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'IT TAKES A VILLAGE' | Grand Rapids offering free youth programming this summer
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (243+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The City of Grand Rapids is launching a series of community programs to keep kids safe and healthy during weekend nights this summer. Called "It Takes a Village," the free programs will be held in partnership with…...
Grand Rapids Police to work overtime for Acrisure Amphitheater events
1+ week, 4+ day ago (313+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids Police officers plan to be working overtime this summer with the opening of the Acrisure Amphitheater. Police Sergeant Jeff Dionne said this week that officers will be working full shifts in the opening month, being…...
East Grand Rapids okays plan to split historic Brookby Estate into five lots
1+ week, 4+ day ago (459+ words) EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " The East Grand Rapids Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve splitting one of East Grand Rapids' historic properties into five residential lots, clearing the way for new development on the long-vacant Brookby Estate at 250 Plymouth…...
Woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Grand Rapids
1+ week, 5+ day ago (246+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A two-vehicle crash in Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon left a woman trapped in her vehicle after it rolled over onto its side. The Grand Rapids Fire Department responded to the. .. Woman hospitalized after rollover crash in Grand…...
'This isn't fair' | Anti-data center protest held in Grand Rapids
3+ week, 1+ day ago (486+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " A rally opposing data centers at Calder Plaza attracted about 50 people on Saturday afternoon, many from communities in West Michigan considering the controversial proposals. It was one of six rallies held across the state this weekend " from…...
Crews on the scene of partial building collapse in Grand Rapids
3+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Grand Rapids firefighters are currently on the scene of a partial building collapse in Grand Rapids. Around 4: 10 p. m. , Grand Rapids Professional Firefighters Local 366 posted on. .. Crews on the scene of partial building collapse in Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS,…...
Why seasonal flooding along the Grand River is helpful for fish
3+ week, 4+ day ago (317+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich " Over the last few days, flooding along the Grand River has posed its seasonal challenge for those living near it. Roads have turned into rivers; Riverside Park has morphed into an ocean. "It's totally understandable why we…...
Nice day to tour again: Billy Idol coming to Grand Rapids
3+ week, 6+ day ago (273+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich " Needing more, more, more'from your summer concerts?' Punk rock legend Billy Idol just added Acrisure Amphitheater to his must-see list, bringing his genre-defining performance to Grand Rapids. Acrisure Amphitheater hasn't even gotten to stage where paint could…...
Amtrak announces cancellation after track washout between Grand Rapids and Chicago
4+ week, 1+ day ago (192+ words) In a post on X, Amtrak Alerts said on Sunday around 5 a. m. that due to track closure stemming from a washout, Pere Marquette Train 371 is canceled between Grand Rapids and Chicago. Bus transportation. .. Amtrak announces cancellation after track washout between Grand…...
Music, science and RPG summer camps coming to Grand Rapids
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (251+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Parents on the hunt for day and overnight camps might find what they're looking for with Aquinas College this summer. RELATED: Registration opens for summer camps at 3 Grand Rapids parks Clocking in for the inquisitive campers: AQ…...