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mlive.com | Danielle James
The Plainfield Township Planning Commission gave first approvals to a rezoning request for the Grand Rapids Faith Fellowship church, which will maintain its exterior while being transformed into two family housing units.Danielle James | MLive
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mlive.com | Danielle James
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - A little over a year ago, Ottawa County Health Officer Adeline Hambley was in the middle of a 14-month battle to keep her job, after the county’s board of commissioners moved to fire her. Now, Hambley has received a 2025 award from the state, recognizing her for protesting Ottawa County health department budget cuts. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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mlive.com | Danielle James
The Rockford Planning Commission has approved a preliminary site plan for a new Consumers Credit Union branch that will replace Jody’s Restaurant, a 44-year Rockford staple known for diner classics. Pictured is a first draft rendering that shows what the new office could look like. (Photo courtesy of Consumers Credit Union.)Bosch Architecture
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mlive.com | Danielle James
Grandville’s City Council is working to create new tax incentives for development in the hopes of further revitalizing the city’s downtown area. Danielle James | MLive
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mlive.com | Danielle James
Plainfield Township’s Planning Commission has granted a special use permit for a 165-foot cell tower off 10 Mile Rd. NE, despite repeated protests from neighbors. Brian Hayes | MLive.com
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2 weeks ago | 
mlive.com | Danielle James
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Aquinas College President Alicia Córdoba has resigned less than three years after taking the position at the private Catholic school, a spokesperson for the university confirmed Tuesday. The university has already approved an interim replacement, with Córdoba’s resignation effective Monday, April 7.
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mlive.com | Danielle James
ALLENDALE, MI - Two international students at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) have had their visas revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to a university spokesperson. University leaders only learned the students’ visas had been revoked when media reports about similar occurrences at other universities nationwide prompted a review of GVSU’s own records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
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mlive.com | Danielle James
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Her name is displayed prominently on Grand Valley State Uiversity’s high-tech health center, but Pamella DeVos’ influence can be seen throughout the building in the more than 400 paintings, sculptures and murals. As part of a community panel, DeVos - along with university representatives and art gallery staff - sourced, curated and placed the 400-plus artworks found in the five-story, 166,000-square-foot, Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.
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mlive.com | Danielle James
Zeeland West High School students pose in their student section, called "the swamp." Photo courtesy of Zeeland Public Schools.Jaedyn Sharda
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mlive.com | Danielle James
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Diocese of Grand Rapids recently announced the selection of its next superintendent of Catholic schools, replacing 15-year Superintendent Dave Faber. Faber, who announced his retirement last May, will be succeeded by Sarah Grey. She’s served as assistant superintendent for Catholic schools since Fall of 2020. Grey will take over for Faber on July 1. RELATED: Grand Rapids Catholic schools superintendent earns national education awardReverend David J.
