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      <title>Another Grand Rapids Brewery to Permanently Close</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:41:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Own a piece of history at Grand Rapids Brewing Company's liquidation sale, bid on items like TVs, kegs, and artwork from beloved establishment. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-brewing-co-liquidation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:41:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Take a look at the remains of what was once an essential part of everyday life. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-family-video-locations-in-michigan-are-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After nearly 30 years business, a local Chinese restaurant is shutting its doors. <a href="https://wgrd.com/abacus-chinese-restaurant-grandville-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After nearly 30 years business, a local Chinese restaurant is shutting its doors. <a href="https://wgrd.com/abacus-chinese-restaurant-grandville-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:13:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An outdoor apparel store selling camping gear, shoes, clothes, bikes, kayaks and more is shutting down almost all of its locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/moosejaw-store-closings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An outdoor apparel store selling camping gear, shoes, clothes, bikes, kayaks and more is shutting down almost all of its locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/moosejaw-store-closings/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Wahlburgers in Grand Rapids to Permanently Close</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:48:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For a few months, the Grand Rapids Wahlburgers was the last one standing in Michigan... now that's no longer the case. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wahlburgers-in-grand-rapids-mich-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Good News! Grand Rapids’ Last Dairy Queen Will Live On</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:23:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thank goodness! We're still going to be able to get hot eats and cool treats in Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/walker-ave-dairy-queen-grand-rapids-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:15:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After more than a decade in business, a Grand Rapids juice and smoothie joint is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/malamiah-juice-bar-grand-rapids-mich-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Why Did Founders Detroit Taproom Abruptly Close For Good?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 15:45:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Founders Detroit is permanently closed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/founders-detroit-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For a while there it sounded like a new ice cream shop would open in its place...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-fulton-street-dairy-queen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For a while there it sounded like a new ice cream shop would open in its place...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-fulton-street-dairy-queen/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:34:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's last remaining Walhburgers restaurant is in Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-wahlburgers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:03:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After six years in business, a popular Grand Rapids BBQ joint is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/big-daddy-petes-bbq-takeout-restaurant-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After six years in business, a popular Grand Rapids BBQ joint is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/big-daddy-petes-bbq-takeout-restaurant-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Two Months After Reopening a Grand Rapids Restaurant Shuts Down for Good</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:22:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Just a few months after reopening with a new concept, a restaurant in Grand Rapids' East Hills neighborhood is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/royals-pizza-grand-rapids-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just a few months after reopening with a new concept, a restaurant in Grand Rapids&apos; East Hills neighborhood is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/royals-pizza-grand-rapids-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: Golden Corral on Alpine Ave. Shuts Down For Good – New Chik-Fil-A Is Moving In</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-golden-corral-permanently-closed/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:02:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's official...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-golden-corral-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s official...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-golden-corral-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Hookah Lounge Closing Due to ‘Harassment’ and ‘Racism’, Owners Say</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/eastown-hookah-lounge-closed-owners-allege-harassment-racism/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:30:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A hookah bar in Eastown is shutting down and the owners say it's not by choice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastown-hookah-lounge-closed-owners-allege-harassment-racism/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A hookah bar in Eastown is shutting down and the owners say it&apos;s not by choice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastown-hookah-lounge-closed-owners-allege-harassment-racism/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Southeast Grand Rapids Neighborhood Brewery Closing For Good</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/southeast-grand-rapids-neighborhood-brewery-closing-for-good/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After seven years in business, a southeast Grand Rapids brewery has announced its permanent closure. <a href="https://wgrd.com/southeast-grand-rapids-neighborhood-brewery-closing-for-good/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After seven years in business, a southeast Grand Rapids brewery has announced its permanent closure. <a href="https://wgrd.com/southeast-grand-rapids-neighborhood-brewery-closing-for-good/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Another Grand Rapids Restaurant Closing for Good, Auctioning Off Equipment + Furniture</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/another-grand-rapids-restaurant-closing-for-good-auctioning-off-equipment-furniture/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 02:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is saying goodbye to another restaurant... you might be able to take a piece of this one with you though. <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-grand-rapids-restaurant-closing-for-good-auctioning-off-equipment-furniture/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids is saying goodbye to another restaurant... you might be able to take a piece of this one with you though. <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-grand-rapids-restaurant-closing-for-good-auctioning-off-equipment-furniture/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The B.O.B. Downtown Grand Rapids Closes for Good a Week Early</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-downtown-grand-rapids-closes-for-good-a-week-early/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:54:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you wanted to head to the B.O.B. for one last meal or a goodbye round of drinks, unfortunately you missed your chance. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-downtown-grand-rapids-closes-for-good-a-week-early/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you wanted to head to the B.O.B. for one last meal or a goodbye round of drinks, unfortunately you missed your chance. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-b-o-b-downtown-grand-rapids-closes-for-good-a-week-early/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Downtown Grand Rapids Restaurant Closes Less than a Year After Opening</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/downtown-grand-rapids-restaurant-closes-less-than-a-year-after-opening/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:58:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The owners announced they will continue to operate their food truck. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grand-rapids-restaurant-closes-less-than-a-year-after-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The owners announced they will continue to operate their food truck. