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Relief at the pump: Why are gas prices dropping?

Submitted 11-21-2024 under NEWS

Gas prices are falling nationwide, relieving Michigan drivers and signaling shifts in the global energy landscape. But what's driving this decline? Prices at Michigan gas pumps have dropped by over a third from the record-high prices seen a...

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City of Grand Rapids seeks proposals for façade revitalization projects

Submitted 11-19-2024 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids is calling on property owners and developers to submit façade revitalization projects to include in a regional grant application for state funds aimed at enhancing community spaces and infrastructure. The Michigan Economic...

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'Not a good deal for Grand Rapids': Community advocates urge City to reject Three Towers proposal

Submitted 11-13-2024 under NEWS

Together West Michigan (TWM), a coalition of local community groups amplifying resident voices, held a press conference Tuesday ahead of a City Commission meeting to voice their opposition to a potential DeVos-Van Andel development downtown. ...

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David LaGrand elected Grand Rapids mayor as Kent County voter turnout hits decade low

Submitted 11-06-2024 under NEWS

Polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday, concluding Michigan’s Nov. 5 general election with David LaGrand elected as the next mayor of Grand Rapids. The election also brought new members to the City Commission representing both the First and Third...

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Lenear, LaGrand participate in public mayoral debate 2 weeks before election

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NEWS

With two weeks left before the Nov. 5 general election, Grand Rapids mayoral candidates Senita Lenear and David LaGrand took center stage at Wealthy Theatre Monday to participate in a formal debate discussing key community issues. The debate topics...

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Local candidates to address issues outlined by residents at campaign-free forum Saturday

Submitted 10-10-2024 under NEWS

On Saturday, Oct. 12, Grand Rapidians will gather for a campaign-free event where candidates running for mayor, the 3rd Ward and state representative races will be asked their stance on specific local issues. Together West Michigan (TWM), a...

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Meet the candidates: 2024 GRPS Board of Education candidates

Submitted 10-08-2024 under NEWS

There are eight Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) Board of Education candidates on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 5—Amber Kilpatrick, Arick Davis, Tonya Williams, Eleanor Moreno, Ismalis Nuñez, Jordoun Eatman and Richard Williamson....

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Local cinema hosts film premiere of Grand Rapids-based documentary, a live performance by Yo-Yo Ma

Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS

In collaboration with The Colossian Forum, Celebration Cinema North & IMAX hosted the Grand Rapids premiere of the new feature length documentary film “Leap of Faith” (2024) on Monday with the filmmakers and special guest Yo-Yo Ma in...

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From Bonsai to Books: Orchard House Books plants the seeds for a new local bookstore

Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS

Fully realizing a late-summer dream for owner Amy Squire, a former garden supply store on Michigan Street has been transformed into a fully stocked bookstore and cafe. Orchard House Books and Cafe is a pop of color on the otherwise industrial...

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New pottery studio coming to the west side

Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS

The west side of Grand Rapids has a brand new pottery studio taking residence in a longtime vacant space at 750 Fulton St., next to The Bitter End Coffee House.  The Clayground is aimed at novice and experienced potters alike, providing guided...

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