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      <title>Grandville’s Rivertown Crossings Set To Get A Trampoline Park</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rivertown Crossings mall in West Michigan is bouncing back with a new trampoline park, Soar N Bounce! <a href="https://wgrd.com/soar-n-bounce-trampoline-park-plans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Move to Install More Traffic Cams in Michigan Construction Zones</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:36:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Legislators move to install more robotic traffic cameras in construction zones across Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/construction-zone-speeding-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Legislators move to install more robotic traffic cameras in construction zones across Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/construction-zone-speeding-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>US-131 Closed: MDOT Says You Should Expect To Add This Long To Your Commute</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for traffic changes on US131 in West Michigan as critical repairs to bridges over Plaster Creek begin Easter Sunday. Plan your route in advance! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/us-131-closed-mdot-says-you-may-be-late-to-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT's major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city's first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[JW Marriott in Grand Rapids to undergo major renovation of guest rooms by 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jw-marriott-grand-rapids-renovation-update/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[JW Marriott in Grand Rapids to undergo major renovation of guest rooms by 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/jw-marriott-grand-rapids-renovation-update/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Check Out The Latest Upgrades At LMCU Ballpark, Home of the Whitecaps</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:06:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Whitecaps season doesn't start until April, but there's plenty of action happening now at LMCU Ballpark as the team does some major upgrades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/check-out-the-latest-upgrades-at-lmcu-ballpark-home-of-the-whitecaps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Whitecaps season doesn&apos;t start until April, but there&apos;s plenty of action happening now at LMCU Ballpark as the team does some major upgrades. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/check-out-the-latest-upgrades-at-lmcu-ballpark-home-of-the-whitecaps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>When Does Road Construction Season End in Michigan?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders endured an overwhelming number of construction projects this year.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/when-does-road-construction-season-end-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders endured an overwhelming number of construction projects this year.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/when-does-road-construction-season-end-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Curious: Do Other States Have the Loved and Hated Michigan Left?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:01:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Lefts could be worse -- Roundabouts or Traffic Diamonds! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/do-other-states-have-the-michigan-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan Lefts could be worse -- Roundabouts or Traffic Diamonds! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/do-other-states-have-the-michigan-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Get ready to see some orange cones. Here are the big construction plans happening in West Michigan for 2023 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/construction-projects-west-michigan-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready to see some orange cones. Here are the big construction plans happening in West Michigan for 2023 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/construction-projects-west-michigan-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Speeding in Michigan? Your Next Ticket May Come Via Traffic Cam, Not Trooper</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:51:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new bill in Michigan's House could bring incognito speeding camera's to Michigan's construction zones to enforce speed restrictions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/construction-zone-speeding-enforcement-camera-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new bill in Michigan&apos;s House could bring incognito speeding camera&apos;s to Michigan&apos;s construction zones to enforce speed restrictions. <a href="https://wgrd.com/construction-zone-speeding-enforcement-camera-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>U of M Building Destroyed Days Before Classes Start. Here’s Why</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:31:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A viral Tiktok seems to show a U of M building in shambles. Here's what happened.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/university-of-michigan-demolition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A viral Tiktok seems to show a U of M building in shambles. Here&apos;s what happened.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/university-of-michigan-demolition/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>‘Extremely Large’ Generator To Cause Traffic Problems in Walker on Monday Morning</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If your commute takes you into Walker on the morning of Monday June 6th- here's where you should avoid. <a href="https://wgrd.com/extremely-large-generator-to-cause-traffic-problems-in-walker-on-monday-morning/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If your commute takes you into Walker on the morning of Monday June 6th- here&apos;s where you should avoid. <a href="https://wgrd.com/extremely-large-generator-to-cause-traffic-problems-in-walker-on-monday-morning/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>More Construction? MDOT How About Not…</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:52:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More interstate construction is coming to West Michigan, and there's a lot of things I'd rather be doing than sitting in