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WMEAC and Local Partners Light the Way for Recycling CFLs

NEWS: The West Michigan Environmental Action Council is continuing the community education initiative it...

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100th Wednesday Evening Bike Ride approaching, Daniel Koert...

NEWS: Next Wednesday on August 18 is the 100th Wednesday Evening Ride. For two years, the Wednesday...

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Cockadoodle DON'T: City divided, chicken ordinance fails

NEWS: Following a failed motion from Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss to delay the vote, the city chickens...

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WMEAC and Local Partners Light the Way for Recycling CFLs

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council is continuing the community education initiative it began earlier this year with...

100th Wednesday Evening Bike Ride approaching, Daniel Koert steps down as ride leader

Next Wednesday on August 18 is the 100th Wednesday Evening Ride. For two years, the ...

Cockadoodle DON'T: City divided, chicken ordinance fails

Following a failed motion from Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss to delay the vote, the city chickens ordinance failed this evening 3-3. Bliss, Ruth...

Primary election narrows candidate pool for fall

Republican candidates outnumbered Democrats in West Michigan in the August 3...

New 4g Broadband in GR; Low-income Program to Come

Videographer Chad Becker provides this report from today's City of Grand Rapids press conference announcing the arrival of a new broadband service...

Seven candidates in primary for gubernatorial seat, 3rd Congressional District

In the Aug. 3 primary election, five republicans and two democrats are running for party backing and eventually Michigan's 4-year gubernatorial...

[AUDIO] Interview with Kym Spring on Housing Policy in Grand Rapids

This audio file is an interview with Kym Spring about Strategies to...

[AUDIO] Cockadoodle do? Or don't?

The Grand Rapids City Commission met with an unprecedented turn-out this evening to hear, among other agenda items, the proposed amendments to the...

Clemente Skate Park fundraising competition draws over 100 skaters

From his early teen years, skate enthusiast Chris Gray dreamt of his ultimate skatepark. Years later, a goal he once thought was never tangible is...

Newest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million

This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas...

Moped accident results in signficant injuries

At approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, Matthew Russell was headed west on Fulton on his way home to Grandville.

It was pouring rain,...

Taxes raised, incumbents defeated in GRPS school board election

The results from the Tuesday, May 4 election are in, all 71 voting districts have reported, and the Grand Rapids Public Schools district has two...

Uncertain Future for Grand Rapids Parks and Rec

This week, fitness hobbyists in Grand Rapids will get the chance to sign up for Summer Parks and Recreation classes. And, at $39 per class,...

American Bakery Fire Delays Opening Day

The long awaited re-opening day for the American Bakery will have to wait. The Grand Rapids Fire Department was called to 712 Bridge St. NW this...

Pesipop meets Goal for Artprize Project

Recently my husband, Scott Warren, interviewed Artist Anthony Pesi regarding his latest project, “1024 bits of you and me”.   Pesi’s works...

Local writer Keleigh Wolf releases second collection of poetry

“The apotheosis of minutia is what poetry is,” proclaimed poet Keleigh Wolf as she tucked her unruly ringlets behind her ear.  ...

Local Organization Fights Sex Trafficking in West Michigan

Though it is not widespread knowledge, sex trafficking—a phenomenon which is more commonly associated in larger cities—does exist in...

KNOCK OUT: Grand Rapids boxers dominate West Michigan finals

When it comes to amateur boxing in West Michigan, Grand Rapids is the place to be. The 2010 Michigan Golden Gloves tournament continued...

Kendall a Big Player in Art.Downtown.

 Art.Downtown. keeps gaining momentum, with over 300 artists participating at over 25 venues....