City of Kentwood
County education leadership group releases survey examining school reopening issues
The bottom line of the extensive survey is that while some parents seek continued distance learning for various reasons including their child’s safety, the majority desired “safe, in-school” education for their children.
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Fireworks before June 29 not allowed; tips to keep animals calm
For most of Michigan, fireworks are only allowed June 29 – July 4 for the annual July 4th celebration. We also check in with local animal rescue Most Pit Rescue on how to keep animals calm.
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Safe shopping: as re-opening continues, Woodland Mall focused on safety, cleanliness protocols
The Mall’s reopening efforts make clear that safety and cleanliness is now an important part of it customer experience.
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Kent ISD, partners offer programs to turn student summer ‘drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’
Educators across Kent ISD are collaborating with partner organizations — including the Kent District Library — to keep learning going all summer.
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School News Network: Local Grads with Grit
Our partner School News Network celebrates local grads who have overcome huge life obstacles on their way to graduation. Here are six ‘Grads with Grit’ students from Kentwood and Wyoming.
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Business with Wyoming, Kentwood connection honored by Hudsonville Chamber
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy was recognized for its excellence in business.
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Snapshots: Need to get a COVID-19 test? WKTV has the info you need
Some people need COVID-19 testing simply to go to work, but they are not always free. WKTV has stories on local medical agencies providing them.
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Woodland Mall’s Apple Store reopens as more retailers, restaurants welcome guests back
Apple, Macy’s, J.C. Penney and Von Maur are among the 80 retailers and restaurants that have reopened since June 1.
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Gov. Whitmer to announce fall school reopening ‘roadmap’ June 30 as budget concerns grow
With input from local education leaders, the governor plans to announce a “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” for schools to reopen.
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Splash, splash: Wyoming set to open splash pads July 6
Splash pads in Kentwood and at Millennium Park are now open.
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Kentwood Master Plan update, nearing completion, detailed on WKTV Journal In Focus
High on the list of areas to have updated plans are development near and along the extension of Breton Avenue south of 52nd Street, as well as the 28th and 29th streets business district.
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SpartanNash relaunches partnership with Flashfood
The Flashfood partnership is designed to help reduce food waste by allowing customers to purchase items at up to 50 percent off.
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Hand2Hand creates a win-win by helping families and keeping local restaurants busy
During the recent Stay Home, Stay Safe quarantine, Hand2Hand created a program that provided a break from cooking for its families while giving local restaurants stability and income.
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KDL closes internet gap by offering hotspots; state hotspot map available
KDL has hotspots available to area residents while the state of Michigan releases a map of free hotspots within the state.
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