it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-construction-mdot-how-about-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More interstate construction is coming to West Michigan, and there&apos;s a lot of things I&apos;d rather be doing than sitting in it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/more-construction-mdot-how-about-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rosa Parks Circle Downtown Grand Rapids FINALLY Has Reopening Date</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:35:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For nearly a year, Rosa Parks Circle has been closed while undergoing more than $2 million in renovations. After several delays and setbacks we now know when Rosa Parks Circle will reopen! <a href="https://wgrd.com/rosa-parks-circle-downtown-grand-rapids-finally-has-reopening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For nearly a year, Rosa Parks Circle has been closed while undergoing more than $2 million in renovations. After several delays and setbacks we now know when Rosa Parks Circle will reopen! <a href="https://wgrd.com/rosa-parks-circle-downtown-grand-rapids-finally-has-reopening-date/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How Some Grand Rapids Street Views Have Changed Over the Past Decade</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:17:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you notice how some Grand Rapids Street Views have changed over the past decade? Small changes over time. See if you can pick out the small differences that have occurred during the past decade... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-street-views-decade/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you notice how some Grand Rapids Street Views have changed over the past decade? Small changes over time. See if you can pick out the small differences that have occurred during the past decade... <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-street-views-decade/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The EB I-196 Bridge Over The Grand River Is Open Again</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:40:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The excitement can be felt all over West Michigan as the big construction project has been completed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-eb-i-196-bridge-over-the-grand-river-is-open-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The excitement can be felt all over West Michigan as the big construction project has been completed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-eb-i-196-bridge-over-the-grand-river-is-open-again/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Fish]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Can the "Jackassery" stop? That was the question posed on Grand Rapids Reddit. For the 2 past months, Ottawa NE in downtown Grand Rapids has been under construction. The road has been littered with orange cones. It's been a maze driving down the road.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-the-jackassery-stop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can the &quot;Jackassery&quot; stop? That was the question posed on Grand Rapids Reddit. For the 2 past months, Ottawa NE in downtown Grand Rapids has been under construction. The road has been littered with orange cones. It&apos;s been a maze driving down the road.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-the-jackassery-stop/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Piece of Granite is Delaying the Reopening of Rosa Parks Circle</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rosa Parks Circle won't be open in time for ArtPrize like previously planned. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-piece-of-granite-is-delaying-the-reopening-of-rosa-parks-circle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rosa Parks Circle won&apos;t be open in time for ArtPrize like previously planned. <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-piece-of-granite-is-delaying-the-reopening-of-rosa-parks-circle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Was That A Naked Guy On Ottawa Avenue?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:11:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When the rest of the world is still slumbering or just rising to rub the sleep out of their eyes, I am on my way into work. It's early and therefore still dark outside. The darkness hasn't stopped me from noticing strange things found on Ottawa Avenue In Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/was-that-a-naked-guy-on-ottawa-avenue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When the rest of the world is still slumbering or just rising to rub the sleep out of their eyes, I am on my way into work. It&apos;s early and therefore still dark outside. The darkness hasn&apos;t stopped me from noticing strange things found on Ottawa Avenue In Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/was-that-a-naked-guy-on-ottawa-avenue/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>I-196 Between Holland and Saugatuck Down to One Lane Through November</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:06:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Construction season is upon us. If you regularly travel I-196 between Holland and Saugatuck, or maybe you're planning to visit beaches in southwest Michigan this summer - prepare for backups.
MDOT has announced they are rebuilding a 12 mile stretch of I-196 between 130th Avenue in Douglas and M-40 in Holland... <a href="https://wgrd.com/i-196-between-holland-and-saugatuck-down-to-one-lane-through-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Construction season is upon us. If you regularly travel I-196 between Holland and Saugatuck, or maybe you&apos;re planning to visit beaches in southwest Michigan this summer - prepare for backups.
MDOT has announced they are rebuilding a 12 mile stretch of I-196&nbsp;between 130th Avenue in Douglas and M-40 in Holland... <a href="https://wgrd.com/i-196-between-holland-and-saugatuck-down-to-one-lane-through-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>If You Think Your Quarantine Was Productive Don’t Look At What This Guy Did</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 11:48:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He built a Matterhorn inspired rollercoaster in his backyard and it's seriously impressive.
Source: ABC 7
 
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/if-you-think-your-quarantine-was-productive-dont-look-at-what-this-guy-did/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He built a Matterhorn inspired rollercoaster in his backyard and it's seriously impressive.
