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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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Exploring community organizations' joint effort to get all Grand Rapids residents counted in 2020 census

Submitted 02-20-2020 under LOCAL LIFE

A variety of Grand Rapids organizations are teaming up to educate their fellow residents about the importance of being counted in the 2020 census.

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Census advocates working to build trust and turnout

Submitted 02-13-2020 under NEWS

Census 2020 begins in earnest March 12-20 and much is at stake for Grand Rapids and the region as future funding is related to census turnout.

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Happy New Year from The Rapidian

Submitted 01-03-2020 under OPINION

Community support essential to make 2020 a success

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Mitten Brewing Co. hits another hole in one against hunger at golf outing

Submitted 11-13-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Mitten Brewing Co.'s third annual golf outing will fund 27 Mobile Food Pantries in Westside GR and Fennville. As the Mitten team volunteers at their food distributions, they're learning just how big the need is.

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City Connection - Commissioner Ruth Kelly joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 11-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

This month, Mayor Bliss is joined by Second Ward Commissioner Ruth Kelly. Kelly, who is term-limited, will reflect on her time on the commission and discuss tomorrow's city-wide election.

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