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Ethics and Religion Talk: How important is accessibility to a house of worship?

Submitted 08-13-2018 under OPINION

Jim E. asks, Most church buildings are older with lots of stairs. What ethical obligation does a church or house of worship have to be accessible to all visitors? At what cost?

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Catalyst Radio: BLEND created to create atmosphere where people feel like they belong, have a safe space to network

Submitted 08-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

BLEND is an organization dedicated to making sure our city is one of growth and belonging where young professionals of color can connect.

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In Season: August 10, 2018

Submitted 08-10-2018 under NONPROFITS

Mother Nature has been kind to us for National Farmers Market Week, with the sun shining bright + a nice breeze blowing through the Market! We've got an abundance of locally-grown produce (apple season is starting!), meat, eggs, and dairy, Michigan-created food products, and handmade goods!

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Diverse neighborhood voices share report about communities and policing

Submitted 08-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Voices are powerful tools for hope and transformation. Dwelling Place, a local affordable housing non-profit, asked residents and the GRPD why they participated in National Night Out.

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WYCE Training Chronicles, Part 1

Submitted 08-09-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

I am welcomed into the 2018 WYCE Programmer Training. And while the road to 'on-air programmer' may have its share of challenges, I gathered the courage to battle the butterflies, thanks to an unexpected source.

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Mexican Consul General coming to West Michigan

Submitted 08-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Regional Mexican Consul General visits West Michigan to discuss economic opportunities and political transitions for the U.S.'s southern neighbor

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Photo Gallery: National Night Out at Briggs Park in Creston

Submitted 08-08-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

A photo essay of the Creston Neighborhood Association celebration of National Night Out

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GRPS board approves moving special education programs to Kent ISD

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NEWS

With a vote of 7 to 1, the Board of Education moved to transfer administration of the center-based special education programs to the Kent Intermediate School District on Monday, August 6, 2018.

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Circle Theatre continues 66th season with 'Leading Ladies'

Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

2018 Audience Choice Play comes to life on the Circle stage starting on Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Aquinas College.

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Meeting with Kent County officials ends with Movimiento Cosecha GR members walking out

Submitted 08-07-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

The meeting was held on Monday, August 6, 2018. Gema Lowe, lead organizer of Movimiento Cosecha GR, suggested that the purpose of the meeting is to have clear steps going towards ending the contract with ICE.

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