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Pirates of Penzance Charms, Entertains

Submitted 10-31-2022 under OPINION

Opera Grand Rapids' staging of Pirates of Penzance, far from a museum piece, reveals the humor and charm pumping through the show's heart.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: The Ethics of Pain Management

Submitted 10-31-2022 under OPINION

Are there any restrictions in the use of pain medications in your religion?

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Community Updates: Friday, October 28

Submitted 10-28-2022 under NEWS

SAFE Task Force to host "Pitch and Highlight Night" in November; City Commission to host final "Commission Night Out" meeting of 2022 in the Second Ward; and more

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Impotent Weddings and Platonic Marriages (Part 2)

Submitted 10-24-2022 under OPINION

This week’s column is a continuation of the examination of two fascinating questions prompted by the following story sent to us, touching on issues of marrying when one partner is impotent, or alternatively, living together without the benefit of marriage. Here’s the story:

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Community Updates: Friday, October 21

Submitted 10-21-2022 under NEWS

Grand Rapidians make their voices heard in Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids public vote; residents of Grand Rapids reminded to practice caution when raking/blowing leaves near storm drains; and more

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Impotent Weddings and Platonic Marriages

Submitted 10-17-2022 under OPINION

Ethics and Religion Talk received a question touching on issues of impotence and living together without the benefit of marriage. Here’s the story:

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Community Updates: Friday, October 14

Submitted 10-14-2022 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission to meet in the Third Ward for next "Commission Night Out" meeting; City of Grand Rapids Forestry division to give away logs in an effort to reduce wood waste; and more

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Online survey connects Kent County parents to resources

Submitted 10-13-2022 under NONPROFITS

Eighteen organizations partner together to provide home visiting support to local families.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Do Your Clergy Study Philosophy?

Submitted 10-12-2022 under OPINION

Jim VanDB asks, “Does your tradition require any philosophy training as a pre-requisite for your religious training/education? If yes, do you think it was helpful or not? If no, why not?”

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Chandler Appointed Salvation Army of Kent County Board Chair

Submitted 10-11-2022 under NONPROFITS

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Advisory Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Veneese V. Chandler (Dr. V.) as their new Chair.

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