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Monday, October 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Cheese Lady successfully held the seventh annual Grilled Cheese Festival in Fuller Park, attracting many enthusiasts despite long waits. FOX 17
- ➤ Grand Rapids is ranked as the 11th hardest city for renters in the U.S., but Housing Next proposes solutions to create housing for all income levels. ABC 13
- ➤ Feeding America West Michigan plans to expand its operations by moving to a larger warehouse in Kentwood to distribute more meals and enhance food rescue efforts, aiming to significantly increase its current supply of 23 million meals a year. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vice President Kamala Harris, as the Democratic presidential candidate, will be campaigning in key Michigan cities including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Oakland County, marking her sixth visit to the state. MLive
- ➤ Rep. Carol Glanville seeks reelection against Republican challenger John Wetzel in a Grand Rapids-area state House race. MLive
- ➤ Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit West Michigan for her campaign, marking her first visit to the area since becoming the presidential candidate, amidst intensified campaign efforts in this battleground region by both major parties. ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a virtual meeting to gather public input on Medicaid's prescription drug coverage. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FOX 17 will broadcast the entire Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys NFL game, switching from the Packers vs. Cardinals game before kickoff. FOX 17
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Trivia Night at Village Inn Sports Grille
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Grand Rapids Griffins - AHL Game vs. Manitoba Moose
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Manitoba Moose at Grand Rapids Griffins
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Experience Here Come The Mummies Live
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2024 JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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MIB International Networking Event in Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Elegance in Disguise: A Fantasy and Fiction Gala
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Maddy Smith Stand-Up Comedy Show
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Comedy Night with Maddy Smith
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