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At the turn of the 20th century, at end of a streetcar line that stretched from downtown Grand Rapids to Reeds Lake, the city of East Grand Rapids was born. This community earns national recognition for its quality education, walkable neighborhoods, stately homes, and ever evolving and vibrant Gaslight Village shopping district.
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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Megan Sarnacki
Monday, January 31, 2022
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Vaccination effort spurs massive collaboration between Kent County and local health care providers
Matthew Russell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Kent County COVID-19 Grants help college students in need succeed
By Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping
By Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Grant Fund shares $9.5 mil. in federal dollars with county nonprofits
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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The Age-Friendly Grand Rapids initiative begins three-year action plan
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Workshop launches Absolutely Accessible Kent Campaign: Paralympian architect facilitates workshop
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
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Neighborhoods of GR: Charm and determination make history in Ottawa Hills
By Matthew Russell
Thursday, November 1, 2018
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By Deshia Dunn, Innovation News Editor
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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The state of Grand Rapids housing costs: A 10-year review
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Thursday, August 23, 2018
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By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing Editor
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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By Estelle Slootmaker, Development News Editor
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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