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How tattoos went from circus spectacle to common self expression in Grand Rapids
by (alexacheaney)
Submitted 07-22-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Teryl Grooters never wanted a tattoo, that is, until he turned 60. While working at Vito's pizza on the west side of Grand Rapids, Grooters decided one day to visit the tattoo shop across the street and get a bulldog tattooed on his arm to...Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 2
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-02-2021 under NEWS
Blandford Nature Center celebrating late founder with four-day exhibit Blandford Nature Center (BNC) is inviting the public to join in the celebration of the life and achievements of its founder Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray, who passed away in Grand...Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 25
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-25-2020 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids, community partners launch #SupportOurGRBiz challenge The City of Grand Rapids and a group of community partners launched a social media campaign this week aiming to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season....Help restore the tree canopy at Riverside Park
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS
Join Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FOGRP) on October 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree planting and fun activities at Riverside Park. Due to the destruction from the emerald ash borer, new trees need to be planted which will help increase the...Please don't feed the ducks
by (crestongr)
Submitted 01-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
By: Amanda One of the reasons Riverside Park is such an asset to Creston is that it provides many opportunities to view wildlife. However, we must remember to limit the human to wildlife interactions to viewing or taking pictures, not feeding. The...