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Community Updates: Friday, June 24

Submitted 06-24-2022 under NEWS

The City Planning Commission approves multiple commercial developments in Grand Rapids; Friends of Grand Rapids Parks announce the 2022 "Movies in the Park" summer series; the Kent County Health Department offers three days of free HIV testing in Grand Rapids

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Community Updates: Friday, June 17

Submitted 06-17-2022 under NEWS

The Heritage Hill Association announces the 2022 Heritage Hill Garden Tour; the City of Grand Rapids encourages Grand Rapidians to stay safe in the summer heat; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, June 10

Submitted 06-10-2022 under NEWS

Christopher Schurr is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya; Grand Rapids takes steps towards eco-friendliness; and more

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City Connection: Second Ward Commissioner Joe Jones and City Manager Mark Washington discuss city budget

Submitted 06-06-2022 under NEWS

The pair will discuss the recent public hearings held by the city around the annual budget plan

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Community Updates: Friday, June 3

Submitted 06-03-2022 under NEWS

GRPD says goodbye to one of its K-9 officers and welcomes another; DGRI announces its lineup for the 2022 "Relax at Rosa" season; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, May 27

Submitted 05-27-2022 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Public Museum and the OBON Society work together to return a Japanese soldier's "Good Luck Flag" to his family; the City of Grand Rapids approves the use of legal fireworks for the summer holidays (including Juneteenth); and more

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Community Updates: Friday, May 20

Submitted 05-20-2022 under NEWS

The Kent County Prosecutor releases a statement updating the public on the status of the Patrick Lyoya case; Grand Rapids experiences a wave of violent crime; and more

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Community Updates: Friday, May 13

Submitted 05-13-2022 under NEWS

Grand Rapids City Commission meeting interrupted by protestors; Grand Rapids City Planning Commission hears development applications; and more

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"No More Stolen Sisters": A March to Remember Those Lost to Violence

Submitted 05-10-2022 under NEWS

On May 5, 2022, people took to the streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan to honor loved ones lost to violence and to raise awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis in the United States

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Community Updates: Friday, May 6

Submitted 05-06-2022 under NEWS

GR City Manager presents the proposed FY2023 Preliminary Fiscal Plan to the City Commission; GRPD asks the public for information regarding a shooting; and more

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