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Photo Gallery: Sumo comes to Grand Rapids for Asian-Pacific Festival Week

Submitted 06-14-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The Sake, Sushi and Sumo event took place at the J.W. Marriott on Friday, June 8, 2018.

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De-mystifying affordable housing and homelessness in Grand Rapids

Submitted 06-12-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and there is still a long ways to go before housing is truly fair. Here are seven things you can do to help impact the housing crisis in Grand Rapids.

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Photo Gallery: Immigrant right march, vigil held for families killed, separated by ICE

Submitted 06-06-2018 under NEWS

Movimiento Cosecha GR, an immigrant rights group, held a vigil and march Saturday, June 2, 2018 for the National Day of Mourning.

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Giving us more than we could ever give in return

Submitted 06-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

We often say that those we serve give to us more than we could ever give to them, and Loretta is one of our precious friends who has done just that.

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Heartside Ministry introduces new art therapy program

Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

A 12 week art therapy program is being offered by two professional art therapists in Grand Rapids.

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University Wits presents: 'Jeffrey'

Submitted 06-01-2018 under NONPROFITS

Kicking off Pride Month, local theater company University Wits stages production of LGBTQ comedy "Jeffrey."

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City commission meeting discusses commissioner vacancy, hears public comments on city fees

Submitted 05-25-2018 under NEWS

The Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Grand Rapids City Commission meeting had a lot of conversation about how to fill the third ward’s vacant seat due to Commissioner David Allen stepping down June 12, 2018.

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Volunteer nurses offer health screenings for the community at Dégagé Ministries

Submitted 05-25-2018 under NONPROFITS

Twice a month, a group of volunteer nurses faithfully hold Health Depot. These nurses perform general health screenings on our patrons to assess appropriate care.

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Beethoven's mighty Ninth Symphony, plus world premiere, bring Grand Rapids Symphony's season to thrilling conclusion

Submitted 05-22-2018 under OPINION

The final concert of the Grand Rapids Symphony's first full season under Marcelo Lehninger was all about Beethoven in a big, thrilling way.

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Heartside all stars finish another Fifth Third River Bank Run

Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS

A group from Dégagé Ministries faithfully trained for their annual walk in the Fifth Third River Bank Run that was held on May 12. Many of these ladies persevered through physical challenges, but each one accomplished her goal!

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