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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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Brave journalists, front and back, mark 2020 Great Decisions series

Submitted 02-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

Beginning February 10, the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan Great Decisions Series features eight straight weeks of global topics aimed to educate, inform and inspire.

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City Connection - Census coordinator Kathi Harris joins Mayor Bliss in-studio discussion

Submitted 02-04-2020 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Bliss and Kathi Harris to discuss upcoming 2020 census

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First Vandenberg Prize awarded to Ambassador Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

Submitted 01-21-2020 under NEWS

Ambassador Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. is the first Vandenberg Prize recipient, an award given by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan.

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City Connection - New city Emergency Manager joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion

Submitted 01-06-2020 under NONPROFITS

Mayor Bliss and Allison Farole to discuss city's disaster and emergency readiness programs

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World Affairs Council names Ambassador Huntsman first Vandenberg Prize recipient

Submitted 12-05-2019 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan announces a first-ever Vandenberg Prize for global collaboration and it will go to Ambassador (ret.) Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

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City Connection - Chief Lehman joins Mayor Bliss for in-studio discussion about Fire Department, related issues

Submitted 12-02-2019 under NONPROFITS

This month, Mayor Rosalyn Bliss is joined by Grand Rapids Fire Department Chief John Lehman for an in-studio discussion about the Fire Department and issues related to fire fighting and prevention in the Grand Rapids area.

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Sunrise GR Announces New Climate Strike

Submitted 11-19-2019 under NONPROFITS

On December 6th, Sunrise Grand Rapids will march on Sen Gary Peters’ office in support of the Green New Deal.

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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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