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Davenport’s Casa Latina is “bold initiative” for Latinos
The publication BELatina is calling Davenport University’s new online bilingual program Casa Latina “a bold initiative” that “aims to revolutionize higher ed for Latino students.”. Casa Latina is enrolling students now for the Fall semester. Read more about Casa Latina in BELatina and in this article...
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE: Many West Michigan districts report driver shortage is easing
MICHIGAN, USA — After several years of bus routes left without drivers, many West Michigan school district leaders are reporting their driver shortages are easing. We checked in with multiple districts in West Michigan. The districts that got back to us reported they were either fully staffed, getting there, or in a much better situation than in years past.
PHOTOS: Grand Rapids' Return to the River, 'Pleasant Peninsula' blends music, art & nature
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Music and art collided as Grand Rapids celebrated its "Return to the River" Festival this weekend. Spanning two days, community members were invited to enjoy live entertainment, art, travelling installations, an artisan market and lots of food trucks. Reel in the fun:Portage rangers teach fishing...
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
All Access: Calvin football in its inaugural season
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Calvin football is one of college football's newest programs. The Knights prepare for their inaugural game on Sept. 7, and do so under the leadership of Trent Figg. "...the first couple words that come to mind are thankful, blessed and excited," said Figg, who joins...
Alan Jackson serves up ‘Good Time,’ plus Guided by Voices, Havoc Fest & more (Photos)
August’s final weekend blast of live music covered the gamut, from country to metal to indie-rock and more, from GR’s Return to the River to Havoc Fest. Browse all the photo galleries and a video at Local Spins. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES. Country star Alan Jackson appropriately...
Confluence Festival kicks off with interactive journey through region’s tech ecosystem
GRAND RAPIDS, MI- The Confluence Festival, celebrating art, music, science and technology, is returning to downtown Grand Rapids for its fourth year. The free festival will take place Sept. 20-21 in Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St. Thousands of people descend on downtown every year for a diverse range of programming that includes esports, robotics and makers.
Large mural brings Indigenous story to life in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Before Maddison Chaffer sketched out the design that would become a large mural in Grand Rapids, the local artist set out on a unique bit of research. Generations after Anishinaabek peoples navigated the Grand River in birch-bark canoes, Chaffer maneuvered a kayak along the waterway from the city to Lake Michigan to prepare for the mural project.
Stevie Nicks’ rescheduled Grand Rapids concert only one month away
After a cancellation back in June, the wait for Stevie Nicks’ Michigan concert is now almost over. On Tuesday, September 24, see the rock legend live at Van Andel Arena. Compare starting ticket prices on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Originally meant to perform in Michigan on June...
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