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West Michigan beverage retailers and restaurants don’t anticipate a spike in holiday alcohol sales over 2008, due to a sluggish economy. But they say there still are reasons to celebrate.
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Celebrated Grand Rapids artist Jose Narezo, in his studio downtown in 2005, died Wednesday evening at Spectrum Hospital after a battle with brain cancer. He was 63. (Press File Photo)
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HOLLAND — As it approaches its 80th year, the Tulip Time Festival is going nonprofit. Festival officials announced Wednesday that it has obtained status as a nonprofit public charity, which they say could help its bottom line. “This welcome news…
GRAND RAPIDS — Downtown nightclub owner Greg Gilmore said Thursday he plans to expand his B.O.B. entertainment complex within three years. Gilmore, who opened the night spot at 26 Monroe Ave. NW 11 years ago, said the addition will be…
Five Grand Rapids Public Schools essay contest winners and students from St. Andrew’s School got a sneak peak at “Walking with Dinosaurs” on Tuesday morning.
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Press Photo/Hollyn JohnsonFrom left, James Booth Burr Jr, Marie Hauland, Mike Marn, Suzanne Geha and Thomas L. Saxe pose for a skit about chef Julia Child.GRAND RAPIDS — The stale doughnuts and the cold coffee, shelved for a year, at…
All 18 Kent District Library branches are giving away a family pack of four tickets to the opening of the “Walking with Dinosaurs” show at 7 p.m. next Wednesday at Van Andel Arena. Registration is at any Kent library branch…
Courtesy PhotoNo peeking: Arlene Nickless stands outside her new home — you’ll have to watch “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to see the house — with her sons, from left, Andrew, 8; Noah, 9; and Aaron, 12. HOLT — Life has…
Assistant Manager Mike Bolhuis makes popcorn during Studio 28’s farewell open house Sunday evening, its last night night of business. (Press Photo/Paul L. Newby II)
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GRAND RAPIDS — Several streets will close Saturday morning for the Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Claus parade. Streets in the parade’s staging area will close at 7 a.m. They include: Scribner Avenue from Pearl to Bridge streets, Bridge from…