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Amidst COVID stay-at-home, Books and Mortar fights to stay in the game

Submitted 04-07-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

Small businesses face an unparalleled challenge. But Jenny Kinne, local bookseller, isn't giving up.

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Celebrating religious holidays during a pandemic

Submitted 04-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

We are entering that time of the year when many religions celebrate major holidays. These are holidays when communities come together to share the meaningful stories of their traditions.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Addressing Fears in the COVID-19, Crisis, part 2

Submitted 04-06-2020 under OPINION

More words of encouragement and hope to address the uncertainties and fears of living under the shadow of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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In Season Report: April 4, 2020

Submitted 04-03-2020 under NONPROFITS

Skip the stores + keep your distance at our open-air market while you shop local food + beverage products!

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Addressing Fears in the COVID-19 Crisis

Submitted 03-30-2020 under OPINION

The Ethics and Religion Talk panel shares some words of encouragement and hope to address the uncertainties and fears of living under the shadow of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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In Season Report: March 28, 2020

Submitted 03-27-2020 under NONPROFITS

Don't go stir crazy being cooped up in your house! Get outside + get some fresh air + practice safe social distancing this Saturday while you stock up on local produce + handcrafted food at the market!

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Sacred distancing: Religious organizations in Grand Rapids adapting to COVID-19 pandemic through online services, engagement

Submitted 03-26-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

Local churches and congregations, from Christian to Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh backgrounds, are embracing online services and engagement in the face of the growing pandemic.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Marriage Divine?

Submitted 03-23-2020 under OPINION

Vaughn asks, “Is marriage a divine thing?”

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In Season Report: March 21, 2020

Submitted 03-20-2020 under NONPROFITS

Join us at the market to support your local farm + food businesses and take a step back to enjoy the stillness of life during this time. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh air + rejoice in the beauty of slowing down for a while.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, March 18 updates

Submitted 03-18-2020 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids suspends walk-in traffic at City Hall and other departmental buildings, Kent County Clerk suspends in-person transactions, Festival of the Arts cancels 2020 event, and more statements from local organizations issued March 17-18, 2020.

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