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Parades, protest, politicians: Fourth of July in greater Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-05-2018 under NEWS

Photo gallery from the Hollyhock Lane and East Grand Rapids parades.

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Blondie: Still atomic, more or less

Submitted 07-03-2018 under OPINION

Blondie brings intermittent power to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

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Ethics and Religion Talk - What does "Image of God" Mean? Part 2

Submitted 07-02-2018 under OPINION

Richard J. asks, What does it mean when theologians say, "we are made in the image of God"? Does it mean we look like God?

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Plainsong Farm works to catalyze a Christian food movement: "Ten acres and large questions"

Submitted 06-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Plainsong Farm, a recipient agency for the Access Walk for Good Food, seeks to connect people to the land and to God through a community farm model and work rooted in years of ministry.

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New City Neighbors links good food and youth empowerment

Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Recognizing that good food is often connected to good living, New City Neighbors integrates a community farm and café into their work with youth.

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In Season: June 29, 2018

Submitted 06-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Friday's at the Market are great days for shopping local + shopping outside without the big crowds! We have a huge selection of vendors with your Michigan favorites including blueberries, raspberries, cherries, + strawberries, locally-grown produce, fresh-baked breads, meat, eggs, and flowers!

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Seven people arrested for protesting in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS

Seven people were arrested for blocking the intersection of Michigan and Ottawa in Grand Rapids in protest against Kent County's contract with ICE.

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Protesters against ICE take over Kent County commission meeting

Submitted 06-28-2018 under NEWS

Over 120 people protested outside at Calder Plaza and at the Kent County Board of Commissioners meeting on June 28, 2018 against Kent County's contract with ICE and the detaining of undocumented immigrants.

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Tuesday Evening Music Club begins July 3 at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

Community radio station, 88.1FM WYCE, is a media sponsor for the weekly music series. Legendary local musician Ralston Bowles puts together a line-up of acts exploring various genres to showcase talents that deserves an outdoor amphitheater crowd.

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The optimistic vision of HQ to address youth homelessness: "Our work ultimately is very human work"

Submitted 06-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

The mission and work of HQ, a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth, reflects the diverse approaches of this year's Walk for Good Food recipient organizations to issues of poverty and hunger.

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