City of Kentwood
West Michigan under Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires; air labeled “unhealthy”
With 483 active fires across Canada and that smoke infiltrating the United States, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Michigan through June 28. (Image Courtesy, IQAir)
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Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration features pancake breakfast, parade, carnival, 5K race, fireworks show and more
Look inside for all the fun details about the Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration next Tuesday and a listing of other local fireworks celebrations as well.
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Woodland Mall helps local charity with ‘dress for success’ clothing
It was like “kids in a candy store,” as Wyoming Resource Center representatives shop J. Jill with Woodland Mall picking up the bill.
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Cabildo takes the stage at both Wyoming and Kentwood
The popular West Michigan Latin Alternative band will perform in Wyoming on Tuesday followed by a Thursday performance in Kentwood.
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Ford Airport holds Full-Scale Exercise June 20 featuring 19 local and state agencies
The International Airport Authority training exercises were designed to simulate an emergency event in order to evaluate emergency response plans.
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Don’t miss Judah Guerra’s latest WKTV podcast, where he jams with a former American Idol Golden Ticket winner, Nathan Walton
Great Lakes Music podcast host Judah Guerra (left) and guest Nathan Walton having some fun at WKTV.
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250 Project: helping small business with passion to grow, support community
Spring GR’s focused program to support, mentor minority entrepreneurs accepting applications for next session.
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Kentwood Welcomes Keyla Garcia as Finance Director
Garcia will serve as the city’s chief financial officer and lead all aspects of the Finance Department’s functions and staff.
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Ford International Airport unveils newly expanded Concourse A
Phase 1 features eight new gates to accommodate larger aircraft, new concession and retail concepts, a greater variety of seating options, and more.
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Check out local talent Judah Guerra’s first WKTV podcast called Great Lakes Music
Look inside at Michigan State University student Judah Guerra’s new podcast, where he interviews and performs with MSU percussion instructor Kevin Jones (left).
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Harriet Stanaback celebrates 99th birthday at park she helped establish in Kentwood
Harriet Stanaback (center) and two of her granddaughters look at the tree planted in her honor at a birthday celebration for Harriet Saturday at Stanaback Park.
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Kentwood free summer concerts begin with Azz-Izz Band Thursday, June 15 and Wity Sound Band, June 22
The Azz-Izz Band kicks off the Kentwood Summer Concert Series on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. on the lawn behind City Hall. Free admission.
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Walk, bike, or share rides during Active Commute Week
Active Commute Week is underway in the Grand Rapids area with commuters having the chance to win prizes for their “green” commutes.
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Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series kick off on June 15
The Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 7 behind Kentwood City Hall and the Summer Concert Series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.
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Kentwood kicks off Summer this Saturday, June 10, with Food Truck Festival: live music, food trucks and beer tent
The popular community event offers free admission and features more than 25 food trucks in the parking lot of the Kent District Library.
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