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Ax-throwing chain celebrates grand opening
A Minnesota ax-throwing chain is having a grand opening celebration for its first West Michigan location.
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Casino doles out $800K in bonuses
Nearly $1 million was shared among Gun Lake Casino employees.
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‘Live museum’ honors Black history
African-American legends are coming to Woodland Mall for the eighth year.
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John Ball Zoo takes holistic approach to sustainability
Efforts include waste management, living walls and roofs, energy and water conservation, green building.
In addition to participating in field conservation projects and a cooperative species survival plan, the team at John Ball Zoo engages daily in caring for its environment and natural resources as part of its overall sustainability strategy.
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Meijer Gardens announces four summer concerts
It may be winter, but things are heating up at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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Grand Rapids ranks as 13th ‘Sexiest City’
More than other major cities in America, Grand Rapids residents are embracing ways to spice up their love lives.
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A 10-year ‘slog’ results in Newsmaker of the Year
Some of the region’s best newsmakers have to slog for 10 years before making a powerful punch.
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Inside Track: A life of service
In addition to co-owning two bars, Tami VandenBerg has dedicated herself to ending homelessness.
When Tami VandenBerg moved back home, she had the drive to turn Grand Rapids into a great place to live for everybody. Twenty years later, the owner of two clubs and former executive director of Well House has left a serious mark on the community, but she’s still not done.
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City preps for Beer Week
A West Michigan beer festival is toasting a decade of craft beer culture.
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Boys Ballet program aims to ‘break stigma’
Mary Free Bed YMCA partners with Grand Rapids Ballet School to teach basics to preschoolers.
A YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids program, entering its second year, helps preschool boys develop their flexibility and coordination skills.
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