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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
Neighbor recalls moment missing Michigan girl, 17, found at 44-year-old's home after getting engaged
Prosecutors have decided not to press criminal charges against the 44-year-old man Penelope Wise was living with for seven weeks while her family was frantically searching for her
Grand Rapids veteran avoids eviction thanks to aid from Michigan senator, community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A veteran in Grand Rapids got some help with his home repairs. U.S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran Chris Temple wrote a letter to U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D - MI) asking for help with his home's roof. This came after the City...
New acute care clinic opens in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A firm that staffs emergency rooms in West Michigan has opened what it calls a “first-of-its kind” clinic that offers care beyond what’s provided at urgent care clinics but below the full scope of emergency room services found at a hospital. Emergency...
Michigan Approves Tuition-Free Community College for High School Grads Starting This Fall
In a move that's about to flip the script on college affordability, recent high school grads in Michigan are looking at a future free from community college tuition bills. Thanks to a budget plan approved by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, thousands of new students are set to benefit from a tuition-free education as early as this fall. Bridge Michigan reports that the governor framed the initiative as a "life-changing opportunity."
Concerts in the Park Finale: Music That Raised Us celebrates Black female artists
The 2024 Wyoming Concerts in the Park series will conclude with the power ensemble Music That Raised Us at Lamar Park on July 30 at 6 p.m. The Grand Rapids-based group celebrates Black female artists and their impact on music history. The show began as a one-time event during Women’s...
Where Can You Find a Great Steak in Grand Rapids?
If you are looking for a great meal and want to dine out, for my money there is nothing like a great steak dinner. But, where will you find a really good steak in Grand Rapid?. There are a lot of steak house chain restaurants around, Longhorn, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, and others. But, where will you find a truly fine dining steak that will blow your socks off?
The Lowell Riddler: July 2024 Solution
The Lowell Riddler is back and hiding medallions in and near the City of Lowell for residents to find. Those who find the medallion will be rewarded with Lowell Bucks and bragging rights! Special thanks to the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the competition this year by providing the prizes this year.
Why Do The Public Pools in Grand Rapids Close Early For the Season?
Summer is my favorite season of the year- because as a southern transplant to Michigan, I spent so many summer days living in the water to stay cool. We didn't have Michigan's many lakes, so we couldn't enjoy swimming in my hometown unless our public pool was open. In my experience, pools are almost all open on Memorial Day Weekend and stay open all the way through Labor Day.
Revisiting Michigan’s Worst Flood: The Great Log Jam of 1883
As Hurricane Beryl rains down on Michigan, much of West MI is under a flood watch sustained rainfall is suspected throughout the Midwest. Since making landfall as a category 1 hurricane, Beryl has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. However, that has not stopped it from dumping nearly 6 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Consumers Energy donates $250k to Grand Rapids nonprofit fighting food insecurity
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded a quarter-million dollars to fight food insecurity. The foundation selected the Community Food Club of Grand Rapids as one of their 2024 People Award winners, awarding $250,000 to the nonprofit. Local: Former Kent County investment advisor sentenced for embezzlement...
Grand Rapids has less empty offices than rest of country
A new report from a West Michigan economic development organization found that office vacancy rates in the Grand Rapids area are down, retail activity is up, and the industrial and housing markets both remain tight.
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