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Grand Rapids, Kent County leaders call for using COVID-19 relief funds toward anti-violence resources

Submitted 09-04-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

To curb violence in Kent County, community leaders advocate using CARES Act dollars to implement the Cure Violence program and invest in community organizations engaging local youth.

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In Season Report: September 5, 2020

Submitted 09-04-2020 under NONPROFITS

Come celebrate your Labor Day Weekend with us! Shop from OVER 55 vendors tomorrow at our open-air market!

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Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 3

Submitted 09-03-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer reopens Michigan gyms, allows organized sports to resume; City of Grand Rapids launches Feet on the Street campaign to improve curbside recycling; Storytime Grand Rapids brings back Storytime in the Park series this month; and more.

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Community updates: Tuesday, Sept. 1

Submitted 09-01-2020 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre launches Drive-In Live Theatre Series; Grand Rapids Public Museum hosting Chaffee Planetarium virtual meetups.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Does Your Tradition Support the Separation Between Church and State? part 2

Submitted 08-31-2020 under OPINION

Taylor asks, “Do you believe in a separation of church and state?”

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Community updates: Friday, Aug. 28

Submitted 08-28-2020 under NEWS

Kent County Health Department reports slight increase in county’s COVID-19 case growth, raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases; City of Grand Rapids extends free outdoor fitness classes through September; and more.

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In Season Report: August 29, 2020

Submitted 08-28-2020 under NONPROFITS

And just like that August is almost over! So, head to the market this Saturday to enjoy the bounty of local goodness before peak season is done.

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Accepting Applications: Local org seeking community members to co-create equitable outcomes for city

Submitted 08-28-2020 under NONPROFITS

Public Agency at WMCAT opens two-week application process beginning August 24, 2020 for ‘Community Catalyst’ program; in-depth approach to examine and influence the systems in our city that affect us all.

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Community updates: Tuesday, Aug. 25

Submitted 08-25-2020 under NEWS

Grand Rapids’ police oversight department gives update on draft strategic plan, improved policing report; Grand Rapids Public Schools completes first day back to school, online-only; and Circle Theatre launches outdoor Circle Popup Concerts series.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Proof of God Important?

Submitted 08-24-2020 under OPINION

Michael asks, "Why do most religions conclude that there is an a priori need to identify and prove God before considering the strong evidence coming to us through psychical research and consciousness studies that consciousness survives death?"

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