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Local artist feature from UICA: Danielle Truss

Submitted 07-31-2018 under NONPROFITS

I'm originally from the UK mostly London, and have been here in GR for almost 5 years, I studied fashion, textiles and bespoke tailoring and now work as a costume designer.

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Photo Gallery: Movimiento Cosecha GR protests Kent County contract with ICE at commission meeting

Submitted 07-30-2018 under NEWS

Photos from yesterday's Kent County Commission meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 and the Movimiento Cosecha GR protest and comments.

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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's hosts annual Backpack and School Supply Drive

Submitted 07-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

600 kids are in need of backpacks and school supplies.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How to show respect to elders

Submitted 07-30-2018 under OPINION

What is the proper way to show respect for elders? Of course, things like giving up a seat on a bus and holding a door are respectful, but what else?

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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Antony and Cleopatra

Submitted 07-29-2018 under NONPROFITS

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra

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Commissioner Womack leads way in signing commitment to discontinue ICE contract in Kent County

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NEWS

The immigrant right group Movimiento Cosecha GR came out in numbers again to the Kent County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 26, 2018 to protest Kent County's contract with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Magnifying Mars for West Michigan

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

On Friday, July 27, the general public has an opportunity to explore Mars, and three other planets via the Calvin Observatory. The last time Mars was this close to Earth was in 2003.

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Catalyst Radio: The Diatribe works to unite the community

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NEWS

Host John Williamson speaks with Marcel Fable Price and Rachael Gleason and two students of The Diatribe.

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In Season: July 27, 2018

Submitted 07-27-2018 under NONPROFITS

What a pleasant morning for a stroll through the Market! Our vendors have a wonderful selection of in season fruits + veggies, Michigan meats, eggs, and dairy, locally created food products, and handmade artisan goods!

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Public invited to open house highlighting public transit service improvements along Michigan Street corridor

Submitted 07-25-2018 under NEWS

Upcoming Route 19 improvements will simplify travel and parking in downtown Grand Rapids

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