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Celebrations around West Michigan as Pride Month gets underway

On Saturday, several West Michigan communities are celebrating Pride Month with parades and festivities.
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Well House opens first new multi-family affordable housing unit in Grand Rapids

A multi-family home at 32 Pleasant Street Southeast is complete, after ground was broken in September on three separate Grand Rapids sites. The two other multi-family units are still under construction: one on Cass Avenue and one on Highland Avenue. The housing is intended for people earning at or around...
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Here’s Why: Sharks need our help

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Sharks - they’ve outlived the dinosaurs through five global extinctions, surviving more than 450 million years. Adapting as the world changed around them, these ocean predators have stood the test of time, but modern problems threaten shark populations now, and humans are largely to blame.
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Don’t Let Construction Fool You—The Downtown YMCA Is Still Open

If you’ve driven past downtown Grand Rapids lately and noticed fencing, equipment, and a whole lot of activity around the David D. Hunting YMCA: don’t panic. Despite the construction chaos caused by the incoming soccer stadium, the downtown Y is not closing its doors. As work ramps up...
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Photos: Van Andel Institute’s Around the World event

Van Andel Institute held its 17th annual Around the World event on Friday.
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Weekend Events offer June fun for families

FOX 17 takes a look at some of the exciting events taking place across West Michigan, from pride festivals to celebrating Grand Rapids' 175th birthday
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Weekend Forecast: Mix of sun and clouds

Look for a mixture of clouds and sunshine with highs in the 70s this weekend. Showers chances arrives for a majority of the area Sunday evening. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather team.
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Exposure warning: Measles case confirmed in Allegan County

The Allegan County Health Department has confirmed a measles case in Allegan County. The health agency said it is working with the Kent County Health Department to investigate.
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Build the Ultimate Michigan 6-Pack, According to Reddit

Reddit users debate the perfect Michigan 6-pack, highlighting some of the state’s most beloved craft beers from Grand Rapids and beyond. Living in Grand Rapids (Beer City USA) is a beer drinker's paradise. The city is constantly voted the best in the country for its local breweries. Some of Grand Rapids' breweries...
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Why Michiganders Are Hanging Detergent Bottles on Fences

Drivers in Northern Michigan may spot detergent bottles on fence posts. It turns out, there are several practical and quirky reasons behind this odd trend. Years ago, bottles on fence posts often signaled milk deliveries. Milk delivery declined in the 1970s as store-bought options became more common. I have seen...

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