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First Vandenberg Prize awarded to Ambassador Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Submitted 01-21-2020 under NEWS

Ambassador Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. is the first Vandenberg Prize recipient, an award given by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.

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City Connection - New city Emergency Manager joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 01-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Bliss and Allison Farole to discuss city's disaster and emergency readiness programs

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World Affairs Council names Ambassador Huntsman first Vandenberg Prize recipient

Submitted 12-05-2019 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan announces a first-ever Vandenberg Prize for global collaboration and it will go to Ambassador (ret.) Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

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City Connection - Chief Lehman joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion about Fire Department, related issues

Submitted 12-02-2019 under NONPROFITS

This month, Mayor Rosalyn Bliss is joined by Grand Rapids Fire Department Chief John Lehman for an in-studio discussion about the Fire Department and issues related to fire fighting and prevention in the Grand Rapids area.

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Sunrise GR Announces New Climate Strike

Submitted 11-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

On December 6th, Sunrise Grand Rapids will march on Sen Gary Peters’ office in support of the Green New Deal.

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City Connection - Commissioner Ruth Kelly joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 11-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

This month, Mayor Bliss is joined by Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly. Kelly, who is term-limited, will reflect on her time on the commission and discuss tomorrow's city-wide election.

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City Connection - Chief Eric Payne of GRPD joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 10-07-2019 under NEWS

New Chief Eric Payne to discuss a variety of issues and topics related to policing in the City of Grand Rapids.

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Vietnam, Germany and Japan: Three strategic partnerships for the U.S.

Submitted 09-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

The U.S.strategic partnerships with Vietnam, Germany, and Japan are examined through speaker-experts in Fall WACWM series at Aquinas College.

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City Connection - Shannon Harris of Our Community's Children joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS

Shannon Harris form Our Community's Children's to discuss a variety of issues and topics related to children in the City of Grand Rapids.

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Citizens launch petition drive to reform the Grand Rapids City Commission

Submitted 08-05-2019 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Democracy Initiative aims to add five new wards to the Grand Rapids City Commission.

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