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Baty, Matteson named Persons of the Year

This year, CommUnity PRIDE recognizes two extraordinary individuals who have helped shape and strengthen that spirit for more than five decades through their generosity, leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the community. In many ways, it would be impossible to explore Saugatuck and Dougla
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Kent County Goes Bigger With Two Free Community Festivals This Summer

Free ice cream, kids activities, and county resources return as Community Fest grows to two locations this summer.
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Developer plans duplexes in northeast Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Construction could get underway this summer on three duplexes on a vacant site in Grand Rapids’ Belknap Lookout neighborhood. Developer Nathan Biller plans to build the duplexes at 837 Prospect Ave. NE near Matilda Street. The site has never been developed, according to information included
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Rockford High School students build full-size sheds in geometry class

Sophomores at Rockford High School learned geometry through hands-on construction, building real sheds that combine mathematical principles with practical building skills.
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GRCC Board of Trustees approve the 2026-2027 the Budget session

The Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees met on Monday, June 1, to approve the budget session with a regular meeting following directly after. Among other topics, the Board approved the Headlee Millage Levy Resolution, an increase in minimum wage for student employees, and discussed the new otter exhibit at
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Grand Rapids is overhauling its zoning code to boost housing, neighborhood businesses

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids is working to overhaul its zoning code to support its long-term goals of addressing the housing crisis, supporting neighborhood businesses and making streets safer for non-motorists. Some city commissioners also want to explore adding language to the zoning ordinance regulating data cent
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Refugee completes high school twice, graduates as valedictorian

Kentwood — Flash back to three years ago: Ahmed Elkwad sat in a classroom for English language learners at East Kentwood High School feeling very alone. He had fled Sudan, the only home he had ever known, with his parents and two brothers due to ongoing civil war. Surrounded by other U.S. newcomers whose native languag
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Grand Rapids police shooting: Video shows armed man lunge at officers

The man threw a lit Molotov cocktail at a police cruiser, fled through a neighborhood, attempted a carjacking, and stabbed a police K-9 before being fatally shot by officers.
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A Grand Rapids Court Is Giving Residents a Second Chance to Clear Old Fines...

Late fees? Warrants? This month-long program could be just what you need.
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Korean-French bakery chain opening Grand Rapids location

Korean-inspired bakery chain TOUS les JOURS is opening a location in Grand Rapids

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