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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>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:23:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids may lose Macy&apos;s mall locations due to nationwide closures. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/macys-closing-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[An Imposter Facebook page in Edwardsburg, Michigan is sparking confusion and chaos. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/village-of-edwardsburg-victim-fake-facebook-page/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Downtown Grandville's Facebook page compromised by hackers promoting bitcoin and video game livestreams. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grandville-facebook-hacked/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Grandville&apos;s Facebook page compromised by hackers promoting bitcoin and video game livestreams. <a href="https://wgrd.com/downtown-grandville-facebook-hacked/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grandville-Born Pearl Harbor Sailor to be Buried in Hawaii</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:32:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Michigan-born patriot who served as a sailor during the Pearl Harbor attack and lost his life will finally receive a proper burial in Hawaii. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grandville-born-pearl-harbor-sailor-to-be-buried-in-hawaii/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>These “Red Flags” Are Super Accurate If You Live In Grand Rapids</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[If anyone you know does any of these toxic traits, keep your distance. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-red-flags/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's always shocking and sad when one of your favorite restaurants shuts down - especially when it seems to be a popular chain eatery. <a href="https://wgrd.com/outback-steakhouse-closures-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s always shocking and sad when one of your favorite restaurants shuts down - especially when it seems to be a popular chain eatery. <a href="https://wgrd.com/outback-steakhouse-closures-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Naughty innuendoes will likely force a name change for these Michigan convenience stores. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/is-kum-go-leaving-west-michigan-due-to-their-controversial-name/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Naughty innuendoes will likely force a name change for these Michigan convenience stores. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/is-kum-go-leaving-west-michigan-due-to-their-controversial-name/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Crumbl Cookies To Open New West Michigan Location Soon</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:41:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Can't get enough of Crumbl Cookies? Great news! The national bakery chain is expanding in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/crumbl-cookie-grandville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Can&apos;t get enough of Crumbl Cookies? Great news! The national bakery chain is expanding in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/crumbl-cookie-grandville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Beloved, Longtime, Grand Rapids Area Chinese Restaurant Closes for Good</title>
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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>
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      <title>Get a Whole Bag of Books for Just $5 at Upcoming Sale in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you've been looking to stock up on books, this a must-attend event! <a href="https://wgrd.com/kdl-grandville-stuff-a-bag-book-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;ve been looking to stock up on books, this a must-attend event! <a href="https://wgrd.com/kdl-grandville-stuff-a-bag-book-sale/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Get Gaming! New Rec Center with Darts, Pool, Shuffleboard Opens in Grand Rapids Area</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hangout-grandville-mich/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:55:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Let's be honest, hitting up the same old hangouts all the time gets old. Well, there's a new place to try - The Hangout Spot! <a href="https://wgrd.com/hangout-grandville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Let&apos;s be honest, hitting up the same old hangouts all the time gets old. Well, there&apos;s a new place to try - The Hangout Spot! <a href="https://wgrd.com/hangout-grandville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Shuttered West Michigan Brewery to Get New Life As a New Business</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:21:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was definitely a bummer to see a West Michigan brewery shut down- but there's good news! A new business is now set to open up in its place! <a href="https://wgrd.com/oakestown-brewing-grandville-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was definitely a bummer to see a West Michigan brewery shut down- but there&apos;s good news! A new business is now set to open up in its place! <a href="https://wgrd.com/oakestown-brewing-grandville-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Student Driver? Here Are 6 Driving Schools in West Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/west-michigan-driving-schools/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 17:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With drivers ed. season approaching Michigan's road will soon be flooded with new drivers. Here are driving schools located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/west-michigan-driving-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With drivers ed. season approaching Michigan&apos;s road will soon be flooded with new drivers. Here are driving schools located in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/west-michigan-driving-schools/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Are Ross Dress For Less Stores Opening Up in Grand Rapids?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:55:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's been talk online about discount department stores, Ross Dress For Less, coming to Grand Rapids... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ross-dress-for-less-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s been talk online about discount department stores, Ross Dress For Less, coming to Grand Rapids... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ross-dress-for-less-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Google, Ross Dress For Less/ Facebook </media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: December 16-18, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:24:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's another busy weekend leading up to Christmas. From Christmas Lights and Santa to the Nutcracker...to Reptiles, Coins and Toys...to honoring our Fallen Heroes. There are even a couple of concerts on the schedule for this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-december-16-18-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s another busy weekend leading up to Christmas. From Christmas Lights and Santa to the Nutcracker...to Reptiles, Coins and Toys...to honoring our Fallen Heroes. There are even a couple of concerts on the schedule for this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-december-16-18-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>See Videos of Some Great Grand Rapids Area Christmas Displays</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/see-videos-of-some-spectacular-grand-rapids-area-christmas-displays/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:52:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are some of the displays around the Grand Rapids area that videos on YouTube. We've included the address and a map so that you can drive by and see them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/see-videos-of-some-spectacular-grand-rapids-area-christmas-displays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some of the displays around the Grand Rapids area that videos on YouTube. We&apos;ve included the address and a map so that you can drive by and see them. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/see-videos-of-some-spectacular-grand-rapids-area-christmas-displays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals in December</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:47:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most of the fairs and festivals this month are centered around the holidays. There is one exception -- the Ada Chili & Beer Fest! Get out and have fun this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-in-december/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most of the fairs and festivals this month are centered around the holidays. There is one exception -- the Ada Chili &amp; Beer Fest! Get out and have fun this month. