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Community Updates: Friday, July 14

Submitted 07-14-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission meeting draws dozens of residents, activists to City Hall; Kent County Prosecutor, 17th District Court postpone People v. Christopher Schurr trial pending review by Michigan Court of Appeals; and more

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Pippin Comes Of Age

Submitted 07-13-2023 under OPINION

Circle Theatre Grand Rapids stages sexy, sincere 1972 musical about finding yourself in others.

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Free Summer Concerts Return to Downtown: GRAM on the Green with WYCE 88.1FM

Submitted 07-12-2023 under NONPROFITS

Free outdoor concerts on the Grand Rapids Art Museum Terrace happening July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10

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Jenny Lewis Draws From Rich Catalog At Meijer Gardens Performance

Submitted 07-11-2023 under OPINION

The former Rilo Kiley singer performed her signature brand of country-adjacent music at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Must a Congregation Always Be United in Agreement with its Leader?

Submitted 07-10-2023 under OPINION

How do congregations survive if there is a schism in their attitude toward their religious leader? A house divided WILL fall.

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Community Updates: Friday, July 7

Submitted 07-07-2023 under NEWS

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City Manager Mark Washington back in Grand Rapids after international visit to two of Grand Rapids's Sister Cities; John Ball Zoo to honor World Chimp Day with day-long celebration; and more

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Am I Obligated to Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me?

Submitted 07-03-2023 under OPINION

Am I obligated to forgive someone who hurt me? What if they say they're sorry, but continue the behavior? What if I know they mean well and are motivated out of love (but it's still harmful)?

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Community Updates: Friday, June 30

Submitted 06-30-2023 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Fire Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and Kent County Animal Shelter release helpful firework tips ahead of Independence Day; City of Grand Rapids announces 2023 Fireworks Show; and more

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Air Quality Workshop to be Held on the City's Southeast Side

Submitted 06-28-2023 under LOCAL LIFE

JustAir, The Community Collaboration on Climate Change (C4), Scales Consulting, and the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP to hold Air Quality Workshop in the 49507 Neighborhood on Thursday

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Why is it Wrong to Trust in Oneself?

Submitted 06-26-2023 under OPINION

Proverbs 28:26 says that "Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered." Why is it wrong to trust in oneself?

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