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Community Updates: Friday, June 23

Submitted 06-23-2023 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids, Kent County Health Department, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to offer free water filters to eligible Kent County households; City Planning Commission holds public hearing for proposed downtown amphitheater; and more

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League of Women Voters holds reception for inaugural GoVote Poster Contest winners

Submitted 06-20-2023 under NONPROFITS

A reception and month’s long exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrate the work of Kent County high school students

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Ethics and Religion Talk: When May I Stray from My Tradition's Moral Code?

Submitted 06-19-2023 under OPINION

I occasionally come across stories of saints, prophets, and other religious figures of note who seem to break from the moral codes we are taught to obey.

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Community Updates: Friday, June 16

Submitted 06-16-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission hosts "Commission Night Out" meeting in GR's Third Ward; City of Grand Rapids seeking proposal submissions for next three Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids projects; and more

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Demystifying Permanent Supportive Housing

Submitted 06-14-2023 under NONPROFITS

How Permanent Supportive Housing Helps Vulnerable People Live and Thrive in the Community

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Providing a Fresh Start for Women and Children

Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

The Rotary Club of Kentwood partners with Daffodil Ministries to help give five families a fresh start.

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1500 Kent County Families Receive Learning Kits

Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Nonprofit creates learning kits to help children in Kent County increase their literacy levels and prepare them for kindergarten.

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Grand Rapids Pride Festival to Celebrate its 35th Year This Weekend

Submitted 06-13-2023 under NONPROFITS

Jazz McKinney, the Executive Director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, joins Phil Tower in the WYCE studio ahead of the 2023 Grand Rapids Pride Festival

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Fair to Give Religious People Days Off When Non-Religious Will Have to Work?

Submitted 06-12-2023 under OPINION

Is it fair to give religious people days off when non religious will have to work?

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Community Updates: Friday, June 9

Submitted 06-09-2023 under NEWS

Homecoming of the Three Fires, Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival taking place in Grand Rapids this weekend; John Ball Zoo to host day-long celebration next week in honor of World Ocean Day; and more

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