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Among the Stars: GRPM & GRAAA Invite the Community to Celebrate Statewide Astronomy Night
by (AlaynnaDressler)
Submitted 04-04-2022 under LOCAL LIFE
April is the month for many things -- April Fools' Day, spring break, Earth Day, a number of different religious holidays/observances, and more. It is also the month in which the annual Michigan State University Science Festival, a 30...
Community updates: Thursday, April 15
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-15-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids launches e-scooter Community Pass for underserved residents Aiming to increase transportation access for Grand Rapidians in need, the City of Grand Rapids launched a “community pass” pilot on Tuesday for the city...
Local observatory sees steady turnout, interest in 2020 with in-person, online astronomy events
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-19-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Another hobby embraced by many West Michiganders throughout 2020: amateur astronomy. Amid this year’s fluctuating restrictions on social activities in response to COVID-19, the Veen Observatory in Lowell was able to stay open to the public for...