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Lenear, LaGrand participate in public mayoral debate 2 weeks before election
by (Justin Mills)
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...
Flex those mussels: The Grand River restoration project begins with mussel relocation
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 08-23-2024 under NEWS
The team leading the restoration of the Grand River rapids in downtown Grand Rapids took a significant first step this week by beginning the process of removing federally protected mussels from the river. “I am excited for this stage of the...
Grand Rapids Children's Museum Brings Pixar’s 'Inside Out' to Life
by (Justin Mills)
Submitted 08-02-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
An interactive exhibit inspired by Pixar’s 2015 hit “Inside Out” is now open at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum through Sept. 8. The exhibit, “Emotions at Play,” is designed to engage visitors’...
Local Artist Highlight: An Introduction to The August Connection at 325 Division Avenue South
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 09-05-2023 under NONPROFITS
Shop owners of South Division are finding new purpose for those grand buildings of another era – too monumental to let go, too cool not to embrace with new (ad)venture. Gleaming and smooth, dark wood beams arc overhead. Substantial moldings...
Community Updates: Friday, July 21
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-21-2023 under NEWS
Investigation into Saturday's Fatal Shooting Continues, 36-Year-Old Victim Identified On Saturday, the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) announced that it had responded to and was investigating a shooting that occurred in the early...
Community Updates: Friday, June 30
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-30-2023 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Fire Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and Kent County Animal Shelter Release Helpful Firework Tips Ahead of Independence Day As Independence Day approaches, many Grand Rapidians may be preparing to...
Community Updates: Friday, June 23
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-23-2023 under NEWS
The City of Grand Rapids, Kent County Health Department, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to Offer Free Water Filters to Eligible Kent County Households In a press release that was sent out on Wednesday, the Kent County Health...
Community Updates: Friday, June 9
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-09-2023 under NEWS
Homecoming of the Three Fires, Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival Taking Place in Grand Rapids This Weekend Last Friday, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (in association with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of the Pottawatomi...
Celebrating the Youth of the Year 2023
by (bgcgrandrapids)
Submitted 03-24-2023 under NONPROFITS
On Wednesday, March 8th, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids held their highly anticipated annual Youth of the Year Luncheon, presented by Lake Michigan Credit Union, at the Steil Club. The event was a celebration of our community’...
Community Updates: Friday, August 12
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-12-2022 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum To Hold Nature-Based, Educational Programs for Students in August On August 27, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will be introducing three new educational programs as part of a series called The Intersection of...