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      <title>Massive Power Outage Reported in Greater Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:57:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Consumer's Energy has reported that there is currently a large power outage in the city of Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Consumer&apos;s Energy has reported that there is currently a large power outage in the city of Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. 

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      <title>This House In Grand Rapids Just Sold For $1.6 Million; It’s Beautiful</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:15:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This $1.6 million Italian Renaissance-inspired home in East Grand Rapids was built by the same firm behind the famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/italian-renaissance-inspired-home-east-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This $1.6 million Italian Renaissance-inspired home in East Grand Rapids was built by the same firm behind the famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/italian-renaissance-inspired-home-east-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Money Talks – 10 Most Expensive Places To Live In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Uncover the opulence of Michigan's costly cities where median home prices soar above $450,000. Is luxury living worth the price tag? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/most-expensive-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Uncover the opulence of Michigan&apos;s costly cities where median home prices soar above $450,000. Is luxury living worth the price tag? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/most-expensive-michigan-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Did You Know That Grand Rapids Is Considered One Of The Richest Cities In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What are the richest cities in Michigan? Property Club seems to have the answer. Find out if you live in one of the 10 richest cities in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/richest-cities-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What are the richest cities in Michigan? Property Club seems to have the answer. Find out if you live in one of the 10 richest cities in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/richest-cities-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:56:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's great for a father and son to bond but I'm not sure that breaking into elderly people's homes will create the same memories as maybe going fishing together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/father-son-arrested-for-allegedly-breaking-into-homes-of-elderly/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s great for a father and son to bond but I&apos;m not sure that breaking into elderly people&apos;s homes will create the same memories as maybe going fishing together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/father-son-arrested-for-allegedly-breaking-into-homes-of-elderly/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Rosa Parks Circle Then and Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:56:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking back through development and redevelopment of downtown Grand Rapids over the years, one special little corner of downtown Grand Rapids has changed remarkably. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-rosa-parks-circle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking back through development and redevelopment of downtown Grand Rapids over the years, one special little corner of downtown Grand Rapids has changed remarkably. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-rosa-parks-circle/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Best Places To Get Pizza In Grand Rapids</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Pizza lovers rejoice! Grand Rapids offers a range of options when it comes to delicious pizza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-best-places-to-get-pizza-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Pizza lovers rejoice! Grand Rapids offers a range of options when it comes to delicious pizza. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-best-places-to-get-pizza-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Cities with the Highest Cost of Living</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[2 West Michigan cities are among the 5 highest cost of living in the state of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-cities-highest-cost-of-living/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:13:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Not too long ago we shared with you the most expensive house for sale in the Grand Rapids area was on the market for $4.9 Million... Well, it's be dethroned! <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-grand-rapids-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Not too long ago we shared with you the most expensive house for sale in the Grand Rapids area was on the market for $4.9 Million... Well, it&apos;s be dethroned! <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-grand-rapids-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids’ Most Expensive Home Now A Million Dollars Cheaper</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:01:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I mean it's still way out of MY price range... <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-grand-rapids-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I mean it&apos;s still way out of MY price range... <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-grand-rapids-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Jane (Mary) Zawacki, Greenridge Realty </media:description>
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      <title>Did You See the ‘Blizzard’ that Hit East Grand Rapids This Week?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 12:05:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Don't panic, it's not THAT kind of white stuff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/may-blizzard-east-gr-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Don&apos;t panic, it&apos;s not THAT kind of white stuff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/may-blizzard-east-gr-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do outdoors this summer? And free is never a bad thing, right? Well, there are  movies and concerts happening in East Grand Rapids that you can attend for free! <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-movies-concerts-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do outdoors this summer? And free is never a bad thing, right? Well, there are  movies and concerts happening in East Grand Rapids that you can attend for free! <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-movies-concerts-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Looking Back at 1946 -- Grand Rapids was "A Good Place to Live"</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:32:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Amateur Movie Club produced a video in 1946 called "Grand Rapids Michigan - A Good Place to Live". See how things have changed over the years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/looking-back-at-1946-grand-rapids-was-a-good-place-to-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Grand Rapids Amateur Movie Club produced a video in 1946 called &quot;Grand Rapids Michigan - A Good Place to Live&quot;. See how things have changed over the years. