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News from August 2022

Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Come run with us! Registration is open!

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Bipartisan majority of Michiganders oppose Promote the Vote’s ballot initiative

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

As the November election approaches, election integrity advocates are sounding the alarm as organizers behind a ballot initiative are mounting a push. A local activist says the Promote the Vote ballot initiative will weaken Michigan election law, which is opposed by a supermajority of Michiganders from across the political spectrum.

National Grief Awareness Day

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Today (August 30) is National Grief Awareness Day.

Mental health care is often overlooked by employers

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Mental health care is often overlooked by employers.

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Ananich on $2.8 million workforce investment: 'If you've been waiting for the right moment to advance your career, there has never been a better time than right now'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 29, 2022

Michigan hopes that a $2.8 million grant to the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) will continue to develop a diverse workforce and keep the economy churning.

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Value of Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) rose 0.3% in week ending Aug. 27

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 28, 2022

La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Aug. 26.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Michigan sweet corn is in season from July through September

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

A Michigan summer is not complete without stopping by a roadside stand, farmers market, or visiting the grocery store for fresh Michigan sweet corn.

Thanks to all who submitted ideas!

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

Thanks to all who submitted ideas!

Along Came Mary—Child Advocate Raises Children and Consciousness in GR

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

When Mary Hefferan was a teenager her father, Thomas, moved the family from its home in Eastmanville to a house on Fountain Street in Grand Rapids.

2022 Fall Clean Up Dates!!

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

Dumpsters will be available at the Algoma Township Hall, 10531 Algoma Ave., Rockford, MI

Public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The City invites you to the final public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31.

9 p.m. Routine

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

To help remind residents to lock all doors — vehicle, house and garage — and prevent theft, we’re encouraging you to take part in the #9PMRoutine initiative

Congratulations to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services!

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Last week we joined their team to celebrate the opening of their new space on 68th Street.

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Kilpatrick on Grand Rapids housing crisis: The city 'prioritize[s] affordability alongside market-rate housing'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2022

Leaders from the city of Grand Rapids are joining forces with state officials, community leaders, and developers to provide relief from the ongoing housing crisis.

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Grand Rapids company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) working in Household Goods and Home Construction sees value fall 11% in week ending Aug. 20

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 21, 2022

La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on Aug. 19.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 20, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Power Wheels Derby!

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

Happening this Saturday is our first-ever Power Wheels Derby!

Congratulations to Fifth Third Bank!

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

This morning we joined them for a ribbon cutting at their next generation branch in Cascade.

The Little Free Pantry needs your help!

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

The Little Free Pantry needs your help! Our reserves are extremely low and we could use more donations.