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/plan-ahead-west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-in-december/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: December 2-4, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:54:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Santa is going to be a busy this weekend with several Christmas parades in the West Michigan Area. There are also concerts, lights, and a couple of hockey games! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-december-2-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Santa is going to be a busy this weekend with several Christmas parades in the West Michigan Area. There are also concerts, lights, and a couple of hockey games! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-december-2-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>It's Time for the Annual Holiday Parades in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:16:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for the holidays with some holiday parades! There are parades in several West Michigan communities in the coming weeks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/its-time-for-the-annual-holiday-parades-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for the holidays with some holiday parades! There are parades in several West Michigan communities in the coming weeks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/its-time-for-the-annual-holiday-parades-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Popular West Michigan Chicken Wing Location Permanently Closes Its Doors</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/billy-bones-grandville-permanently-closed/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This restaurant located in Grandville served up some tasty chicken wings.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/billy-bones-grandville-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This restaurant located in Grandville served up some tasty chicken wings.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/billy-bones-grandville-permanently-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>There Are Actually 5 TGI Fridays Still Standing in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know that TGI Fridays are still around? There are only 5 left in Michigan  <a href="https://wgrd.com/tgi-fridays-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do in West Michigan This Weekend: November 4-6, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:39:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When was the last time you went on a hike with goats, or ran a .1k Race, or roller skated in black light! Those events and more in West Michigan this weekend. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/things-to-do-in-west-michigan-this-weekend-november-4-6-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>UPDATE: The Fulton Street Dairy Queen Is Closed For Good</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:39:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are rumors that one Grand Rapids area Dairy Queen will not be returning in the spring of 2023. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/is-fulton-street-dairy-queen-closed-for-good/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: September 23-25, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:04:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is the first official weekend of fall. There will be Apple and Harvest Festivals, Music, ArtPrize, Butterflies, Vinyl Records and CDs, Classic Cars and more! <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-september-23-25-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>In the Mood for Tacos and Tequila? New Mexican Restaurant Now Open in Grandville</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:54:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Just in time for Taco Tuesday! A new restaurant serving tacos, tequila, and whole lot more is now open in Grandville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pure-mex-tacos-and-tequila-opens-in-grandville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just in time for Taco Tuesday! A new restaurant serving tacos, tequila, and whole lot more is now open in Grandville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/pure-mex-tacos-and-tequila-opens-in-grandville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Want to help West Michigan? Mayor’s Grand River Clean Up Is Seeking Volunteers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:04:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 19th annual Mayor's Grand River Clean Up is looking for volunteers to help clean up the community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/want-to-help-west-michigan-mayors-grand-river-clean-up-is-seeking-volunteers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 19th annual Mayor&apos;s Grand River Clean Up is looking for volunteers to help clean up the community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/want-to-help-west-michigan-mayors-grand-river-clean-up-is-seeking-volunteers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Corner Record Shop Shutting Down Iconic Grandville Location</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:55:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An announcement on social media this week informed us that The Corner Record Shop is moving out of its location on Chicago Drive in Grandville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-corner-record-shop-shutting-down-iconic-grandville-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An announcement on social media this week informed us that The Corner Record Shop is moving out of its location on Chicago Drive in Grandville. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-corner-record-shop-shutting-down-iconic-grandville-location/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: July 1-4, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It will be a busy 4th of July holiday weekend in West Michigan. We have put together a list of over 15 different events for you to check out. There's everything from balloons to baseball, music, food, fireworks (lots of fireworks!), monster trucks and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-july-1-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It will be a busy 4th of July holiday weekend in West Michigan. We have put together a list of over 15 different events for you to check out. There&apos;s everything from balloons to baseball, music, food, fireworks (lots of fireworks!), monster trucks and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-july-1-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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>Plan Ahead: West Michigan Fairs and Festivals July 1-15</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the first two weeks of July we have 20 different fairs and festivals in West Michigan. Here are the events planned for the first half of the month of July... <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-july-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the first two weeks of July we have 20 different fairs and festivals in West Michigan. Here are the events planned for the first half of the month of July... <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-fairs-and-festivals-july-1-15/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two beloved, longtime Grandville restaurants are shutting down for good.
Grandvilla Restaurants (which includes The Villa and The Dungeon) shared news of the permanent closure to Facebook on Thursday, confirming rumors that have been circulating online in recent weeks.
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Grandvilla Restaurants (which includes The Villa and The Dungeon) shared news of the permanent closure to Facebook on Thursday, confirming rumors that have been circulating online in recent weeks.
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      <title>Another Chance to Load Up on Polish Food – Pierogi Pick-Up Event Returns to West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:36:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you missed the The Great Pierogi & Polish Favorites Pick Up the last time it was in town, good news! You've got another chance to load up on yummy polish food in April! <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-chance-to-load-up-on-polish-food-pierogi-pick-up-event-returns-to-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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