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Grand Rapids considers 25-cent parking meter increase

June 17, 2013
The Grand Rapids Parking Commission passed a 25-cent parking meter increase last week, which will now go to the City Commission for approval on Tuesday. Read More

Grand Rapids reconstructs Jefferson Avenue SE

June 17, 2013
The reconstruction of Jefferson Avenue SE in downtown Grand Rapids gets underway today. Read More

Metro Council passes $87.3M improvement package

June 14, 2013
Grand Valley Metro Council approved its Transportation Improvement Program and passed a resolution that calls on the state Legislature to come up with a funding plan to fix and maintain Michigan’s roads and bridges. Read More

DeVos Place heads down the stretch with a surplus

Revenue to Van Andel Arena also is up from last year.

June 14, 2013
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) What began as a year-long marathon now is a two-month sprint. Read More

Inside Track: One immersive experience prompts another for CEO

After tumbling into icy Alaskan waters, the Air Zoo’s Troy Thrash looks at life with a different perspective.

June 14, 2013
Troy Thrash has gazed at the universe’s galaxies, and has unexpectedly plunged into an icy-cold fissure in Alaska. Read More

Grocer's Daughter sweetens Downtown Market

June 13, 2013
Artisan chocolatier Grocer’s Daughter is expanding from its location in Empire to become a tenant in the indoor Market Hall at Downtown Market. Read More

Is Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park the eighth wonder of the world?

June 11, 2013
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has been named one of the top 30 Must-See Museums on the planet by 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, ranked the eighth-best public garden in the U.S. by TripAdvisor and is the second-most-visited cultural institution in Michigan. Read More

International Trumpet Guild heralds Grand Rapids concerts

June 11, 2013
Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 trumpeters and musicians for the 38th annual International Trumpet Guild Conference being held today through Saturday. Read More

Rock the Rapids reveals first performers

June 10, 2013
A legendary rock group and one of today’s top blues-and-rock performers are the first acts to sign on for this summer’s Rock the Rapids. Read More

How about $1.79 a gallon?

June 7, 2013
After joining the Alliance AutoGas Network just six months ago, Crystal Flash Energy in Grand Rapids has secured its first three fleet customers. Read More