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Arab Americans 'thrilled' Biden stepping down, but want new Gaza policy
Arab American advocates in metro Detroit are relieved President Joe Biden announced Sunday he's stepping down as the Democratic Party nominee, blaming him for a war in Gaza that has resulted in thousands of deaths. And now, they're hoping the nominee who replaces him will be someone who will lessen support for Israel and be more sympathetic to Palestinians. "Everybody in my community is very thrilled that Biden is out of the way," said Osama Siblani, a...
What now for Gov. Whitmer?
It's not often we're in your inbox on a Sunday, but with the 2024 presidential race upended by President Joe Biden bowing out, we wanted to make sure you had the latest information available. The Free Press is calling our best sources, hitting the streets and getting you answers on...
Police confirm that missing teenager from Kent County has been found safe
Police have announced that a missing teen from Kent County has been found safe after an extensive search that lasted nearly two months. According to the Kent County sheriff’s department, they were able to locate Penelope “Penny” Wise at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. According...
Optional selections for car insurance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The last time Grand Rapids car accident lawyer Tom Sinas was here, he gave us a debrief of Michigan auto no-fault insurance, focusing on selections for medical coverage and liability protection. Today, we’re keeping on the topic, and talking about an optional selection you have called Underinsured/Uninsured.
See homes sold in the the Grand Rapids area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Grand Rapids area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 33 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,399-square-foot home on Bridge Walk Court in Ada that sold for $475,000.
Register Now for Annual Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races July 31 to support community health and wellness
University of Michigan Health-West invites you for an evening of running, walking, and philanthropy at the Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races on Wednesday, July 31. This family-friendly event will be. held at 1980 Metro Court, Wyoming, starting at 6 p.m. Funds raised through the Metro Way 5K support...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a ‘country going to crap’
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for […]
Upheaval Festival Day 2’s riptide of rock, plus Here Comes the Mummies, Kanola Band, .moe
Virginia’s Bad Omens closed out this year’s Upheaval with effusive flash and the biggest crowd yet, wrapping up a sundry and resplendent live music week across West Michigan. Browse the photos and more. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEO. They came in droves — and headbanged/crowd-surfed/fist-pumped in earnest....
Grand Rapids Makes Bold Stance About AI Art In ArtPrize
Since it started in 2009, ArtPrize has completely changed the landscape of Grand Rapids. The city has become a living mural in many ways and it has become a fixture in the city's economy. When it was announced that the founders of ArtPrize would be shutting down and the art...
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Kamala Harris for president: Read her statement
It's official. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This comes a day after President Joe Biden announced he was exiting the race and endorsing Harris and a day after Whitmer threw her support behind Biden's decision and doubled down on her resolve...
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
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