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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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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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UCOM Celebrates National Workforce Development Month

Submitted 09-27-2019 under NONPROFITS

UCOM has spent the month of September celebrating the Workforce Development program. This program provides career coaching and specialized support for community members seeking next level employment.

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Vietnam, Germany and Japan: Three strategic partnerships for the U.S.

Submitted 09-17-2019 under NONPROFITS

The U.S.strategic partnerships with Vietnam, Germany, and Japan are examined through speaker-experts in Fall WACWM series at Aquinas College.

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New fall "Fowling to Keep Em Rolling" fundraiser to benefit Children with disabilities in need of mobility equipment

Submitted 09-16-2019 under NONPROFITS

Fowling to Keep Em' Rolling is a new fundraiser to support Alternatives in Motion's vital pediatric mobility program

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City Connection - Grand Rapids Transportation Planner joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 09-09-2019 under LOCAL LIFE

Kristen Bennet, Grand Rapids' Transportation Planning / Programs Supervisor joins Mayor Bliss to discuss the city's new Bicycle Action Plan.

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Girls Choral Academy Expands Grandville Avenue Girls Choir into Burton Middle School

Submitted 09-09-2019 under NONPROFITS

The Girls Choral Academy will be expanding their free after school choir to serve girls at Burton Middle School with support from a Wege Foundation grant.

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Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival in Grand Rapids Features Music, Food and Demos This Weekend

Submitted 08-23-2019 under NEWS

The Dosynki Polish Harvest Festival this weekend will be offering top notch entertainment and demonstrations of Polish cooking, dance and crafts.

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