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News from 2022

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Three carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent County during June

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 7, 2022

There were three carnival/amusement licenses issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during June, a 200 percent increase over the previous month.

A Taste of Cairo is Now Open

By Press release submission | Jul 6, 2022

A Taste of Cairo is now open and serving up delicious Egyptian dishes right in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Eight unarmed combat commission licenses set to lapse in Kent in August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 4, 2022

There are eight unarmed combat commission licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.

Neighborhood Summit hosts a Marketplace Park Party July 16

By Press release submission | Jul 4, 2022

The synergy, learning and community celebration from May’s Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit continues at Garfield Park on Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Five transportation company licenses set to lapse in Kent in August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 3, 2022

There are five transportation company licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.

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One security guard license set to lapse in Kent in August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 2, 2022

There is one security guard license which lapses in Kent in August if not renewed.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 2, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce CEO: Financial literacy classes aim to 'prepare students for success'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 2, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) recently signed House Bill 5190, which ensures that the state's high school curriculum will include financial literacy classes.

A Family Affair—Three Generations of an Ongoing GRPS Legacy

By Press release submission | Jul 1, 2022

Our Story. Our Growth. Our Impact.

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Two professional investigator licenses set to lapse in Kent in August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 1, 2022

There are two professional investigator licenses which lapse in Kent in August if not renewed.

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Grand Rapids company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) working in Household Goods and Home Construction sees value fall 18.7% in June

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 1, 2022

Whirlpool Corp. (WHR:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on June 29.

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Stay hydrated during a hot Kent County summer

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 1, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Grand Rapids Reporter has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2022

Our next article from the Historic Preservation Commission features the Home Acres area centered around the intersection of current-day 44th Street and Division Avenue.

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Know the rules and practice caution when lighting fireworks

By Press release submission | Jun 29, 2022

A growing number of residents light consumer grade fireworks as part of their annual holiday celebrations.

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Lawyer's Democracy Fund on Supreme Court voter ID ruling: 'This is a major win for democracy and fair elections'

By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2022

Tom Spencer, vice president of the Lawyer's Democracy Fund, is praising the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that North Carolina state legislators have a right to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a voter identification law passed by the legislature.

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Public Accuracy Notice

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a "Public Accuracy Test" will take place at 4:30 p.m

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22nd Annual Golf Classic

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2022

Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame - 22nd Annual Golf Classic

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 25, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Find select paint brands on sale at local participating Kent County Ace stores during national promotion starting June 29

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jun 24, 2022

Find deals on Clark+Kensington and Royal paint at local participating Kent County Ace Hardware stores from June 29 to July 11.

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Kent County Health Department Offers Free Testing and Other Activities in Grand Rapids Parks in Recognition of National HIV Testing Day

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2022

n honor of National HIV Testing Day, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is partnering with community organizations to offer “Wellness in the Park” at three parks in Grand Rapids.