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$2.4 million secured for infrastructure upgrades at Gerald R. Ford Airport

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids

$2.4 million secured for infrastructure upgrades at Gerald R. Ford Airport

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Gerald R. Ford International Airport will receive nearly $2.4 million through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.See the Story

BDS@20: Redefining International Solidarity

Human Rights · Grand Rapids

BDS@20: Redefining International Solidarity

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On July 9th, we marked a milestone in the liberation struggle of the Indigenous people of Palestine, as the Palestinian-led nonviolent, anti-racist BDS movement completes 20 years of grassroots organizing and building intersectional people power. This day will be remembered in history as the start of a principled, strategic, and creative process that has isolated Israel’s 77-year-old regime of settler-colonialism, apartheid, and military occupat…See the Story

Ask Ellen: Do Moonrise Times Change?

Guatemala · Guatemala

Ask Ellen: Do Moonrise Times Change?

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Sunrise and sunset times change quite a bit through the year in West Michigan, but does the moon follow a similar schedule? Moonrise and set times are mathematically determined and can be counted on like clockwork. CALCULATING MOON RISE The moon rises at different times of day or night depending on its position in orbit. It takes the moon roughly 29.5 days to orbit the Earth. The sun illuminates different parts of th…See the Story

On Michal Postava and the Griffins’ Revolving Door

The Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender’s crease has been a revolving door over the past 3-5 years, with both North American and European goaltenders spending a season or two in GR and then moving on. This morning, MLive’s Ansar Khan focuses on the Red Wings’ European free agent signings who’ve struggled in the goal (see: Jussi Olkinuora, Patrik Rybar, Matej Machovsky) as compared with the Wings’ newest signing, 23-year-old Michal Postava, who won …Montreal · Montreal See the Story

Students revolutionize their university with unprecedented construction project: 'Really exciting'

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Calvin University's facilities building now boasts a 35-kilowatt solar setup, thanks to the efforts of motivated students who completed the installation last week, reported Calvin News. Juniors Jack Klop and Sofie Schumerth led this renewable energy venture, which will provide up to 60 percent of the building's electricity needs. The duo holds positions within the Calvin Energy Recovery Fund (CERF), an organization that channels money saved from…Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids See the Story

Ask Ellen: Is tornado alley shifting?

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tornado data is showing a shift in tornado alley to the east in recent years. Tornadoes are becoming more common east of the Mississippi River, and less common in areas like eastern Texas. Tornadoes are most likely in the spring and summer months in the United States. Between 1954 and 1983, tornadoes were most frequent in Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. This is the area most classically referred to as "Tornado Alley."…Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Jim Gaffigan brings his comedy to Michigan

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his Everything is Wonderful tour to Michigan at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer and producer. He’s twice had books on the New York Times best-selling list, and has won three Emmys. Gaffigan’s unique brand of humor revolves around his observations on life. His eleventh TV special, “The Skinny,” premiered on Hulu as the stre…Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Man hit by 2 cars in Grand Rapids, hospitalized

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A man is in the hospital after he was hit while crossing the street in Grand Rapids late Friday night. Around 11 p.m., officers with the Grand Rapids Police Department were sent to the area of Burton Street and Ionia Avenue after receiving reports about a pedestrian who had been hit. GRPD said a 24-year-old man had been hit by two vehicles while crossing the street. He was taken to the hospital with critical injuries…Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Grand Rapids VFW Raising $10,000 to Bring Local Vets to Twins Game

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Hartford Nationals begins in Grand Rapids

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The largest and longest running national sports competition for athletes with disabilities is in Grand Rapids for the first time in the event's history. The Hartford Nationals kicked off its first day of competition Friday, ahead of a week's worth of events and competing. Daniel Romanchuk, a three-time Paralympian and four-time medalist, is no stranger to the track. "I think I did my first competition I was seven,…Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grand Rapids Read Article

Making Thyme Kitchen founders seek buyer after 20 years in business

After 20 years growing their meal delivery service and deli from the ground up, Ken and Karen Bryan are looking for new owners to carry Making Thyme Kitchen into its next phase of growth. The husband-and-wife duo put Making Thyme Kitchen on the market earlier this month as they plan to... Please login to read all 935 words.Entrepreneurs · Grand Rapids Read Article

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