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Refugees are a blessing, not a burden

Submitted 06-18-2021 under OPINION

Refugees bring blessings to Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Community Media Center announces new, returning board members

Submitted 06-16-2021 under NEWS

New and returning members bring connections and creativity to Community Media Center's board of directors.

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Community updates: Tuesday, June 15

Submitted 06-15-2021 under NEWS

Movies in the Park series returns to Grand Rapids this Friday; The Right Place launches online Diverse Business Directory; and city pools and splash pads now open.

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Community updates: Thursday, June 10

Submitted 06-10-2021 under NEWS

Heritage Hill hosting Garden Tour, Pleasant Park Marketplace on June 19; Fulton Street Artisans Market opening day this Sunday; and Grand Rapids Public Library kicking off adult summer reading program.

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Community updates: Friday, June 4

Submitted 06-04-2021 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids expands micromobility pilot with electric assist bikes; Kent County expands Chief Hazy Cloud Park to nearly 400-acre natural preserve; and local YMCAs to host Healthy Kids Day events on Saturday.

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Bite into the deeper meaning of National Donut Day

Submitted 06-01-2021 under NONPROFITS

The annual Salvation Army Donut Day is this Friday. The food-focused holiday is among the few with roots in charitable service.

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General Mattis to receive 2021 Vandenberg Prize

Submitted 06-01-2021 under NONPROFITS

General James Mattis, former Secretary of Defense, will be given the Vandenberg Prize

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Community updates: Friday, May 28

Submitted 05-28-2021 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Library expanding branch hours; Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation kicking off summer outdoor fitness classes; and Michigan loosens COVID-19 workplace rules.

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The Salvation Army Welcomes New Director For Turning Point Programs

Submitted 05-24-2021 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army Western Michigan and Northern Indiana Division is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Boeve as its Turning Point Programs Director.

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Community updates: Thursday, May 20

Submitted 05-20-2021 under NEWS

Grand Rapids leaders approve 2022 budget; Gov. Whitmer announces lifted outdoor capacity limits in June, no indoor limits in July; and Uptown Grand Rapids continues beautification projects for east side business districts.

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