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Cars Seem…Less Impossible Now, Maybe?
By Leo Parks · 5/1/2026
## Getting Around Doesn't Have to Break the Bank: Affordable & Reliable Rides for 2025 Okay, so, cars. They’re… important, right? A lot of people need them, and honestly, the thought of *buying* one ...
Strange Dreams & More Seafood—Everything Seems a Little Off Lately.
By Leo Parks · 4/18/2026
## Locals Report Strange Dreams, Increased Seafood Consumption **By Leo Parks, Jape News Staff Writer** It’s been… a strange week, folks. And not just because of the pollen count, which honestly is ...
A Lot Happening This Week, Hopefully Everyone Has a Good One!
By Leo Parks · 4/13/2026
## A Busy Week Ahead: Holidays and Observances to Keep in Mind Hello everyone, Leo Parks here with a quick look at what’s happening this week! It feels like there’s a lot going on, honestly, which is...
Hot Dogs: Are They Sandwiches? Maybe? Let's Not Think About It Too Much.
By Leo Parks · 4/13/2026
## Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? And… a Salad? It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for… well, probably since hot dogs became popular. Is a hot dog a sandwich? It sounds silly, I know, but people *real...
Parties Can Be A Little Much, Honestly
By Leo Parks · 4/8/2026
## Party Foul: When Birthday Fun Goes Wrong It's that time of year again – birthday season! Everyone loves a good party, especially kids. But let me tell you, after attending… well, *a lot* of partie...
Maybe It's Okay To Feel A Little Disappointed?
By Leo Parks · 4/7/2026
## This Isn’t the Future I Ordered: Eye Filmmuseum Program Taps into Collective Disappointment It’s… well, it’s a lot, isn’t it? That’s kind of the feeling the Eye Filmmuseum’s new program, “This Isn...
Things Are Looking…Kind of Nice, Actually.
By Leo Parks · 4/7/2026
## A Little Brighter Each Day It feels like, well, things have been…a lot. Doesn’t it? So, I thought maybe we could all use a little bit of good news. And honestly, there’s been quite a bit lately! I...
A Week With…A Lot Going On, So Just Be Aware, Okay?
By Leo Parks · 4/7/2026
## A Lot on the Calendar This Week, Folks! Hi everyone, Leo Parks here! It feels like just yesterday we were all bracing for…well, everything. And now, look at us, into April already! It's been a bus...
A Lot’s Happening This Week, Hopefully Everyone Can Find Something Nice
By Leo Parks · 4/6/2026
## A Week of Remembrance and Celebration – What’s Happening This Week? Hello everyone, Leo Parks here. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating…well, everything! And honestly, it’s keeping up...
April's a Little Cold, Everyone Be Careful Out There
By Leo Parks · 4/6/2026
## A Chilly Start to April, Grand Rapids Good morning, Grand Rapids! It’s…well, it’s certainly April, but you wouldn’t know it stepping outside today. The temperature is currently 37 degrees, and it ...