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grand-rapids-restaurant-closes-less-than-a-year-after-opening/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Ice Cream Shop Closing for Good After 60+ Years</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-ice-cream-shop-closing-for-good-after-60-years/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 21:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After 63 years in business, Dairy Treat at the corner of 28th Street and Clyde Park is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-ice-cream-shop-closing-for-good-after-60-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After 63 years in business, Dairy Treat at the corner of 28th Street and Clyde Park is permanently closing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-ice-cream-shop-closing-for-good-after-60-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids is Closed Until Fall</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/rosa-parks-circle-closed-until-fall/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2021 02:43:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The area is getting a new and improved look. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rosa-parks-circle-closed-until-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The area is getting a new and improved look. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rosa-parks-circle-closed-until-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Another West Michigan Pizza Joint Permanently Closes</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/another-west-michigan-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:18:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After five years in business, a West Michigan pizza place is shutting its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-west-michigan-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After five years in business, a West Michigan pizza place is shutting its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-west-michigan-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Side GR Pizza Joint Permanently Closes</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/west-side-gr-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:21:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Another Grand Rapids restaurant has announced it's shutting its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-side-gr-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another Grand Rapids restaurant has announced it&apos;s shutting its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-side-gr-pizza-joint-permanently-closes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">DiPiazza's Pizza, Facebook </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Logan’s Alley in Grand Rapids Closed Today to Avoid Holiday Crowds</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/logans-alley-in-grand-rapids-closed-today-to-avoid-holiday-crowds/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:15:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day is traditionally the busiest day of the year for the bar. <a href="https://wgrd.com/logans-alley-in-grand-rapids-closed-today-to-avoid-holiday-crowds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[St. Patrick&apos;s Day is traditionally the busiest day of the year for the bar. <a href="https://wgrd.com/logans-alley-in-grand-rapids-closed-today-to-avoid-holiday-crowds/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Big E’s Sports Grill Permanently Closing in Grand Rapids, Holland</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/big-es-sports-grill-permanently-closing-in-grand-rapids-holland/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 03:39:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Big E's Sports Grill has announced it's shutting down three of its four Michigan restaurants. <a href="https://wgrd.com/big-es-sports-grill-permanently-closing-in-grand-rapids-holland/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Big E&apos;s Sports Grill has announced it&apos;s shutting down three of its four Michigan restaurants. <a href="https://wgrd.com/big-es-sports-grill-permanently-closing-in-grand-rapids-holland/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids’ Shiraz Grille Closing, Going up For Sale</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:55:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After almost 12 years in business, a Middle Eastern casual fine-dining restaurant is shutting its doors later this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-shiraz-grille-closing-going-up-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After almost 12 years in business, a Middle Eastern casual fine-dining restaurant is shutting its doors later this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-shiraz-grille-closing-going-up-for-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>REPORT: Donut Conspiracy Closing Two West Michigan Locations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:30:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In a now-deleted Facebook post, a popular West Michigan doughnut shop announced the closure of two of its locations.
According to MLive, the Donut Conspiracy shared the news on social media Tuesday, Nov. 3 that it was permanently shutting down its locations in Grandville and Cascade due to &quot;financial issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic... <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-donut-conspiracy-closing-two-west-michigan-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In a now-deleted Facebook post, a popular West Michigan doughnut shop announced the closure of two of its locations.
According to MLive, the Donut Conspiracy shared the news&nbsp;on social media&nbsp;Tuesday, Nov. 3 that it was permanently shutting down its locations&nbsp;in Grandville and Cascade due to&nbsp;&amp;quot;financial issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic... <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-donut-conspiracy-closing-two-west-michigan-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Bars Will Remain Closed in Michigan, Says Dr. Khaldun</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:10:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Indoor bar service has been shut down since July 1in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-will-remain-closed-in-michigan-says-dr-khaldun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Indoor bar service has been shut down since July 1in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-will-remain-closed-in-michigan-says-dr-khaldun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Movie Theater in Muskegon Permanently Closing After 7 Years</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2020 02:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Even after holding fundraisers, they still don't have enough to stay afloat. <a href="https://wgrd.com/movie-theater-in-muskegon-permanently-closing-after-7-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Even after holding fundraisers, they still don&apos;t have enough to stay afloat. <a href="https://wgrd.com/movie-theater-in-muskegon-permanently-closing-after-7-years/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Harbor Cinema via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Target Closing Their Stores for Thanksgiving</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[They also disclosed that holiday deals will begin earlier this year!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/target-closing-their-stores-for-thanksgiving/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[They also disclosed that holiday deals will begin earlier this year!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/target-closing-their-stores-for-thanksgiving/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Corner Bar in Rockford Temporarily Closed after Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The employee is said to have contracted it from a family member. <a href="https://wgrd.com/corner-bar-in-rockford-temporarily-closed-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The employee is said to have contracted it from a family member. <a href="https://wgrd.com/corner-bar-in-rockford-temporarily-closed-after-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>REPORT: Charley’s Crab Downtown Grand Rapids is Permanently Closed</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/report-charleys-crab-downtown-grand-rapids-is-permanently-closed/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 01:28:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids institution, upscale seafood restaurant Charley's Crab, has shut its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-charleys-crab-downtown-grand-rapids-is-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids institution, upscale seafood restaurant Charley&apos;s Crab, has shut its doors for good.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/report-charleys-crab-downtown-grand-rapids-is-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Bravo Cucina Italiana on East Beltline is Permanently Closed</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:34:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With restaurants temporarily closing and others moving to take-out only during the coronavirus pandemic, another West Michigan restaurant has closed its doors indefinitely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bravo-cucina-italiana-on-east-beltline-is-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With restaurants temporarily closing and others moving to take-out only during the coronavirus pandemic, another West Michigan restaurant has closed its doors indefinitely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bravo-cucina-italiana-on-east-beltline-is-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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