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Piecing Together Unity event to include food vendors, live music, voter registration and more
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids foundation is hoping to bring the community together with their second annual Piecing Together Unity event. The event is hosted by the Pieces of Reece's Foundation, which helps support children in West Michigan, from providing clothes and food to helping children build connections in the community.
School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful way
Byron Center — West Middle School math teacher Jeff Gdowski had a jolly holiday this summer as a cast member in Van Singel Fine Arts Center’s production of “Mary Poppins.”. He plays several parts in the show, mainly as Neleus the statue in the park and a...
Giant Slip N’ Slide, foam party returning to West Michigan park
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - What is a better way to end the last days of summer than speeding down a giant slip-and-slide at torpedo speed? Nothing. That’s why an annual community-wide event is back for another round of four hundred feet of fun. The 11th annual Slip N’ Slide is Saturday, Aug. 17 at Rosewood Park in Jenison. Initially created by longtime residents, the event is now run by Never the Same, a national youth ministry organization all proceeds benefit.
The historic Sullivan Field grandstands will be restored after a pause in construction
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fans of Valley Field announced that the Sullivan Field grandstand construction will start again this fall after construction crews found extensive damage and wood rot. Crews paused the project to reevaluate the field’s damage and found that the $4.25 million project would cost more. Sullivan...
Western Michigan Weekend Forecast: Rain Expected Through Saturday
Grand Rapids, MI – Residents of Western Michigan should prepare for a day of changing weather, with increasing clouds this morning followed by showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures will peak near 80°F, with winds from the southeast at 10-20 mph. According to the National Weather Service...
Back to school: Preparing your kids for the start of a new year
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — We are less than a week away from the start of a brand-new school year for some students across West Michigan. Now is the time to get your kids ready to head back to the classroom. Many kids probably aren’t ready to say goodbye to...
Gaddy looks to set the ‘future course’ of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Six months into her new role as president and CEO of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, LaSandra Gaddy is preparing to invite myriad voices around the table to forge a new strategic plan. Gaddy took the reins of the 102-year-old foundation in February, succeeding former president and CEO Diana Sieger,...
District Capital provides acquisition financing for 40-unit apartment building in Michigan
Mike Lemon and Jon Potvin of District Capital arranged acquisition financing for Gardentown Apartments, a 40-unit community in Wyoming, Michigan. The financing was placed with a finance company that offered a 30-year term, seven years of interest only, and a declining prepayment structure. The client was looking for leverage, max...
This Michigan City Is the High Blood Pressure Capital of America
A new study has revealed that a Michigan city leads the rest of the nation when it comes to high blood pressure. Lawnstarter pored through data from the 500 biggest cities in America, looking for the nation's most relaxed cities. Turns out much of Michigan isn't that relaxed at all.
Bad Cookie: New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers
Oh no! The Cookie Monster may not like this announcement. Before you shop at Meijer, you may want to know about this recall!. New Recall Affecting Michigan Meijer Cookie Lovers. It is a tough day to love Meijer cookies. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Midwest retailer,...
Michigan Cities Largely Predicted to Grow in Next 50 Years Outpacing Much of America
We hope you're ready to gain some new neighbors. When asked to predict Michigan was largely seen as a region on the grow. This may be somewhat surprisingly given decades of decline, particularly in the cites of the Rust Belt, that Michigan has faced. But climate concerns as well as shifts in other regions of the country could spur a population increase in the Great Lakes region in general and Michigan in particular.
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