and we took it completely out,” said Whitecaps General Manager Jim Jarecki regarding the extensive renovations. Over the off-season, the diamond has been completely renovated from the ground up, culminating in a fresh playing surface.
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3 weeks ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At just 15, Shantea is carving out her path as an aspiring artist and actress while learning three languages. However, her greatest ambition is finding a Forever Home. Shantea shared her thoughts on her dreams during a session at Painting with a Twist on Alpine Avenue. “I’m like trying to do a wavy… Yea, I can see you have a signature. It’s a very cool style,” she said, emphasizing that she isn't pursuing perfection but rather authenticity in her art.
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1 month ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Egg prices have been making headlines for more than a year now, largely thanks to an uptick in the avian flu affecting flocks all over the U.S. and West Michigan. That outbreak has pushed egg prices through the roof at the grocery store. For some, the idea of affordable eggs has flown the coop— for others, it was an inspiration to go straight to the source. Take, for instance, the Simmons family out of Battle Creek.
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1 month ago |
fox17online.com | Elliot Grandia
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Like a good book, 16-year-old Stariana knows some of the best plot twists are worth waiting for. “I read over 200 last year,” Stariana said. If you do the math, that’s about four books read weekly. “I can’t even tell you what I've read off the top of my head,” Stariana said. So it was no surprise when we walked around Epilogue Books in Rockford that Stariana was familiar with nearly every book on display. “I’ve wanted to be a librarian, but I’m too loud,” Stariana joked.
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