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Public health survey will cover county
Johnson Center at GVSU partners with Kent County Health Department to expand VoiceGR to VoiceKent.
A 16-year-old survey that measures the health of Grand Rapids by collecting data on topics from poverty to public safety has expanded to encompass the whole county.
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GRBJ Podcast: Kurt Trevan of Gun Lake Investments
Kurt Trevan — the CEO of Gun Lake Investments — is the featured guest in episode 39 of the GRBJ Podcast.
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Museum wins NEA grant
A local art museum has received a grant from a national arts agency to support an upcoming exhibit.
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Grand Rapids hosting fundraiser for Michigan foster children
A fundraising dinner is being held this week in Grand Rapids to help the state’s foster children go to college.
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Grocer complies with FDA mandate
A locally based grocer has complied with a new Food and Drug Administration mandate.
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City launches initiative for racial equity
Mayor, higher ed leaders, private sector will seek inclusive solutions for boosting minority employment and job creation.
(As seen on WZZM TV 13) Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss promised in her 2016 State of the City address that she would focus on racial equity, and she intends to keep her word.
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Vehicle fatally strikes fire chief
A fire chief in the region has died after he was struck by an out-of-control vehicle as he responded to another crash.
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Company wins contracts to dredge harbors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded contracts for dredging two Lake Michigan harbors to improve navigation.
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Part-time legislature proposal under fire
GR Chamber of Commerce forum discusses a number of current and upcoming policy issues, including Lt. Gov. Brian Calley’s plan.
Eight West Michigan legislators recently sat down for a roundtable forum hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce to discuss current and upcoming policy issues.
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Two species — one to preserve, one to control — challenge dam removal
Ecosystem presents challenges to restoration of the Grand River.
LANSING — A proposed dam removal along the Grand River faces significant delays due to its potential to disrupt river ecosystems. The environmental risks involve the fate of two species: sea lampreys and snuffbox mussels.
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