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Community Updates: Friday, July 21

Submitted 07-21-2023 under NEWS

Investigation into Saturday's fatal shooting continues, 36-year-old victim identified; A Glimpse of Africa Festival to take place in downtown Grand Rapids in August; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, July 14

Submitted 07-14-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission meeting draws dozens of residents, activists to City Hall; Kent County Prosecutor, 17th District Court postpone People v. Christopher Schurr trial pending review by Michigan Court of Appeals; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, July 7

Submitted 07-07-2023 under NEWS

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City Manager Mark Washington back in Grand Rapids after international visit to two of Grand Rapids's Sister Cities; John Ball Zoo to honor World Chimp Day with day-long celebration; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 30

Submitted 06-30-2023 under NEWS

City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Fire Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and Kent County Animal Shelter release helpful firework tips ahead of Independence Day; City of Grand Rapids announces 2023 Fireworks Show; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 23

Submitted 06-23-2023 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids, Kent County Health Department, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to offer free water filters to eligible Kent County households; City Planning Commission holds public hearing for proposed downtown amphitheater; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 16

Submitted 06-16-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission hosts "Commission Night Out" meeting in GR's Third Ward; City of Grand Rapids seeking proposal submissions for next three Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids projects; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 9

Submitted 06-09-2023 under NEWS

Homecoming of the Three Fires, Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival taking place in Grand Rapids this weekend; John Ball Zoo to host day-long celebration next week in honor of World Ocean Day; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 2

Submitted 06-02-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids Police Department asks community for information about person of interest, possible witnesses in Wednesday's homicide; The City of Grand Rapids reminds residents that public pools and splash pads will open next week; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, May 26

Submitted 05-26-2023 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission passes ordinance to formally adopt the City's FY2024 budget; Grand Rapids Sister Cities International announces annual gala taking place in June; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, May 19

Submitted 05-19-2023 under NEWS

Kent County Prosecutor announces charging decision in case of seven-year-old student who brought unloaded firearm to Cesar E. Chavez Elementary; City of Grand Rapids holds public hearing to get input on preliminary FY2024 Fiscal Plan, residents express frustration over police budget; and more

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