Grand Rapids News

Last Spring, 28-year-old GVSU student Kendra Velzen filed suit against Grand Valley State University, stating that they were discriminating against her and her service animal - a guinea pig- by refusing to let her keep the animal in her on-campus housing. She, along with the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan claimed that the university was violating federal housing rules by denying her the right to keep Bianca the guinea pig. Turns out, that may have been the case, because the case has been settled. For $40,000.

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Grand Rapids has become well-known for its level of participation in the arts and community events:  lip dubs, zombie walks, Chinese lantern launches, etc.

Is it time to bring a more permanent interactive piece of art to downtown Grand Rapids?

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Hey Gang, we're gonna be out at the Women's Expo this weekend! We want you to come hula hoop for us!

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Grandville High School students are talented. And they know it. So talented in fact, that they decided to highlight many of their talents in one, epic lip dub video. The video, which is nearly thirteen minutes long and uses sons from Pink, Jimmy Eat World, The Script, Andy Grammer and more, also tells a bit of a story. And has a positive message.

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Over the last 24 hours or so, Facebook and Twitter have been alive with Grand Rapidians posting about how happy they are that Trader Joe's and Whole Foods would be coming to Grand Rapids. But, it turns out that at least one of the grocery chains isn't planning to set up shop in GR any time in the near future.

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Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson is throwing a massive 2 Day Block Party to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of Daytona Bike Week.  The party is all day Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th.  On Saturday, meet Erik 'Ponch' Estrada and listen to live music from The Outer Vibe.  Both days, the party will feature free food and drinks, prizes all weekend long, huge discounts on motor cycle clothing, and tons of pre-owned bikes at special pricing.  

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One of the tell-tale signs, at least in my world, that Spring is almost here, is when Frederik Meijer Gardens starts announcing the lineup for their Summer Concert Series. Every year, they bring in some of the top acts in the country to perform at their amphitheater right here in Grand Rapids. Part of this year's lineup was announced today! Check out some of the acts coming to the Gardens after the jump!

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A foodie's dream come true! Both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are set to enter the Grand Rapids market sometime in the next year or so. Both chains having been eying GR for sometime now, and have finally put the wheels in motion to come to town!

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Finally, the Zoo is open!

Closed for the season in late Fall, this past Friday, March 1st, the John Ball Zoo opened for the 2013 season.

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After hitting the lowest level since mid-December last week, reports of flu-like symptoms in the latest report have climbed up once again.

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9 Students at GRPS were suspended after making a 'Harlem Shake' video.

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Once your kids' cheeks turn red and the hot chocolate is gone, turn your attention to another snowy day activity...

A LaughFest coloring contest for Strawberry Shortcake tickets!

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