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Photo slideshow: St. Patrick's Day Parade in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-19-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

Crowds gathered downtown for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Grand Rapids this weekend.

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Honoring the legacy of César Chávez

Submitted 03-19-2018 under NEWS

Community members marched to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Photo slideshow displaying community members taking part in the march.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is there one true religion? Part 2

Submitted 03-19-2018 under OPINION

All of the major religions say ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ Jesus said to ‘Love one another and that, of faith, hope and charity, love is the greatest of these.’ So why do they also say that their religion is the ‘one, true religion,’ when they all share the same premise?

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The Rapid's 2018 Bus Operator of the Year honored on Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Submitted 03-19-2018 under NONPROFITS

Yemny Garcia epitomizes the hard-work ethic and dedication of celebrated on Bus Driver Appreciation Day

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Catalyst Radio: Kent County Health Department addressing root causes of health disparities

Submitted 03-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jenny Kinne welcomes guests from Kent County Health Department on the topic of health equity.

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Kurt Elling Jazz Quintet, special guests to perform at St. Cecilia's

Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

Multi-nominated GRAMMY winner Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling will appear on Thursday, March 22, 2018 for the final Jazz Series Concert this season at St. Cecilia Music Center. He will be performing with his quintet and special guests from Chicago, Trumpeter Marquis Hill and Saxophonist John Wojceichowski

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Still in tears for our students after school walkout

Submitted 03-15-2018 under NONPROFITS

The fact that our students are afraid of being killed at school is unfathomable. We have to get busy.

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Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center holds walkout in solidarity with GRPS, to promote safe community

Submitted 03-14-2018 under NEWS

We had parents and board members that were interested in supporting through participation. We also had many students who wanted to be involved, especially those with older siblings in GRPS schools, said Principal Lisa Heyne.

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The furry inside - A look at the Humane Society of West Michigan

Submitted 03-14-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

A spotlight on the Humane Society of West Michigan, highlighting some of the animals at the shelter and the amazing people that help make the organization possible.

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Maria Bamford brought her masterful comedy to Wealthy Theatre as part of Gilda's LaughFest

Submitted 03-13-2018 under OPINION

Boom goes the dynamite! On Friday, March 10th, Bamford performed two stand-up sets at Wealthy Theatre, as part of LaughFest. I attended the first, which was sold out.

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