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Grand Rapids Provides Free Winter Sled Libraries

TL/DR - The city of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is providing free sled libraries this winter for the first time. Each library has around 15 sleds that children and families can use. While the use of the sleds is free, the department is accepting donations to enable more activities like this for the Grand Rapids community.…

Celebration Cinema GR South’s $4M Revamp: What to Expect

TL/DR - Celebration Cinema GR South in Gaines Township, Michigan, is set to undergo nearly $4 million of renovations, including the addition of heated recliners, a full kitchen and bar along with updates to the theater’s carpet, flooring and paint. The cinema plans to introduce a “premium viewing experience auditorium,” with more information on…

Explore Sold Homes in Grand Rapids: Jan. 1-7 Insights

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids area reported 24 real estate transactions from January 1 to January 7. During this period, the median sale was a 2,326-square-foot home on White Hills Avenue in Grand Rapids, which sold for $370,000. The highest sale was a home on Rosewood Avenue in Grand Rapids, which sold for $900,000. This article lists all real…

Grand Rapids Scores Perfect 100 for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

TL/DR - The Municipal Equality Index has awarded Grand Rapids a perfect score in 2023, marking a six-point improvement from its score of 94 in 2022. The Index evaluates cities on their inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in municipal laws, policies, and services, and scores them on factors such as non-discrimination laws, municipal services, and…