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City, GRPD must seek independent investigations into police call recordings to rebuild public trust, transparency

Submitted 09-15-2017 under OPINION

The City and the Chief have known about these phone calls and their content for going on a year now. Yet they delayed in condemning the actions of the officers, repeatedly fought FOIA requests for the phone calls, and they didn't fire the involved officers.

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Grand Rapids Symphony opens season with celebrated violinist Sarah Chang and Ravel's Bolero

Submitted 09-13-2017 under NONPROFITS

Music Director Marcelo Lehninger opens Grand Rapids Symphony's 2017-18 season with guest violinist Sarah Chang, Ravel's Bolero, music from 'West Side Story,' and a world premiere inspired by the Ozark Mountains

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Fractured politics and American foreign policy

Submitted 09-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan presents a program on American foreign policy with PJ Crowley, former U.S. State Department

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Hundreds marched to defend DACA recipients in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-06-2017 under NEWS

On Tuesday, September 5, 2017 hundreds of Grand Rapidians marched through downtown Grand Rapids and held a vigil to protest the ending of DACA.

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ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Artemis Antippas

Submitted 09-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

Artemis Antippas’ work is on view as part of UICA's ArtPrize Nine exhibition, Cultivate, a curated group show that uses food as a lens to examine cultural history, social equity, and the effects of globalization on communities.

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We need to understand the challenges first generation students face

Submitted 08-29-2017 under OPINION

While it is inspiring to hear stories of students who overcame challenges to be the first in their family to go to college, for many the struggle does not end with a college acceptance letter. It is important to address the specific challenges that first generation college students face.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Sofía Ramirez Hernandez

Submitted 08-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

Sofía Ramirez Hernandez shares her non-negotiable daily drawing practice on social media platforms in hopes of inspiring others to open up or feel less alone. We chatted with the artist to learn more about what makes her so prolific, what inspires her, and what's on the horizon.

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SCORE provides support, encouragement, tools to build businesses

Submitted 08-22-2017 under NEWS

A perspective of SCORE of Grand Rapids as seen in the eyes of a mentor.

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ArtPrize artist feature from UICA: Seitu Jones

Submitted 08-22-2017 under NONPROFITS

Working independently or with others, Seitu Jones has created over 30 large-scale public artworks. On September 23, Heartside residents are invited to take part in a community meal presented by Seitu Jones, UICA, and a number of community partners.

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City introduces newly hired consultants from 21st Century Policing Solutions

Submitted 08-21-2017 under NEWS

The team of consultants will be working with the Policy Review Taskforce the City is forming following recommendations from the Traffic Stop Study completed this year.

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