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/looking-back-at-1946-grand-rapids-was-a-good-place-to-live/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: January 27-29, 2023</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-january-27-29-2023/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:59:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend is brought to you by the letter "B"! We have Bulls, Bricks, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bunnies, Brides, Blooms, Building, Beer, and Bands! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-january-27-29-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend is brought to you by the letter &quot;B&quot;! We have Bulls, Bricks, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bunnies, Brides, Blooms, Building, Beer, and Bands! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-january-27-29-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New Casual Asian Restaurant and Boba Shop Now Open in East Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new spot for Boba and Asian cuisine has opened up in East Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pink-piggy-asian-restaurant-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new spot for Boba and Asian cuisine has opened up in East Grand Rapids. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pink-piggy-asian-restaurant-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Specialty Pizza Joint Opens in Former East Grand Rapids Restaurant</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/pera-pizza-restaurant-opens-in-former-roses-express-in-east-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:18:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's a new spot to grab a slice in East Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/pera-pizza-restaurant-opens-in-former-roses-express-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s a new spot to grab a slice in East Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/pera-pizza-restaurant-opens-in-former-roses-express-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Fastest Growing Cities?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:42:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These Michigan cities are booming <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/do-you-live-in-one-of-michigans-fastest-growing-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These Michigan cities are booming <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/do-you-live-in-one-of-michigans-fastest-growing-cities/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maggie Meadows]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: September 9-11, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:06:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have more cultural festivals, baseball, antique engines and tractors, concerts, comedy, a cider fest, and a streetfair for you to check out this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-september-9-11-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have more cultural festivals, baseball, antique engines and tractors, concerts, comedy, a cider fest, and a streetfair for you to check out this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-september-9-11-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:58:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have 19 different events around the area this weekend. There will be music, carnivals, festivals, cars, movies, beer, surfing, and even a giant slip-n-slide.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-12-14-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have 19 different events around the area this weekend. There will be music, carnivals, festivals, cars, movies, beer, surfing, and even a giant slip-n-slide.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-august-12-14-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ooh! Ahh! — Where to Watch Fireworks this 4th of July Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:24:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Where can you go to see fireworks this year? We have put together a list where you can see fireworks on various nights all weekend long. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-watch-fireworks-this-4th-of-july-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Where can you go to see fireworks this year? We have put together a list where you can see fireworks on various nights all weekend long. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-watch-fireworks-this-4th-of-july-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Still the Most Expensive Home in Kent County Even After Price Drop</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:45:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Last October, this home hit the market and became the most expensive home in Kent County. After dropping the price $1.7 million it is still the highest priced home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Last October, this home hit the market and became the most expensive home in Kent County. After dropping the price $1.7 million it is still the highest priced home. <a href="https://wgrd.com/most-expensive-home-for-sale-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Small vs. Large: Two Different Homes For Sale in Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 21:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Let's take a look at both the smallest house and the largest house (determined by total finished square feet) currently on the market in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/small-vs-large-two-different-homes-for-sale-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Let&apos;s take a look at both the smallest house and the largest house (determined by total finished square feet) currently on the market in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/small-vs-large-two-different-homes-for-sale-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Beloved East Grand Rapids Mama Duck Hit by Car, Restaurant Rallies to Save Her Babies</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 15:26:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A mother duck, known for nesting in an East Grand Rapids restaurant's flower box was tragically hit by a car Friday night. Restaurant workers rallied to save her eggs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-restaurant-duck-hit-by-car-workers-save-eggs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A mother duck, known for nesting in an East Grand Rapids restaurant&apos;s flower box was tragically hit by a car Friday night. Restaurant workers rallied to save her eggs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-restaurant-duck-hit-by-car-workers-save-eggs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>See What Grand Rapids Looked Like Almost 100 Years Ago</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/see-what-grand-rapids-looked-like-almost-100-years-ago/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:07:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here is an old promotion film that dates back to the 1920s. It was used to promote the city of Grand Rapids as a place to have your organization's convention. