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🚍 Daily Megabus route from Grand Rapids to Reed City

Megabus runs a daily bus service connecting Grand Rapids and Reed City. The trip takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes, with the bus leaving Grand Rapids at 2:50 PM from the Indian Trails Bus Stop, 250 Cesar E Chavez SW, and arriving at 4895 North Park St., Reed City (Jct @ US‑131).
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Kent County’s racial homeownership gap is growing, testing shows

Advocates for fair housing in West Michigan are hoping to close the racial gap between Black and white homeownership after a recent studied showed that more than a third of housing applications were met with some form of discrimination, according to the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan.
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Once the iconic Old Kent Bank building, 111 Lyon prepares for residents

A downtown Grand Rapids icon will soon be filled with new life.
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Travelers show support for TSA workers at Ford Airport

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Travelers passing through Gerald R. Ford International Airport on Friday said they understand the pressure Transportation Security Administration officers are under as some continue working without pay. Airport officials set up donation boxes near the entrance of the TSA security check so...
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Award-winning actor Martin Short to headline Davenport University gala

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Award-winning actor and comedian Martin Short will headline Davenport University’s annual gala on May 2, despite a family tragedy that led to the cancellation of some of his comedy shows last month. Davenport’s executive director of communications Mary Eilleen Lyon confirmed the university has...
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Some Goodwill stores in West Michigan impacted by cyberattack

Several Goodwill stores in West Michigan have been forced to go to cash-only sales because of a cyberattack against the company's network.
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Deadly tornadoes of 1956: How West Michigan faced its worst natural disaster

April 3, 1956, began as an unusually warm and humid day across Lower Michigan. Michiganders were happy for some sunshine, pulling out shorts and sandals after a long winter. Strong south winds brought summer-like temperatures, with no hint to residents that the sky would later change colors, making way for four...
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‘Shameless in a Good Way’: Rahm Emanuel Is Already Shaking up 2028

Touring diners and factory floors with the man taking aim at his own party.
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Historic office-to-residential conversion nearly finished in downtown Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After a year of construction, the door is now open. It’s tour time at 111 Lyon Street. What was once empty office space is now housing history in downtown Grand Rapids. A 60-year-old brutalist building, originally designed as the headquarters of Old Kent Bank...
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Dancing into spring | Dance company offers interactive dance experience to community

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Laura Armenta Dance Company presents CUERPOS EN FLOR, a contemporary dance performance series celebrating renewal, connection and the vibrant rhythms of South America. The spring series features original choreography by Artistic Director Laura Armenta. "We have been in town for 28 years, but...

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