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East Grand Rapids picks next public safety director. East Grand Rapids' acting public safety director will take on the role permanently. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/east-grand-rapids-appoints-next-public-safety-director/

Demolition of parking ramp to make way for massive development in Gaslight Village. The two-story ramp, located in East Grand Rapids off the intersection of Wealthy Street and Bagley Avenue, is set to be torn down sometime in December. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/11/demolition-of-parking-ramp-to-make-way-for-massive-development-in-gaslight-village.html

ENLIGHTEN: Meijer Gardens to dazzle guests with light & music show. You may have seen a medley of colors lighting up the northeast Grand Rapids sky. Those lights are from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s upcoming light show. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.fox17online.com/community/enlighten-meijer-gardens-to-dazzle-guests-with-light-music-show

Suspect arrested for 'suspicious' incident involving Grand Rapids student. A suspect was arrested Tuesday after reports of a “suspicious” incident involving a child in northeast Grand Rapids. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/suspect-arrested-for-suspicious-incident-involving-grand-rapids-student

East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village could see massive transformation. A massive mixed-use development project is underway in East Grand Rapids, which could see the Gaslight Village area expanded significantly. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/east-grand-rapids-gaslight-village-could-see-massive-transformation

Decades-old development plan revived, revised for East Grand Rapids. A 20-year-old, neglected development plan is finding it's way back to the public eye as East Grand Rapids mulls new construction. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/decades-old-development-plan-revived-revised-for-east-grand-rapids

Latest plans for Gaslight Village would add retail, housing, parking. A housing and commercial development project in East Grand Rapids is moving forward with plans for additional buildings two decades after it was first proposed. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/latest-plans-for-gaslight-village-would-add-retail-housing-parking/

Free memory screenings aim to 'shed light' on dementia. A nonprofit assisting dementia patients and their families gave out free memory screenings in southeast Grand Rapids Thursday. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/free-memory-screenings-aim-to-shed-light-on-dementia/

Man shot in Southeast Grand Rapids. Police responded about 3:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting near Eastern Avenue SE and Bates Street. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/11/man-shot-in-southeast-grand-rapids.html

Former sheriff's deputy accused of exposing himself on East Grand Rapids walking trail. A Former Kent County sheriff's deputy is facing criminal charges after being accused of exposing himself to a woman on an East Grand Rapids walking trail. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/former-sheriffs-deputy-accused-of-exposing-himself-on-east-grand-rapids-walking-trail

'Halloween Block' prepares for trick-or-treaters. While families and kids put the finishing touches on their costumes, one block in East Grand Rapids is looking to continue its reign as the best-decorated and spookiest place to trick or treat. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/halloween-block-prepares-for-trick-or-treaters/

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine speaks, honored at alma mater East Grand Rapids High. A class of '87 graduate, Ambassador Bridget Brink was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/education/us-ambassador-to-ukraine-east-grand-rapids-high-bridget-brink/69-59f48da3-de7e-4689-be05-b0483ffcaa4d

Man sentenced for Grand Rapids crash that killed good Samaritan. An intoxicated driver who plowed into a crash scene in southeast Grand Rapids in June 2023 was sentenced to prison for the death of a good Samaritan who stopped to help. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/man-sentenced-for-grand-rapids-crash-that-killed-good-samaritan/

Facing challenge from Hudson, Scholten fights to keep her West Michigan US House district blue. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #WestMichigan https://michiganadvance.com/2024/10/11/facing-challenge-from-hudson-scholten-fights-to-keep-her-west-michigan-us-house-district-blue/

East Grand Rapids looks to build new walking pathway on popular Reeds Lake Trail. The city has applied for a grant to build a paved 10-foot pathway on Reeds Lake Boulevard, on the north end of the Reeds Lake Trail. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/09/east-grand-rapids-looks-to-build-new-walking-pathway-on-popular-reeds-lake-trail.html

Construction starts on pickleball courts, splash pad at East Grand Rapids park. The $3.18 million project is expected to be completed by next summer, city officials say. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/09/construction-starts-on-pickleball-courts-splash-pad-at-east-grand-rapids-park.html

City of East Grand Rapids installs solar panels on city buildings, estimates savings of over $240K over 25 years. The solar arrays are on the Community Center, the East Grand Rapids branch of the Kent District Library, the public safety building and the public works complex. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/east-grand-rapids-solar-panels-city-buildings/69-e07b7dc8-9136-4a0b-8af4-86131d50489e

Ground broken on affordable housing project in Boston Square. Construction is underway on a new affordable housing complex in Boston Square, the latest part of a vision to revitalize the southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/ground-broken-on-affordable-housing-project-in-boston-square/

Builder must pay back $300K for northern Michigan job. An East Grand Rapids building contractor has to pay back more than $300,000 if he wants to stay out of jail. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/builder-must-pay-back-300k-for-northern-michigan-job/

Several graves damaged at Grand Rapids cemetery. Several headstones and statutes were damaged at a cemetery in southeast Grand Rapids. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/several-graves-damaged-at-grand-rapids-cemetery/

Meijer opens pharmacy at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. The full-service pharmacy, part of renovations at the hospital, is designed to serve patients as well as residents who live in the area. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2024/08/meijer-opens-pharmacy-at-blodgett-hospital-in-east-grand-rapids.html

Motorcyclist dies after crashing with vehicle in NE Grand Rapids. A motorcyclist has died after crashing in northeast Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon, police tell FOX 17. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/grand-rapids/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-with-vehicle-in-ne-grand-rapids

Man charged for bank robbery in northeast Grand Rapids. Authorities say a man was charged in connection to a bank robbery on Grand Rapids northeast side. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/man-charged-for-bank-robbery-in-northeast-grand-rapids/

Daily 8: Aug. 14, 2024. Wednesday on the Daily 8, we're looking at JD Vance's visit to Kent County, an East Grand Rapids cafe serving coffee with a purpose, your Wednesday forecast and more. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/daily-8/daily-8-aug-14-2024/

Thai couple opening boba tea shop in Gaslight Village. A boba tea shop is set to open in East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/thai-couple-opening-boba-tea-shop-in-gaslight-village/

Newest Be Cafe in East Grand Rapids serves coffee with a purpose. A new coffee shop opening in the Gaslight Village neighborhood of East Grand Rapids serves more than just a hot latte. It's serving a message and purpose. #EastGrandRapids #EGR #KentCounty https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/newest-be-cafe-in-east-grand-rapids-serves-coffee-with-a-purpose/

East Grand Rapids considering additional safety upgrades after deadly crash. City commissioners unanimously approved four new flashing beacons at their meeting Monday night, and more could be coming soon after a crash in June. #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/east-grand-rapids/egr-flashing-beacons/69-6288147c-3b2d-4e23-8883-21f3325eaba7

East Grand Rapids’ downtown is on the cusp of a third act. Greg Gilmore remembers growing up in East Grand Rapids visiting the Rose’s hamburger stand and marina in the 1960s when his father, John Gilmore, was hard at work trying to […] #EastGrandRapids #EGR https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-estate/east-grand-rapids-downtown-is-on-the-cusp-of-a-third-act/