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Get your child involved at the Grand Rapids Public Library

Submitted 03-26-2018 under NEWS

An icon of learning in the Grand Rapids area, the Grand Rapids Public Library holds more opportunities for families with youngsters than just checking out books. The storytime programs, which provide opportunities for children age 0 to 5, encourage...

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March for Our Lives planned in Grand Rapids to protest gun violence

Submitted 03-22-2018 under NEWS

Dozens of marches, walkouts, and protests have broken out across the country since the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17. Not only are these demonstrations numerous, but they are also unique...

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Protesters demand removal of GRPS special education director

Submitted 03-22-2018 under NEWS

A small group of protesters gathered outside the Grand Rapids Public School's district office on Monday, March 19, 2018 before the scheduled school board meeting demanding that GRPS remove special education director Laura LaMore. The protest...

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John Ball Zoo opens early for spring

Submitted 03-20-2018 under NEWS

Whether it be fuzzy, feathered, scaly, or hairy, animals are on display for the early opening of the John Ball Zoo. The familiar sights of the zoo’s North American grizzly bears, tropical reptiles and amphibians, and of course the beloved red...

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Honoring the legacy of César Chávez

Submitted 03-19-2018 under NEWS

The legacy of César Chávez was honored Thursday, March 15, 2018 as residents and community leaders gathered at the Cook Library Center, 1100 Grandville Ave SW and marched to Potter House Chapel for a community gathering for the18th annual César E....

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Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center holds walkout in solidarity with GRPS, to promote safe community

Submitted 03-14-2018 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (GRCDC) is a K – 5 elementary school in downtown Grand Rapids. GRCDC is a charter school with Grand Rapids Public Schools as the charter authorizer. This means they can make decisions as an autonomous entity...

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GRPS gets ready for school walkout, discusses gun violence, school security

Submitted 03-09-2018 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Public Schools announced on February 22, 2018 that it would stand by and support students in their advocacy for gun reform by supporting the Wednesday, March 14, 2018 school walk-out. This walkout was organized by teens nationally in...

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Grand Rapids City Commission hosts meeting off site for the night

Submitted 03-07-2018 under NEWS

Moving the meeting out of Commission Chambers for the night, Grand Rapids City Commissioners brought City Hall to the third ward on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 for their commissioners night out. The meeting was held at Oakdale Park Christian Reformed...

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Educators on school shootings: 'Arming teachers is not the answer'

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NEWS

By Erin Albanese, Charles Honey and Morgan Jarema, School News Network Ingrid Fournier keeps the blinds closed in her classroom so no one can see in. The Spanish teacher at Central Woodlands 5/6 School in Forest Hills Public Schools has a small...

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Members of police task force set to engage public in policy and procedure meeting

Submitted 03-01-2018 under NEWS

On Wednesday, March 7, the Grand Rapids “Police Policy and Procedure Review Task Force” will meet for its second quarterly public meeting to report on any policy/procedure changes in the Grand Rapids Police Department. Members of the...

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