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MSU Medical College To Be Dedicated In Grand Rapids Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 9:10AMMichigan State University officials are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for the
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | MSU's New Med. School Headquarters Open Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 8:41AMMichigan State University officials are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for the university's new $90 million Grand Rapids-based medical school headquarters. An event celebrating the opening of the Secchia Center of the College of Human Medicine is Friday.
Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez Take PDA to London Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 8:40AM*Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez continue to fuel dating rumors with a new romp through the streets of London. On Thursday, the “Dark Tide” co-stars were snapped walking together, holding hands and talking over coffee, according to reports. Earlier this week, the actors, both 44, were seen strolling arm-in-arm and kissing in his hometown of [...]
EGR Football fans fight cancer tonight Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 8:14AMEast Grand Rapids High School is holding a Hearts of Gold football game tonight. The highlight of the night will likely be before the game, when cancer patient and East Grand Rapids student Champ McCahill walks the football into the stadium.
Video: Mary J. Blige, NASA Team to Boost Girls in Science Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 8:09AM*Mary J. Blige is partnering with NASA to encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). NASA released two public service announcements starring Blige and space shuttle astronaut Leland Melvin at its website and YouTube channel. [Watch below.] In addition, Blige, who cofounded the Foundation for the Advancement [...]
MSU celebrates $90M medical school HQ Friday, September 10, 2010 @ 7:59AMGRAND RAPIDS Michigan State University officials are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for the university's new $90 million Grand Rapids-based medical school headquarters. And event celebrating the opening of the Secchia Center of the College of Human Medicine is today. The 180,000-square-foot, seven-story medical education building is located in downtown Grand Rapids. Michigan ...
Marvin Sapp's Wife Malinda Sapp Dies of Colon Cancer Complications Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:45PMMarvin Sapp, famous gospel singer, has lost his wife today after her passing from colon cancer. MaLinda Sapp, his wife, was a professor and psychologist who served alongside Marvin as an Administrative Pastor at Lighthouse Full Life Center Church. Marvin Sapp has three children: Marvin II, Mikaila, and Madisson. read more
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Honored by Inc. Magazine as One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:45PMSWARTZ CREEK, Mich., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy announced today they have earned a position of 554 on Inc. Magazine's exclusive, annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. "We're proud to be recognized by Inc. again this year, earning a position of 554 in the nation, but if you dig a little deeper into Inc.'s numbers, the details are even more ...
Granholm says transfer of school funds to balance budget will boost community colleges Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:45PMGov. Granholm on Thursday approved a bill that transfers more than $200 million of a school aid fund surplus into the state's general fund, which is facing a deficit of about $300 million this fiscal year.
Jacqmain now held at Kent County jail Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:12PMAccused killer Jack Jacqmain is being held at the Kent County jail, 24 Hour News 8 learned Thursday. He will be arraigned Friday in 59th District Court.
No merger, but CEOs say some other affiliation still possible between Spectrum Health, Munson Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:00PMWhy there is no deal.
MaLinda Sapp, wife of gospel singer Marvin Sapp, dies of colon cancer Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 1:45PMThe mother of three had been declared cancer-free earlier this year.
Earlham community reflects on Ramadan Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 1:22PMBy Al Krastev For most Earlhamites, the past four weeks have been a time to bring focus back to academics and campus life, but for many it has also been the month of the physical and spiritual challenge of Ramadan. Since Aug. 11 millions of individuals around the world have abstained from food, drinks, smoking and sexual interactions from sunrise to sunset in observance of the tradition to ...
Munson to reveal Spectrum details Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:10AMNorthern Michigan should learn more about its healthcare future today when Munson hospital officials reveal details of their partnership talks with Spectrum Health.
Michigan's economic news is starting to look upbeat Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 3:26AMGov. Jennifer Granholm acknowledged on Labor Day that Michigan was a full participant in what Time magazine called "the decade from hell" for the United States. Fairly or not, many blame Granholm for leading Michigan straight into Hades after......
