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Restaurant review: Brunch House is in the house

Submitted 08-19-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Brunch House exceeded expectations with giant cinnamon rolls and a Beach Side Smashburger, alongside creative cocktails and show-stopping Bloody Marys. Hip vibe, great service!

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How local housing advocates plan to house 100 people in 100 days

Submitted 08-16-2024 under NEWS

Local advocates in Grand Rapids aim to house 100 chronically unhoused people in 100 days alongside community partners, beginning in September 2024

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Grand Rapids Bike Polo hopes to plant roots at upgraded Highland Park courts

Submitted 08-15-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Bike Polo club break in their new home with a rebooted nationwide Bike Polo tournament, Slaydy Hawkins.

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Wiki Wiki's world tour

Submitted 08-15-2024 under NEWS

A quarantine favorite is now curating experience-centered dining through pop-up events across Grand Rapids.

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Local Artist Highlight: David Nguyen

Submitted 08-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

David Nguyen shares his journey from Kentwood to Guam and back—now experiencing meaning in his own art studio. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Voters narrow mayoral race to 2 candidates, approve all 3 proposals

Submitted 08-07-2024 under NEWS

Grand Rapids primary election results are in: LaGrand and Lenear advance in the mayoral race, key city commission candidates move forward and proposals for hotel tax, early childhood and library funding pass.

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Grand Rapids Children's Museum Brings Pixar’s 'Inside Out' to Life

Submitted 08-02-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

The acclaimed movie presents a theme of social-emotional learning in a hands-on experience for all ages.

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Grand Rapids partners with Lime to provide free scooter rides for those in need

Submitted 07-30-2024 under NEWS

Grand Rapids partners with Lime to offer free rides to eligible residents through the Lime Access pilot program, providing up to five free 30-minute rides daily to improve mobility options.

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GRPS leadership face multiple calls for resignation during board meeting

Submitted 07-26-2024 under NEWS

Parents and teachers demand accountability and better conditions ahead of the new school year starting next month.

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How tattoos went from circus spectacle to common self expression in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-22-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Teryl Grooters, now 84, got his first tattoo at 60 and went on to get 356 tattoos, inspired by comic characters and personal milestones. In the last 100+ years, tattoos in Grand Rapids have evolved from circus attractions to forms of self-expression and self-advocacy.

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