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Grand Rapids gears up for beginning of ArtPrize
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (68+ words) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors to Grand Rapids annually, is expected to take over galleries, storefronts, parks, museums and everywhere across the city. Preview events start this weekend. (Sept. 8, 2026) The competition, which draws nearly a million visitors…...
Michigan State Fair opens in Oakland County after severe weather
1+ week, 3+ day ago (356+ words) September 3, 2026 / 5:25 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits. "There's…...
Power outages lead to school closings for several Southeast Michigan schools
1+ week, 4+ day ago (97+ words) September 3, 2026 / 6:03 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Several schools in Metro Detroit are closed on Thursday because of storm damage and power outages. For most schools on this list, this is the first full day off of school this year. Some students…...
"If You Give a Child a Book" Campaign Aims to Close Grand Rapids Literacy Gap
1+ week, 6+ day ago (40+ words) The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30. The Scripps Howard Fund, FOX 17's parent company philanthropic arm, is raising books for Grand Rapids students through September 30....
University Of Michigan Chooses Vanderbilt’s Provost To Be Its Next President
3+ week, 6+ day ago (176+ words) The University of Michigan picks Vanderbilt's C.Cybele Raver to be its next president. The University of Michigan has selected C. Cybele Raver, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, to be its next president. Raver will…...
With new owners, Grand Rapids bookstore will reopen in September
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (112+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After closing its doors, Books & Mortar in Grand Rapids is getting another chapter. The bookstore on Cherry Street SE near Diamond Avenue SE will reopen next month under new ownership. Last month, former owner Jenny Kinne…...
Cyclosporiasis cases dropping in Michigan. Do I need to stay cautious?
4+ week, 2+ day ago (300+ words) Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have reached nearly 14,000 this week, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human, however, new cases appear to be declining, according to the most recent figures released. On Aug. 13, officials released their weekly update on…...
Michigan group 'permanently' protects 306-acre preserve. How they did it
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (513+ words) The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy on Friday, Aug. 7, announced that it had raised enough money to purchase conservation easement on a 306-acre parcel to create a new nature preserve. "We’re thrilled to announce that the fundraising goal for the…...
Cherry Health hosting health fair in Grand Rapids Wednesday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — People can get free vision and blood pressure screenings from Cherry Health during a health fair in Grand Rapids. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cherry Health Heart of the City Health Center....
Grand Rapids icon Yesterdog celebrates 50 years
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (348+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids' Yesterdog is marking 50 years of serving up its iconic hot dogs with three days of celebration. It all started in 1976 with founder Bill Lewis, who wanted a spot to grab a bite after a…...