Source: ABC 7
 
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      <title>Blue Bridge is Getting Lighting Upgrade, Limited Use through Aug. 28</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:20:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Downtown Grand Rapids is about to be LIT up once again in the evenings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/blue-bridge-is-getting-lighting-upgrade-limited-use-through-aug-28/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Grand Rapids is about to be LIT up once again in the evenings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/blue-bridge-is-getting-lighting-upgrade-limited-use-through-aug-28/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Construction: I-196 Weekend Freeway Closures Start This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 11:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Winter is done, Spring has started and that means it is time for some construction. <a href="https://wgrd.com/construction-i-196-weekend-freeway-closures-start-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter is done, Spring has started and that means it is time for some construction. <a href="https://wgrd.com/construction-i-196-weekend-freeway-closures-start-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Connie and Fish]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Intersection of Michigan and College to Close May 4-30</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/intersection-of-michigan-and-college-to-close-may-4-30/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:25:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A major Grand Rapids intersection is getting some upgrades starting next week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/intersection-of-michigan-and-college-to-close-may-4-30/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A major Grand Rapids intersection is getting some upgrades starting next week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/intersection-of-michigan-and-college-to-close-may-4-30/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>100th St. Bridge Closing Monday, Construction Lasts Until October</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/100th-st-bridge-closing-monday-construction-lasts-until-october/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:50:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation says the $8.6 million project will rebuild and improve 100th Street bridge over US-131. <a href="https://wgrd.com/100th-st-bridge-closing-monday-construction-lasts-until-october/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation says the $8.6 million project will rebuild and improve 100th Street bridge over US-131. <a href="https://wgrd.com/100th-st-bridge-closing-monday-construction-lasts-until-october/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Heads Up if You’re Flying Out Of The Gerald R Ford Airport</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 18:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Construction at the Gerald R. Ford Airport has caused slowdowns for holiday travel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heads-up-if-youre-flying-out-of-the-gerald-r-ford-airport/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Construction at the Gerald R. Ford Airport has caused slowdowns for holiday travel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heads-up-if-youre-flying-out-of-the-gerald-r-ford-airport/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The zoo is closing a month early this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-only-have-until-november-3rd-to-visit-john-ball-zoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The zoo is closing a month early this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-only-have-until-november-3rd-to-visit-john-ball-zoo/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[The bridge was hit over a dozen times last year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/100th-street-overpass-is-getting-a-new-bridge-and-has-a-new-facebook/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The bridge was hit over a dozen times last year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/100th-street-overpass-is-getting-a-new-bridge-and-has-a-new-facebook/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:46:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The new station will have less of an environmental impact than the previous gas station.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-meijer-gas-station-on-stocking-ave-gets-construction-permit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new station will have less of an environmental impact than the previous gas station.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-meijer-gas-station-on-stocking-ave-gets-construction-permit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">City of Grand Rapids Development Center via Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Starting at March 17 at 6p.m. a portion of Pearl Street NW downtown Grand Rapids will close because of construction at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/part-of-pearl-street-closing-march-17/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting at March 17 at 6p.m. a portion of Pearl Street NW downtown Grand Rapids will close because of construction at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. <a href="https://wgrd.com/part-of-pearl-street-closing-march-17/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:47:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More traffic slowdowns this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-lane-closures-today-and-tomorrow-on-i-96-and-i-196/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More traffic slowdowns this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-lane-closures-today-and-tomorrow-on-i-96-and-i-196/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">KaraGrubis, ThinkStock</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:15:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[OUCH!! Another dumb internet challenge is taking over the web, this time it involves lots of pain!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-latest-viral-challenge-involves-hard-hats-and-shovel-stomping/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[OUCH!! Another dumb internet challenge is taking over the web, this time it involves lots of pain!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-latest-viral-challenge-involves-hard-hats-and-shovel-stomping/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Getty Images</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Producer Justin]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>FINALLY! The Grand Haven Pier Re-Opens Today!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Just in time before summer comes to an end! <a href="https://wgrd.com/finally-the-grand-haven-pier-re-opens-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just in time before summer comes to an end! <a href="https://wgrd.com/finally-the-grand-haven-pier-re-opens-today/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Traffic Alert: Starting Monday, Wealthy St Will Be Closed At 131</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:05:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The closure will last about two months as they work on "reconstructing" Wealth St. from 131 to Division St.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/traffic-alert-starting-monday-wealthy-st-will-be-closed-at-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The closure will last about two months as they work on &quot;reconstructing&quot; Wealth St. from 131 to Division St.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/traffic-alert-starting-monday-wealthy-st-will-be-closed-at-131/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">XtremerX</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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