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Grand Rapid's North East Neighborhood

In Season Report: March 21, 2020

Submitted 03-20-2020 under NONPROFITS

Join us at the market to support your local farm + food businesses and take a step back to enjoy the stillness of life during this time. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh air + rejoice in the beauty of slowing down for a while.

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Grand Rapids to celebrate Census Day on April 1 with readjusted outreach efforts by community organizations

Submitted 03-19-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

Community organizations in Grand Rapids that have been serving as turnout-focused Census Hubs are pivoting their in-person outreach around helping residents get counted to an increasingly online effort.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, March 19 updates

Submitted 03-19-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer issues executive order allowing public bodies to meet electronically, Kent County Sheriff's Office reports criminal exploitation of outbreak, Amtrak temporarily suspends service from Grand Rapids to Chicago, and more statements from local organizations issued March 18-19, 2020.

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Grand Rapids restaurants offering carryout and delivery services amid COVID-19-related shutdowns

Submitted 03-18-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

Local restaurants are offering carryout, delivery, drive-thru, drive-up services, and more to keep their businesses and employees afloat amid statewide shutdowns due to COVID-19 outbreak.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Wednesday, March 18 updates

Submitted 03-18-2020 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids suspends walk-in traffic at City Hall and other departmental buildings, Kent County Clerk suspends in-person transactions, Festival of the Arts cancels 2020 event, and more statements from local organizations issued March 17-18, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 17 updates

Submitted 03-17-2020 under NEWS

Grand Rapids school districts begin feeding plans for out-of-school students, City of Grand Rapids urges community to minimize government building visits, and more statements from local organizations issued March 16-17, 2020.

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Governor Whitmer orders bars, restaurants, other gathering places to temporarily close amid COVID-19 outbreak

Submitted 03-16-2020 under NEWS

Several recommendations and orders have been issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Michigan, and Kent County related to gatherings and business operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kent County Health Department responds. (Issued March 16, 12:30 p.m.)

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In Season Report: March 14, 2020

Submitted 03-13-2020 under NONPROFITS

Come stock up on local products to ensure you are getting loads of nutrients + natural vitamins to boost your immune system during this time. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food!

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In Season Report: March 7, 2020

Submitted 03-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

We are slowly moving into Spring! With that comes spring cleaning + sun-shiny days spent outside. Luckily for YOU the sun is always shining at the market!

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In Season Report: February 29, 2020

Submitted 02-28-2020 under NONPROFITS

Another month has come and gone, but the market is always here! Join us tomorrow and don't miss your chance to LEAP on over and shop from your local farm and food businesses!

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