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A nonprofit that serves unhoused families is dropping its longstanding church-hosted shelter program as part of a broader cost-cutting effort to close a $1 million budget gap that arose when projected donations failed to materialize. Family Promise of West Michigan CEO Tenisa Frye said in a letter to stakeholders Tuesday that, effective immediately, the Grand Rapids nonprofit is closing its Interfaith Hospitality Network rotating church shelter …

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The work of Kendall College of Art fashion students is now on display at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, alongside the work of influential designer Lee Alexander McQueen. The ‘Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous' exhibition opened at the museum earlier this month. It includes more than 50 pieces from the British designer, along with nearly 70 pieces from French photographer and his good friend Ann Ray. The 'Lee…

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Kendall fashion students' work on display alongside Alexander McQueen pieces

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As next month's election approaches, a student-led initiative at Calvin University is helping out-of-state students register to vote in Michigan. Jack Klop, a junior at Calvin University, wants to make his ballot count for next month's election in the same area as his college. "As an out-of-state student from California, I was interested in voting in the local elections here in Michigan and being connected to the com…

How one Calvin University student is helping other students register to vote in Michigan

On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved the subsidy, known as a Transformational Brownfield Plan, for the DeVos/Van Andel development project in downtown Grand Rapids. MLive reported that the Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority agreed to provide a $565 million subsidy for the project. One thing that I immediately noticed about the subsidy amount, was that it was $21 million larger than t…

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Grand Rapids Board unanimously approves a $565 million subsidy for a development project proposed by two billionaire families

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - After winning four of its previous five contests, the Davenport University women's volleyball team is putting a pause on conference action to head to the Midwest Region Crossover in Hammond, Ind. The Panther's (6-11, 4-5 GLIAC) only loss in the previous two weeks has come to No. 4 Ferris State.

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The state of Michigan has announced nearly $400,000 for West Michigan programs that help international and minority students earn master’s degrees, provide resources for immigrants, and provide down payment assistance to people relocating here. Grant recipients announced today under the Make MI Home program share a common theme of retaining and attracting residents in Michigan, in an effort to reverse stagnant population trends. In this inaugura…

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Fall colors are beginning to pop in West Michigan, thanks to the sunshine-filled days and cool nights. 
	
		Everything you need to know about fall colors in West Michigan	   Photo by Kim EnglePhoto by John Frueh JrPhoto by John Frueh JrPhoto Cindy RoskampPhoto by Joe Clarke CURRENT FALL COLOR The Upper Peninsula now is seeing some trees under stress due to the warm and dry October, where some leaves are beginning to …

Bright colors are starting to pop in West Michigan

Visit the McCabe Haunt for the Last Time + Halloween Light Shows ADA, LOWELL, ATLO: There are spectacular Halloween houses east of Grand Rapids – but they’re quite spread out. This 92 minute route will take you to a cool Halloween Lights show in Alto (stay at least 10 minutes!) and another in downtown Lowell. This is the final year for the McCabe Haunt in Ada. Do not miss it! Continue reading Epic East GR Halloween Houses Driving Route Includes …

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will both be scouring for votes in Michigan on Friday as they try to lock down support in this key political battleground. Harris, the Democratic vice president, is scheduled to begin her day in Grand Rapids before holding events in Lansing and Oakland County, which is northwest of Detroit. Trump, the Republican former president, has his own event in Oakland County in the afternoon before…

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Aquinas College will be the focal point of high school basketball in Michigan for a couple weekends this winter, as the Grand Rapids-based school will host the 11th annual 2K25 Showcase.

Mr. Basketball hopefuls, state title contenders coming to West Michigan for 2K25 Showcase

The Grand Rapid City Clerk’s Office has announced that it is resending 100 absentee ballots after the original ballots mysteriously disappeared in the mail.

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