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Unopposed 1st Ward commissioner prepares to take office

Submitted 10-29-2015 under NEWS

1st Ward commissioner candidate Jon O'Connor has long been involved on the West Side, as a community leader, a school board member and a local business owner.

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New coffee shop ups brewing game

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NEWS

Jam N Bean, a new coffee shop on Ottawa, uses the innovative "Steampunk" machine and new brewing methods to give customers more options.

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Grand Rapids Public Library renews Day of the Dead tradition

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NEWS

October 30- November 1, the downtown branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library will be hosting the yearly Dia de los Muertos celebration to celebrate the lives of those who have died.

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GRPS Director of Communications explains major bond proposal up for vote on Tuesday, November 3

Submitted 10-27-2015 under NEWS

The $175 million dollar bond would renovate amd improve classrooms, buildings, and technology at local schools, says John Helmholdt, Executive Director of Communications & External Affairs at GRPS.

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#RacisminGR discussion to come to CRC Office of Race Relations

Submitted 10-17-2015 under NEWS

dThe third of a four part series discussing racism in the Grand Rapids community hosted by Partners for a Racism Free Community will be taking place at the CRC Denominational building on October 20.

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Behind the Art: the Artists' Perspectives

Submitted 10-14-2015 under NEWS

Hear from ArtPrize Seven award winners about their inspiration for and message behind their work.

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Human library event aims to increase understanding, reduce prejudice

Submitted 10-13-2015 under NEWS

On October 17 at 10 a.m., the Grand Rapids Public Library be holding a "human library" event. At this event, people from diverse backgrounds act as "books" that can be checked out, so that people can ask about their experiences.

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Jonestown survivor to share her story at library

Submitted 10-12-2015 under NEWS

On Tuesday, October 13, Jonestown survivor Laura Johnston Kohl will be talking to audiences at the Grand Rapids Public Library about surviving one of the most famous mass murders/suicides in American history. She has published a book on the subject.

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Local nonprofits, communities work to welcome Syrian refugees

Submitted 10-12-2015 under NEWS

As Syrian refugees arrive in the Grand Rapids area, local Syrian-Americans, along with Bethany Christian Services and other local nonprofits, are helping them build new lives, find work and connect with culture.

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The Eddy celebrates final "Artoberfest" concerts with time-limited pre-sale discounts

Submitted 10-09-2015 under NEWS

Friday, October 9 tickets are $10.00 at the gate and Saturday, October 10 pre-sale tickets 50% off "ARTcentive" with coupon code until 4:00 p.m. on October 9.

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