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City Connection - Grand Rapids Transportation Planner joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 09-09-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Kristen Bennet, Grand Rapids' Transportation Planning / Programs Supervisor joins Mayor Bliss to discuss the city's new Bicycle Action Plan.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What is the Secret of Happiness

Submitted 09-09-2019 under OPINION

“Sandy” asks, What is the secret of happiness?

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Meijer Gardens Presents An Immersive, Site-Specific Exhibition from Installation Artist Rebecca Louise Law

Submitted 09-09-2019 under NONPROFITS

Rebecca Louise Law: The Womb includes a dramatic installation of over a million flowers and plant material, including 10,000 flowers and plants gathered on-site and wired with the help of staff and volunteers.

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Girls Choral Academy Expands Grandville Avenue Girls Choir into Burton Middle School

Submitted 09-09-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Girls Choral Academy will be expanding their free after school choir to serve girls at Burton Middle School with support from a Wege Foundation grant.

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In Season: September 6, 2019

Submitted 09-06-2019 under NONPROFITS

Tomatoes, corn, peaches, plums, apples, summer squash, watermelon, broccoli, potatoes, and peppers galore! It's such an amazing time of year with such a diverse + abundant selection of Michigan produce!

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should We be Abolitionists Today?

Submitted 09-03-2019 under OPINION

Amy C. asks, Are people of faith called to be modern day abolitionists today?

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WMCAT Opens Fall Enrollment for 15th Year of Free Afterschool Programming

Submitted 08-29-2019 under NONPROFITS

All Grand Rapids Public high school students have access to free arts and technology afterschool programming at WMCAT's state-of-the-art facility on the Westside

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Ethics and Religion talk - Welcoming LGBTQ II

Submitted 08-26-2019 under OPINION

Linda B. asks...What about these churches saying all are welcoming/open and affirming yet preach against LGBTQ?

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Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival in Grand Rapids Features Music, Food and Demos This Weekend

Submitted 08-23-2019 under NEWS

The Dosynki Polish Harvest Festival this weekend will be offering top notch entertainment and demonstrations of Polish cooking, dance and crafts.

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In Season: August 24, 2019

Submitted 08-22-2019 under NONPROFITS

Good morning Grand Rapids!! Start your day off with a pleasant stroll through the Market, shopping from 40+ vendors, sampling in season fruits + veggies, and getting to know the wonderful humans that grow, create, and raise your food.

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