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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Tuesday, March 31 updates

Submitted 03-31-2020 under NEWS

U.S. Treasury Department announces details on economic impact payments, Michigan National Guard begins aid to Comstock Park food bank, Grand Rapids Symphony launches online performance series, and more statements from local organizations issued March 30-31, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, March 30 updates

Submitted 03-30-2020 under NEWS

West Michigan coalition launches business resources website, Gov. Whitmer expands unemployment benefits, Michigan Music Alliance raises funds for Michigan-based artists, and more statements from local organizations issued March 28-30, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, March 27 updates

Submitted 03-27-2020 under NEWS

Application process goes live for Michigan Small Business Relief Program funding, GVSU and Spectrum Health team up for preparation of alternative care site, and more statements from local organizations issued March 26-27, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, March 26 updates

Submitted 03-26-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer issues more executive orders in response to COVID-19 outbreak, Kent County Department of Public Works temporarily suspends services at Recycling Center, LINC UP and Kids’ Food Basket to distribute food to children, and more statements from local organizations issued March 25-26, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, March 23 updates

Submitted 03-23-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer issues "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, Spectrum Health hospital reports first COVID-19-related death, The Rapid implements reduced service schedule, and more statements from local organizations issued March 21-23, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Friday, March 20 updates

Submitted 03-20-2020 under NEWS

Mayor Bliss urges local residents to support one another through social distancing, The Rapid limits public access to Central Station, Meijer and SpartanNash stores adjust hours, and more statements from local organizations issued March 19-20, 2020.

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COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Thursday, March 19 updates

Submitted 03-19-2020 under NEWS

Gov. Whitmer issues executive order allowing public bodies to meet electronically, Kent County Sheriff's Office reports criminal exploitation of outbreak, Amtrak temporarily suspends service from Grand Rapids to Chicago, and more statements from local organizations issued March 18-19, 2020.

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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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Festival of the Arts cancels 2020 event due to growing COVID-19 pandemic

Submitted 03-17-2020 under NEWS

Grand Rapids' Festival of the Arts has been cancelled this year due to the "rapidly developing COVID-19 situation." This year's event was scheduled to take place June 5-7, 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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