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Family of student who died from 'Molly' shares story, warning for parents
As a young college student, Denis Preka had a heart of gold and incredible personality. His parents, Linda Preka and Jamie Thom, say honoring his legacy is something they will always do.
Paws with a Cause breaks ground on $9.5 million renovation project
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids-based Paws with a Cause, or PAWS, held a groundbreaking celebration for their $9.5 million facility renovation project on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Funding for the facility comes from the "Embrace the Journey Capital Campaign," which included a public phase in April of this year.
New $38M dorm to give Ferris State students an end-zone seat to football games
Ferris State University hopes that a new $38 million residential dorm in the end zone of its football field will draw students who might otherwise choose a different school. The Big Rapids-based school’s latest residential hall will wrap around the north end zone of Top Taggart Field, the home of the Ferris State Bulldogs’ football team since 1957.
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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
Your Labor Day Weekend Guide
For those planning to spend Labor Day weekend in the city, here are six exciting suggestions:. Get ready for a fantastic night at the AC Hotel Lounge, 50 Monroe Ave NW, where the third installment of the Guest DJ Series kicks off on Friday, August 30! Senita Lenear will hit the decks, joined by DJ Venus Flyytrap, creating a night of energetic beats and good vibes. Not only will you groove to great music, but you’ll also be supporting a good cause: the Black Impact Collaborative. Don’t miss this fun evening of music, cocktails, and charitable giving! Attendees can enjoy a signature cocktail crafted by the guest DJ, with a portion of the cover charge and cocktail sales going to their charity of choice. The series continues on select Fridays through September 20. On Friday, Sept. 6 Omar Cuevas spins tunes to benefit Zapopan, Sister City, alongside DJ Tony Banks; Friday, Sept. 13: Jeremiah White will be behind the decks for R2H Secure Living CDC, with DJ The SEVENth adding to the mix; and Friday, Sept. 20: Jenna Arcidiacono joins the event, with proceeds going to Food Hugs, and DJ Sanjay providing the soundtrack.
Maranda’s Weekend Fun Guide: Aug. 30-Sept. 1
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Labor Day weekend is approaching, and Maranda has you covered with discovering family-friendly activities and events across West Michigan. Find local happenings from Friday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 1, in this Weekend Fun Guide!. 2024 Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Join the Mackinac Bridge Authority...
We discuss National Black Owned Business Month for August
We discuss National Black Owned Business Month for August, Rende Progress Capital leading a GR Based Community Development Financial Institution that exclusively supports the growth and financial success of Entrepreneurs of Color. Guests Jennifer Smith with Over the Top Dance Academy and Elisa Starnes with Rende. Shelley Irwin is the...
450 New Jobs, Hundreds of Housing Units, and Secure Manufacturing in Michigan
Transformational Brownfield Plan to enhance Grand Rapids riverfront with a $700 million investment to build hundreds of new housing units, greenspace, stadium, and amphitheater. Refrigeration company Northland Corporation creating up to 200 jobs, retaining 116 with expansion in Greenville. Brownfield site in Northville to be redeveloped into horse track and...
Initiative aims to register Black men to vote
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – Team Black Males Winning has been going across the country helping Black men register to vote ahead of the 2024 presidential election. “It’s simple. We need about 24,000 hard to reach, ‘I don’t really give a dern’ voters in Michigan. We need the same number in Wisconsin. And then we have a voice,” said Bruce Carter, the tour director of Team Black Males Winning.
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks in Michigan after latest indictment
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at an event around 3:30 p.m. in Michigan after his latest indictment was announced by special counsel Jack Smith. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Trump put out a lengthy Truth Social statement Tuesday condemning the indictment. “No Presidential Candidate, or Candidate for any […]
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