Grand Rapids awaits ArtPrize crowds Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:52AMArtPrize, the Grand Rapids art show and competition that surprised locals by drawing tens of thousands of visitors when it debuted in 2009, is back for a second year.
Artists-in-(Governor's)-residence Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:18AMNaturally, artist Mark E. Mehaffey has several of his paintings displayed around the house. One of the pieces was in Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize competition last year; another painting, he liked but it was rather large. A third was an acrylic of the coastline between Carmel, Calif. and Big Sur.
Politics and football Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:17AMANN ARBOR — On occasional late summer and early autumn Saturdays in this town, thousands upon thousands of people gather in maize and blue clothes to drink some beer, grill meat and watch two football teams clobber each other.
Choose Language » Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:10AMA free society needs both liberty and order. As Russell Kirk once put it, "order is the first need for any society—only then can liberty and justice be reasonably secure."
Grand Rapids Jaycees Santa Claus Parade To Get A Facelift, New Sponsor Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:40AMThe Grand Rapids Jaycees will announce Thursday improvements to the annual Santa Claus parade, a new logo, and a new corporate sponsor.
Grand Rapids, Mich., Awaits ArtPrize Crowds Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:03AMArtPrize Show And Contest Back In Grand Rapids Sept. 22-Oct. 10 After Crowded '09 Debut
Grand Rapids, Mich.-Area Health Systems Poised to Consolidate and Expand Services Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMHealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that Grand Rapids, Mich.-area health systems are consolidating rapidly and expanding services to attract patients and keep residents from traveling outside of the area for services.
Snyder to keynote Oct. 7 Chamber breakfast Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:45AMDEARBORN -- Rick Snyder, Republican candidate for governor, will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builders Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Fairlane Club. The event is sponsored by Oakwood Healthcare System.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College volleyball team battling to get on track Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe Cougars are losing the injury battle and struggling early in the season after posting an eighth-place finish in the national tournament last fall.
Robinson leads Michigan to victory Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:58AMPosted 10 minutes ago at 12:47 pm. ANN ARBOR – Sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson rushed for 197 yards – a school record for a quarterback – and one touchdown to go along with 186 yards passing and a score to lead the University of Michigan football team to a 30-10 victory over Connecticut at the Rededication of Michigan Stadium.
KVCC begins year with own police department Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:20AMTEXAS TOWNSHIP — Two full-time and four part-time sworn police officers are on the grounds of Kalamazoo Valley Community College this fall as the college begins its first full academic year with its own police department.
Ordinance would ban discrimination against gays Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:22AMCity commissioners on Tuesday could vote to introduce a nondiscrimination ordinance that would, among other things, make it illegal for employers to discriminate against or fire gay employees just because of their sexual orientation.
Munson to release merger details Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:22AMEight months of negotiations, meetings, data evaluation and plenty of community speculation will culminate this week as Munson Healthcare is expected to unveil at least some of its affiliation plans with Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health.
Rattlers Survive 14 Walks To Beat Cougars In Eleven Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:44PMGRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers almost let one get away on Sunday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Field, but Rigoberto Almonte and Khris Davis would not let it happen.
UPDATE: Inaugural class celebrates start of school in Grand Rapids Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:29PMThe next generation of medical professionals will soon start class in Grand Rapids. The white coat ceremony is the symbolic beginning of the four year journey into the medical profession.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Virg Bernero tells convention Michigan has been 'redlined' by Wall Street Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:00PM"Some people call me an angry mayor," Bernero told about 1,000 people at the Cobo Center where the Michigan Democratic Party convention was held . "Let me tell you what gets me angry. When I see people on Main Street who have been let down, left out and wiped out, I get angry."
8 Michigan Democrats nominated for state school posts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:20AMMichigan Democrats have nominated eight people for the fall election for the state school board and the boards that oversee three universities.
