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Grand Rapids, get ready to laugh

Submitted 03-06-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

Comedic 10-day festival boasts 150 free and ticketed events with over 40 different venues for various fun-loving crowds.

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Russia will be the subject of March 12 Great Decisions presentation by POLITICO columnist

Submitted 03-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series on Mar. 12 features POLITICO's Susan Glasser on Russia.

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Cameron Esposito joins LaughFest 2018 to talk about the importance of honest conversation and laughter

Submitted 03-02-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

"I don't think we have gotten to a place where we can talk about community as it really is." Cameron Esposito talks about community.

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

Submitted 03-01-2018 under NEWS

The task force’s sixth meeting will address police and community relations during presentation and roundtable discussions.

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Weekend flooding near record levels on Grand River

Submitted 02-27-2018 under NEWS

Photo slideshow taken around the Grand Rapids area from Friday, February 23, 2018 through Monday, February 26, 2018.

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Break it Down, Make it Better helps build community in Grand Rapids art world

Submitted 02-27-2018 under NEWS

Artists, curators, and venue coordinators all gathered on Friday, February 23, 2018 for the chance to take part in various workshops, roundtable discussions and presentations. The annual event was held at 106 South Division.

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Meet scientists, learn about the marvels of the brain at Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair

Submitted 02-26-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum for Michigan State University’s Brain Awareness Week Neuroscience Fair. Meet scientists and learn about the marvels of the brain

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Grand Rapids gun control advocacy group holds first meeting since Florida mass shooting

Submitted 02-22-2018 under NEWS

Michigan chapter for national group “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America” meets on Sunday to discuss gun violence prevention

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Powerful, individual stories behind homeless numbers

Submitted 02-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

Numbers tell an important story, but more meaningful is the powerful story of each person represented by those numbers.

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Grand Rapids Neigborhood Summit keynote speaker to discuss going 'beyond a seat at the table'

Submitted 02-20-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit welcomes Rasheda L. Weaver, PhD as the keynote speaker. This year’s summit will be on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s theme speaks to the need for economic equity and importance of resident voice at decision-making tables.

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