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Is This Anonymous Tool Making Michigan Schools Safer?
For as long as I can remember the rule on the street was "snitches get stitches" and there are plenty of movies, shows, and real-life examples of this phrase being a way of life for some people. Also, for a long time, the idea of minding your own business was considered the right thing to do because you don't worry about things that have nothing to do with you. Eventually, this was combated by the ideology that speaking up and helping someone out who needs it, is the humane thing to do.
Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posted a bizarre video of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talking to a doll on Monday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The post Maryland Governor Talks to Miniature Gretchen Whitmer Doll in Bizarre Video first appeared on Mediaite.
Sushi Restaurant Permanently Closes One Grand Rapids Location
Grand Rapids has said goodbye to yet another restaurant. Recently we shared with you that a wine bar and restaurant downtown Grand Rapids closed it's doors. Now, a sushi restaurant with multiple Michigan locations has shuttered one of its Grand Rapids' eateries. The owners of Maru Sushi describe it as...
A tiny, rare butterfly gets a chance to thrive again in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS – Standing next to a converted hoop house in one of the back areas of John Ball Zoo David Pavlik points to a line of small cloth-covered cages filled with yellow black-eyed Susans and small orange butterflies. “These cages out here are females that have already bred...
Explore ‘heart-touching’ Ukrainian quilt displays at 2024 QuiltWeek in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids is about to be home to a full week of exploring stunning, colorful quilts from talented quilters around the globe. Whether you’re an experienced quilter, a curious beginner or a quilt lover, join the American Quilter’s Society QuiltWeek Aug. 21-24. The DeVos Place Convention Center will be transformed into a world of quilting inspiration and creativity.
Kentwood students jump into the school year
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Thousands of students across Kent and Ottawa Counties donned backpacks and boarded buses on Monday morning for the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Of the 31 public school districts in both counties, nine opened their doors to students on Aug. 19, including Kentwood Public Schools.
Illinois Facilities Fund backs Michigan affordable housing projects
The Illinois Facilities Fund and Kent County, Michigan, have announced $9.9 million in loans for three community-based affordable housing development projects. The public-private partnership with the Chicago-based community development financial institution will support projects addressing housing affordability for people in what is described as the “missing middle” of public policy—those earning between 80 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). A $3.7 million loan to Magnus Capital will bolster an $84 million project in Wyoming, Michigan, to construct 257 rental units, of which 208 are designated as affordable. A $4 million loan to ICCF Community Homes will help complete a $14.1 million project in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to develop 27 affordable condominium units, with half targeted to those earning below 80 percent of AMI. And a $2.2 million loan to Linc UP will back an $18.2 million project to develop 54 one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 55 and older with incomes between 30 percent and 60 percent of AMI.
Ava Wilberding Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After the first week of action, the Mid-American Conference announced its opening set of weekly awards, which included junior goalkeeper Ava Wilberding being selected as the league's Defensive Player of the Week. In her first career start in the Brown and Gold, the Grand Rapids, Mich. native...
GRCC showcases hands-on AI experiences during Confluence Festival
Grand Rapids Community College continues to be a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education as a proud co-sponsor of Friday@Confluence on September 20. The event runs from 7-10 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM). This free event is open to people of all ages who want to get...
Michigan Woman Arrested For Resort Shoplifting In Polk County On Florida Vacation
A family vacation took an unexpected turn in Polk County, Florida, when a 22-year-old woman was arrested for shoplifting from a resort gift shop. On Sunday evening around 5:50, a Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a theft report at a Davenport vacation resort. An employee informed the deputy that a woman had taken a pair of swimming goggles from the resort gift shop without paying.
Wyoming High School Golf Scoreboard: Aug. 19-23, 2024
Six events are part of Week 2 of the Wyoming High School golf season. There are two one-day events. There are four two-day events. All but a few teams made their debut last week. After this week, every team will have played at least one tournament. Hulett, Sheridan, Lander, Pinedale, Wheatland, and Sundance are the six sites to host this week.
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