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Mothers of boys stopped at gunpoint by police, 'trying to make change'

Submitted 04-06-2017 under NEWS

The mothers of the 12- to 14-year-old boys who experienced a high-risk police stop with full backup would like community support as they try to create change.

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Kent County Parks Foundation is dedicated to growing our park, trail systems

Submitted 04-05-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Kent County Parks Foundation which raises money, support and awareness for the Kent County parks system

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Aquinas College and the need for more LGBTQIA inclusivity

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NEWS

Last month at Aquinas College, there was a viewing of the film Desire of the Everlasting Hills: an anti-LGBTQIA movie which highlights celibacy as the only appropriate lifestyle for LGBTQIA identifying individuals. This is part 1 of 2 articles on this topic.

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Let's Talk GR Music covering tax, legal issues for artists

Submitted 04-03-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

A look back at our meeting with Glave Business Solutions and our conversation covering taxes and legal information for artists.

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Students explore hip-hop as 'something that you live'

Submitted 03-30-2017 under NEWS

Hip-hop is more than a musical style -- it's a lifestyle, and a positive one for personal and community development. So say Matthew Duncan, aka Monk Mattheus, and other Grand Rapids hip-hop artists leading an after-school program at Ottawa Hills High School.

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Aquinas College spring play opens cast to community members to promote social change

Submitted 03-29-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Randy Wyatt, associate professor of theatre for Aquinas College, discusses the spring 2017 play at Aquinas, Love and Information by Caryl Churchill.

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Faces of the Grand Rapids housing crisis: Chanae Jackson

Submitted 03-24-2017 under NEWS

In this five part series, residents of the greater Grand Rapids area share their personal stories of housing insecurity and homelessness. Part 5.

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Faces of the Grand Rapids housing crisis: Joyce Daniels

Submitted 03-23-2017 under NEWS

In this five-part series, residents of the greater Grand Rapids area share their personal stories of housing insecurity and homelessness. Part 4.

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European Union expert discusses impact of Brexit at Aquinas

Submitted 03-23-2017 under NONPROFITS

On Monday, March 27, Dr. John McCormick discusses, “The EU: An Uncertain Future” as part of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan’s Great Decisions Global Discussion Series.

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Faces of the Grand Rapids housing crisis: Karla Monterusso

Submitted 03-22-2017 under NEWS

In this five-part series, residents of the greater Grand Rapids area share their personal stories of housing insecurity and homelessness. Part 3.

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