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West Michigan nonprofit says LGBTQ+ parents needed to foster LGBTQ+ youth
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A local nonprofit is advocating for LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system. D.A. Blodgett St. Johns (DABSJ) is bringing awareness to the need for safe and affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care during Pride Month. Nearly one-third of youth in foster care...
Bored? Avoid idleness and loneliness by getting engaged in the community
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Feeling bored or even lonely? This is your sign to engage with your community! Wedgwood Christian Services Outreach Therapist, Dan Aupperlee, shares recommendations. Refer to the PDF of information featured below. Sponsored by Wedgwood Christian Services.
See photos as Hudsonville wins D1 softball quarterfinal
MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. -- Hudsonville varsity softball’s winning streak continues after defeating Midland High in the D1 quarterfinal match up at Central Michigan University on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The game stretched into the 8th inning. A home run by Hudsonville’s Megan Beemer (24) ended the game, 4-3.
History Channel show American Pickers coming to film in Michigan, how you can enter to be on it
MICHIGAN, USA — Documentary series American Pickers is coming to Michigan to film episodes this August. The History Channel documentary series follows the world of antique "picking." They follow people who are considered "skilled pickers" as they go hunting for "America's most valuable antiques." "They are always excited to...
90 degree temperatures! That's how hot our extended forecast is showing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — If you are trying to plan out beach days, everyone will want to be by a body of water this weekend and early next week as temperatures spike into the upper 80s to low 90s. Plus, it's not just the heat! The humidity is expected to climb along with temperatures, making it feel even hotter outside.
Rare rotting flesh-scented flower called ‘The Beast’ to bloom at Meijer Gardens
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A rare, stinky flower is about to bloom at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. The Amorphophallus titanum, more commonly known as a corpse flower, is expected to be at peak bloom between June 14 and 16 inside the Grace Jarecki Seasonal Display Greenhouse at Meijer Gardens.
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