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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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St. Cecilia Music Center's Concert with GRAMMY® Award Winning Marc Cohn has been Postposed

Submitted 03-15-2020 under NONPROFITS

A new date for St. Cecilia Music Center's Marc Cohn Concert has been scheduled for September 2020 and the exact date will be announced soon.

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Local Pantry is Investing in Local Agriculture

Submitted 03-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

UCOM has invested over $46,000 in locally grown food since July 2017

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Three vocational experts present on 'The Future of Work'

Submitted 03-05-2020 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and the Kent District Library offer a free three-part series on work trends of the future

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St. Cecilia Music Center Jazz Series features Jazz at its finest on March 5 with Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Luciana Souza

Submitted 02-23-2020 under NONPROFITS

Luciana Souza's performances transcends traditional boundaries around musical styles, offering solid roots in jazz, sophisticated lineage in world music, and an enlightened approach to new music.

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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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American Heart Month: Why the Hispanic population is at risk

Submitted 02-11-2020 under NONPROFITS

West Michigan’s Hispanic population is at a higher risk of health conditions that could lead to heart disease. However, cardiologists say, steps can be taken to reduce their risk.

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