High school scoreboard Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:09AMSoccer Lake Michigan Catholic 3, Lawton 1
Today's Top 3: Runners take all, with coverage of the Mud run and the Crim run Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:00AMOther big stories: The Metro Cruise, a column on taxes and the Sparta mom who died yesterday waiting for a lung transplant. Here are links to the most popular stories on MLive right now.
First Greek Festival in Grand Rapids starts Friday Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:44AMIf you like Greek food then this story is right up your alley. Friday and Saturday the Greek community is putting on its first festival here in Grand Rapids.
Get geared up for weekend auto racing in West Michigan Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:13AMBerlin Raceway, Kalamazoo Speedway, 131 Motorsports Park, I-96 Speedway and Grattan Raceway all are hosting events this weekend.
Prep football scores: 8/26 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:40AMAllegan 20, Three Rivers 14 Alpena 42, Cheboygan 35 Bay City John Glenn 21, Cadillac 13 Bay City Western 53, Flint Northern 30 Birmingham Groves 21, Bloomfield Hills Lahser 19 Birmingham Seaholm 26, North Farmington 6 Brighton 35, Wayne Memorial 6 Clinton Twp. Clintondale 37, New Haven 0 Detroit Cody 26, Detroit Kettering 6 Detroit Pershing 22, Detroit Denby 6 Detroit U-D Jesuit 43, Grosse ...
Susan R. Pollack: Welcome Mat Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:13AMYour weekly guide to the latest news in home furnishings, interior design and home improvement in Metro Detroit.
Football Frenzy highlights - Aug. 26 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:06PMHigh school football teams opened their seasons Thursday across West Michigan. Click 'play' on the video, above, to see highlights from the games.
Future of rail service in Michigan discussed at forum in Jackson Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:39PMImagine if Michigan's major cities were connected by faster trains, and rail service was restored to Toledo, Ohio, and from there to the East Coast.About 70 people, including several public officials, imagined such a scenario at the Michigan By Rail...
Silver Hawks Fall to Dayton Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:24PMThe South Bend Silver Hawks were held to just five hits on Thursday night, falling to the Dayton Dragons by a 3-1 final count. The loss will drop the team by a game to one of the two squads ahead of them
Booted from longtime home, Michigan Golden Gloves moves to Grand Rapids church space Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:45PMThe nonprofit gym signed a one-year lease to relocate to a basement space in St. Mary's Activity Center, 431 First St. NW.
Schools of Hope after-school literacy program to expand in Grand Rapids Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:45PMLast year, program volunteers led more than 22,000 tutoring sessions with area children
Snyder Says Calley Has Smarts, Hustle, Personality Plus Unselfishness Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:55PMGRAND RAPIDS - Rep. Brian Calley has the smarts, hustle, personality and unselfishness needed in a lieutenant governor, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder said Wednesday that's why he chose him as his running mate.
Detroit: America’s True Ground Zero Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:48PMOnly one in four young Black men graduates from high school in Detroit. The rest are lost and left out, swallowed by a city where urban blight, industrial desertion and educational failure define daily life. Detroit is ground zero, exemplifying...
Back to School Help Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:40PMStudents with Grand Rapids Public Schools are kicking off the school year on a high note, while other organizations are also helping students get ready for school. Students across West Michigan will be heading back to school over the next two weeks, and there's lots of resources in Grand Rapids to give them a head start.
Snyder To Pick Running Mate Wednesday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:29PMRepublican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder is expected to pick a 33-year-old conservative state representative from mid-Michigan to be his running mate, sources told Local 4.
Unusual places to tie the knot in West Michigan Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:00AMCheck out our suggestions.
Conservatives wonder about Snyder Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:34AMRick Snyder says the conservatives are with him, but others say the moderate Republican gubernatorial candidate has work to do to make them feel comfortable supporting him.
Obama Wins Low Yield as Markets Shrink Aiding Deficit Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:10PMBond investors seeking top-rated securities face fewer alternatives to Treasuries, allowing President Barack Obama to sell unprecedented sums of debt at ever lower rates to finance a $1.47 trillion deficit.