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GRPS leadership face multiple calls for resignation during board meeting

Submitted 07-26-2024 under NEWS

Parents and teachers demand accountability and better conditions ahead of the new school year starting next month.

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How tattoos went from circus spectacle to common self expression in Grand Rapids

Submitted 07-22-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

Teryl Grooters, now 84, got his first tattoo at 60 and went on to get 356 tattoos, inspired by comic characters and personal milestones. In the last 100+ years, tattoos in Grand Rapids have evolved from circus attractions to forms of self-expression and self-advocacy.

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Monty Python's Spamalot Returns To Grand Rapids Circle Theatre

Submitted 07-19-2024 under OPINION

A cult classic film has transubstantiated into a musical while leaving none of its silliness or smarts behind.

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GRPS comms director parts ways with district after accusing leadership of retaliation

Submitted 07-19-2024 under NEWS

Former GRPS Communications Director Leon Hendrix parts ways with the district after accusing Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby of retaliation for raising concerns about leadership and team treatment.

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Districts eye more 'normal' financial pictures due to end of ESSER funds

Submitted 07-17-2024 under NEWS

GRPS faces tighter budgets as COVID-relief funds expire. Reduced expenditures and program cuts loom, with impacts from inflation and declining enrollment further straining finances.

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Local Artist Highlight: Tattooist Sarah Sun

Submitted 07-16-2024 under NONPROFITS

Sarah Sun shares her artistic practice with Avenue for the Arts. Interview at Balm Tattooing by Pamela MacDougal.

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City Connection: John Gorney, director of public works, to join Rapidian program manager in the GRTV studio

Submitted 07-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

Watch live on GRTV's Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: my final reflections

Submitted 07-15-2024 under OPINION

How has being a columnist for Ethics and Religion Talk affected you personally or professionally? Do you have a favorite question or response that you are especially proud of?

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Meet the candidates: 2024 Grand Rapids Third Ward commissioner election

Submitted 07-12-2024 under NEWS

Get to know the six candidates running for Third Ward commissioner before the Aug. 6 primary election!

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Accusations of retaliation surface as GRPS communications director placed on leave

Submitted 07-11-2024 under NEWS

GRPS Communications Director Leon Hendrix alleges retaliation by Superintendent Roby after being placed on leave. He disputes misconduct claims and seeks reinstatement, supported by community members.

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