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City Connection: Mayor blissed joined by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Executive Director

Submitted 08-02-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

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Flex Gallery and the Work of Steven Vinson

Submitted 06-14-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Zachary Trebellas, curator of Flex Gallery, sits down with Indianapolis artist Steven Vinson to discuss his work.

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Church of the Servant connects Grand Rapids Households with Energy Savings

Submitted 05-05-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Church of the Servant recently partnered with Consumers Energy and Michigan Interfaith Power and Light to offer free home energy audits to all Consumers Energy customers in the Grand Rapids area.

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Flex Gallery and the work of Dave Battjes

Submitted 04-29-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Zachary Trebellas, curator of Flex Gallery, sits down with Grand Rapids artist Dave Battjes to discuss his work.

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Review: "The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids" by Charles Belknap

Submitted 04-16-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Review of the Book "The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids" by Charles E. Belknap

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Eastown family forges new path during the pandemic

Submitted 04-02-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

The uncertainty created by COVID has given us all an opportunity to think outside the box. Seizing the day during these topsy-turvy times has become job one for the VanderWoudes of Eastown.

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Grand Rapids' Homeless Outreach Team to expand, launch public data dashboard

Submitted 02-11-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

With the addition of another police-firefighter pair, the HOT aims to engage more people experiencing homelessness within the city. Its eventual launch of a data dashboard will track its outcomes.

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City Connection: Get to know David Green, Grand Rapids' new Communications Director

Submitted 02-01-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

David Green, the city's new Communications Director, will join Mayor Bliss to discuss his role and the city's communication challenges

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Mayan Buzz Cafe remains resilient during a second lockdown

Submitted 01-15-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Local coffee shop determined to survive despite drastic effects that COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses in our community

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Our Community's Children director retires, looks back on public service

Submitted 01-14-2021 under LOCAL LIFE

Lynn Heemstra led Our Community’s Children since its inception in 1998. The office supports local young people through programs and community collaborations that better prepare them for college, work, and life.

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