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Grand Rapids restaurant Taco Borracho announces closure

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Historic squad among 4 Grand Rapids-area volleyball regional champions

Michigan Capitol ConfidentialYesterday

Grand Rapids comptroller sues to reclaim powers stripped by city hall

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Game Notes: Griffins at Wild - Nov. 13, 2026

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Trinity Health to challenge rejection of Grand Rapids liver transplant plan

Thursday, November 12

MLive.comNov 12

Proposed St. James Catholic Church demolition plan draws pushback in Grand Rapids

MLive.comNov 12

Commission eyes limits on Flock data sharing amid privacy concerns in Grand Rapids

WWMTNov 12

Grand Rapids leaders discuss cutting ties with Flock Safety, instead remain under contract

MLive.comNov 12

Grand Rapids-area regional title football picks: Which teams are final four bound?

WZZM13.comNov 12

Restore the Rapids project begins to bring animals back to Grand River

MLive.comNov 12

John Kowalko Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 12

West Michigan developers say pipelines are strong despite rising costs and lack of talent

Grand Rapids MagazineNov 12

Seven Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend

MLive.comNov 12

5 things to know about FBI raids on Michigan massage parlors

MLive.comNov 12

Daniel Bowen Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

MLive.comNov 12

DeVos-owned Harley-Davidson dealership moving to Grand Rapids suburb

WOODTV.comNov 12

6 locations planned around Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo as Paris Baguette enters West Michigan

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 12

Michigan AG sues to break up company’s control of Mackinac Island ferry service

WZZM13.comNov 12

Phoebe Bridgers is coming to Grand Rapids as part of 'The Lost Tour' on March 6

Grand Rapids GriffinsNov 12

TIP-A-GRIFFIN BACK FOR 18TH EDITION ON NOV. 16

MLive.comNov 12

Sandra Boyer Obituary (2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan PublicNov 12

Here are 28 things to do in Michigan this weekend, November 13-15

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 12

Michigan healthcare job growth is slowing despite a surge in demand

MLive.comNov 12

Janet Harris Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Rockford, MI

MLive.comNov 12

Suzan Kuehle Obituary (11/04/1948 - 11/09/2026) - Rockford, MI

FOX 17 West Michigan NewsNov 12

Oh Christmas Tree!: Grand Rapids is getting ready for the holidays

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 12

Ford Airport wraps $5.2M taxiway extension to unlock future aviation development

Wednesday, November 11

MLive.comNov 11

New Vietnamese spot serving pho opens in Grand Rapids Downtown Market

WZZM13.comNov 11

Pho Xa opens in Grand Rapids Downtown Market with fresh twists on classic favorites

Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesNov 11

Kevin Fritzen Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MI

WOODTV.comNov 11

Try pho, banh mi at new Grand Rapids Downtown Market spot

MLive.comNov 11

Casarez Lorrie Obituary (12/31/1956 - 11/04/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

Detroit Free PressNov 11

Madonna, Michigan bands to perform at Coachella. How to get tickets

MLive.comNov 11

The Grand Rapids furniture store with ties to a local baseball legend is closing after decades

MLive.comNov 11

6 Grand Rapids-area volleyball teams advance to regional finals

Crain's Grand Rapids BusinessNov 11

Developers seek more time to build riverfront affordable housing near amphitheater

MLive.comNov 11

1st Ward vacancy divides Grand Rapids City Commission again

MLive.comNov 11

Barbara Alkema Obituary (08/12/1932 - 11/06/2026) - Grand Rapids, MI

WZZM13.comNov 11

AC Grand Rapids announces multi-year partnership with Nike

wwmtarcNov 11

Grand Rapids to install 40-foot Christmas tree, invites public to lighting ceremony

MLive.comNov 11

Crews to hoist 40-foot fir at Rosa Parks Circle for holiday kickoff

MLive.comNov 11

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Grand Rapids MagazineNov 11

Most City offices Closed for Veterans Day

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