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$9000 Awarded to Local Trans Students

Submitted 08-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Trans Foundation awards $9k in scholarships to five local students.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Danielle Truss

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

I'm originally from the UK mostly London, and have been here in GR for almost 5 years, I studied fashion, textiles and bespoke tailoring and now work as a costume designer.

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Photo Gallery: Movimiento Cosecha GR protests Kent County contract with ICE at commission meeting

Submitted 07-30-2018 under NEWS

Photos from yesterday's Kent County Commission meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 and the Movimiento Cosecha GR protest and comments.

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Antony and Cleopatra

Submitted 07-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra

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Commissioner Womack leads way in signing commitment to discontinue ICE contract in Kent County

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NEWS

The immigrant right group Movimiento Cosecha GR came out in numbers again to the Kent County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 to protest Kent County's contract with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Public invited to open house highlighting public transit service improvements along Michigan Street corridor

Submitted 07-25-2018 under NEWS

Upcoming Route 19 improvements will simplify travel and parking in downtown Grand Rapids

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GRandJazzFest seeks volunteers

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

The festival is August 18-19, 2018. Three-hour shifts are available to assist in presenting this event to the community. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt, bottled water and the opportunity to help put on this free public event in the community.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Dave Battjes

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Dave Battjes is a husband, dad, creative letterer, nature enthusiast and avid high fiver. Battjes’ creative practice, a never ending study of letters, has him creating large-scale murals and gorgeously crafted messages of positivity.

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Free Educator Day at Grand Rapids Public Museum, John Ball Zoo

Submitted 07-24-2018 under NONPROFITS

Teachers and educators can enjoy a free day to explore the GRPM and the John Ball Zoo while learning about education programs available to their classrooms. All educators receive free admission and free parking from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both institutions.

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Local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society begins recruitment for the next West Michigan Man, Woman of the Year

Submitted 07-23-2018 under NEWS

Candidate recruitment is actively underway at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of West Michigan. This will be the fifth year for the 10-week Man and Woman of the Year (MWOY) campaign in Grand Rapids. Yearly, all across the country, dedicated candidates engage in this exciting competition.

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