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-what-grand-rapids-looked-like-almost-100-years-ago/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is an old promotion film that dates back to the 1920s. It was used to promote the city of Grand Rapids as a place to have your organization&apos;s convention. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-what-grand-rapids-looked-like-almost-100-years-ago/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Fascinating History Of East Grand Rapids’ Ramona Park</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/remembering-ramona-park-in-east-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating history of Ramona Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dating back to the 1850s. <a href="https://wgrd.com/remembering-ramona-park-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating history of Ramona Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, dating back to the 1850s. <a href="https://wgrd.com/remembering-ramona-park-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>East GR Teens Bringing Back Thriller ‘Flash Mob’ Performance on Halloween Night</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/east-gr-teens-bringing-back-thriller-flash-mob-performance-on-halloween-night/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA['Cause this is Thriller, Thriller night... <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-gr-teens-bringing-back-thriller-flash-mob-performance-on-halloween-night/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&apos;Cause this is Thriller, Thriller night... <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-gr-teens-bringing-back-thriller-flash-mob-performance-on-halloween-night/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Wood TV 8 </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rose’s Takeout Restaurant in East Grand Rapids Closed… For Now</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/roses-takeout-restaurant-in-east-grand-rapids-closed-for-now/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:32:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Staffing issues continues to be the theme for many businesses. <a href="https://wgrd.com/roses-takeout-restaurant-in-east-grand-rapids-closed-for-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Staffing issues continues to be the theme for many businesses. <a href="https://wgrd.com/roses-takeout-restaurant-in-east-grand-rapids-closed-for-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Looking For Hand-Rolled, Authentic Bagels? New Bagel Shop Opens in East GR</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/looking-for-hand-rolled-authentic-bagels-new-bagel-shop-opens-in-east-gr/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:51:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[I see posts often in Grand Rapids foodie Facebook groups asking where to get good bagels. Well, here's a new place to try! <a href="https://wgrd.com/looking-for-hand-rolled-authentic-bagels-new-bagel-shop-opens-in-east-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I see posts often in Grand Rapids foodie Facebook groups asking where to get good bagels. Well, here&apos;s a new place to try! <a href="https://wgrd.com/looking-for-hand-rolled-authentic-bagels-new-bagel-shop-opens-in-east-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Former Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie Dies</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/former-grand-rapids-mayor-john-logie-dies/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[He was one of Grand Rapids' longest serving mayors. He was first elected mayor in 1991 and served in that position until 2003. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-grand-rapids-mayor-john-logie-dies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[He was one of Grand Rapids&apos; longest serving mayors. He was first elected mayor in 1991 and served in that position until 2003. <a href="https://wgrd.com/former-grand-rapids-mayor-john-logie-dies/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>East Grand Rapids Hosting Summer Concerts &amp; Movies in the Park</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-hosting-summer-concerts-movies-in-the-park/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2021 01:15:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Concerts and movies are family-friendly and for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-hosting-summer-concerts-movies-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Concerts and movies are family-friendly and for all ages. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-hosting-summer-concerts-movies-in-the-park/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>East Grand Rapids Cancels 4th of July Celebration</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-cancels-4th-of-july-celebration/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:24:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This includes the fireworks show, the parade, and the 5K race. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-cancels-4th-of-july-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This includes the fireworks show, the parade, and the 5K race. <a href="https://wgrd.com/east-grand-rapids-cancels-4th-of-july-celebration/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hair Salon in East Grand Rapids is Closing their Doors</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hair-salon-in-east-grand-rapids-is-closing-their-doors/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 18:23:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[All of their employees will transfer to the Ada location. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hair-salon-in-east-grand-rapids-is-closing-their-doors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[All of their employees will transfer to the Ada location. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hair-salon-in-east-grand-rapids-is-closing-their-doors/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>EGR Man Begins Hike on Appalachian Trail to Fight Rare Cancer</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/egr-man-begins-hike-on-appalachian-trail-to-fight-rare-cancer/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:32:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kamper's hike will take about six months to complete <a href="https://wgrd.com/egr-man-begins-hike-on-appalachian-trail-to-fight-rare-cancer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kamper&apos;s hike will take about six months to complete <a href="https://wgrd.com/egr-man-begins-hike-on-appalachian-trail-to-fight-rare-cancer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>‘Upscale’ Steakhouse Now Open in East Grand Rapids</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/upscale-steakhouse-now-open-in-east-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:20:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bowdie's Chophouse has opened its third West Michigan location. The new restaurant is on Wealthy Street in Gaslight Village, at the sight of the former Derby Station.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/upscale-steakhouse-now-open-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bowdie&apos;s Chophouse has opened its third West Michigan location. The new restaurant is on Wealthy Street in Gaslight Village, at the sight of the former Derby Station.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/upscale-steakhouse-now-open-in-east-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>2019 Michigan High School Football Quarterfinals Schedule</title>
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