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What's Next for the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

Submitted 02-13-2019 under NONPROFITS

After more than year without an Executive Director, the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan named their newest leader last month. We talked with Adnoris "Bo" Torres about his background, the Latino community and what's next for the Center.

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Blue Bridge Games brings tabletop gaming to Uptown neighborhood

Submitted 02-12-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Ken and Margaret Kleist opened Blue Bridge Games in early February. Located on Fulton street in the Uptown neighborhood, the store welcomes players of all ages and skill levels to experience the joy of tabletop gaming.

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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's celebrates National Mentoring Month this January, 90 kids need a mentor

Submitted 01-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

This January our country is celebrating the 17th annual National Mentoring Month. D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) is participating in this campaign to help raise awareness and draw more potential mentors to their program. Currently there are 70 boys and 20 girls waiting to be matched.

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Thirty employers with over 600 openings participating in Grand Rapids Job Fair

Submitted 01-10-2019 under NEWS

Multiple job opportunities under one roof at West Michigan Works! monthly hiring event

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Ethics and Religion Talk: What if Good is Not Good Enough?

Submitted 01-07-2019 under OPINION

This question was submitted at a recent panel on ‘End of Life’ in which I participated: Suppose I do not live a life “good enough” to attain the equivalent to heaven, then where do I go?

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Great Decisions Series attempts to raise community's Global IQ

Submitted 12-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan presents the annual "Great Decisions" eight-week series on global issues, international relations and foreign policy.

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Community members call for accountability from GRPS regarding assault investigations against personnel, heater issues at Union High

Submitted 11-21-2018 under NEWS

At the Grand Rapids Public School Board of Education meeting on Monday, November 19, 2018 community members including Passionelle McBride and Shaniqua Walker, mothers of the two boys who've accused a teacher of choking them, advocated for an independent investigation into the allegations.

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Where to get the finest brunch in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-13-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS

I reviewed five of my favorite brunch spots in Grand Rapids. What's yours?

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Madison Square nonprofit urban farm unveils newly reopened community market

Submitted 10-30-2018 under NONPROFITS

Urban Roots' newly reopened Community Market, a cross between a farm stand, a retail store, and a community cooperative, provides healthy, local (when possible), whole foods to its Madison Square neighbors and the Grand Rapids community.

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GRPS parent group sponsors school board candidate forum

Submitted 10-22-2018 under NEWS

Candidates for five seats on the Board of Education will answer questions from parents and talk about their visions for the district on Wednesday, October 24.

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