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Stained Glass & Big Dreams: Inside the restoration of Grand Rapids’ Third Reformed Church

“I noticed that the intensity of the red is greater on this one than it is on that one.”. Preservationist Carol Moore sits on the edge of the stage in the sanctuary of the 150-year-old former Third Reformed Church admiring the newly finished rose windows which was a complicated undertaking.
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Inside Rockford’s Chaco factory, where old sandals get new life

Inside a Rockford factory, workers are not only making brand new Chaco sandals but also repairing old ones, giving the footwear new life and keeping them from ending up in landfills.
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Bus driver shortage has Allendale creating ‘non-transport’ zone

A bus driver shortage at Allendale Public Schools has led the district to create a walking, or non-transport zone for some students this fall.
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The Rapid announces 8 new natural gas-powered buses to launch in 2027

The Rapid’s board of directors has approved the purchase of eight natural gas-powered buses, marking one of the final steps toward the transportation network’s transition away from diesel fuel.
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MSI Marks Openings of Multiple Showrooms

ORANGE, CA — M S International, Inc. (MSI), the Orange, CA-based supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile and hardscaping products, has celebrated the grand opening of showrooms in Grand Rapids, MI, Suffolk, VA and Jacksonville, FL, the company announced. Marking a new step in MSI’s strategic growth, the 50,000-sq.
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See Rare, Gigantic Eagles at West Michigan Wild Animal Park

Weighing up to 20 pounds with 8-foot wingspans, these are officially the heaviest eagles on the planet. Add in massive beaks and dinosaur-like talons, and you have got some darn big birds!
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After decades, NorthStar Cinemas closing Rockford, Whitehall theaters

West Michigan's NorthStar Cinemas, which has theaters near Rockford and Whitehall, is shutting down in the face of lower attendance and higher costs.
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Fifth inmate from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died

Another inmate from Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility has died.
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Culver’s could replace vacant Denny’s near I-96 in Grand Rapids

A new Culver's could be coming to Grand Rapids! The former Denny's near I-96 and Plainfield Ave may get a major makeover. Would you welcome this change? Tell us below!
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Fried Chicken and Seafood Joint in Northeast Grand Rapids Shuts Down After One Year

A Northeast Grand Rapids fried chicken and seafood spot has officially closed its doors after just over a year in business. The silver lining, though? Another restaurant is already lined up to take its place.

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