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News from March 2022

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No new teachers in Grand Rapids sign pledge in week ending March 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 24, 2022

There were no new teachers in Grand Rapids who signed the pledge in week ending March 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Grand Rapids Housing Commission executive director on Butler's retirement: She is 'a champion for housing equity'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 24, 2022

Bobbie Butler is planning to retire after 44 years of service on behalf of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission.

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M.A.R.C.H. co-chair: 'We are making history in the City of Grand Rapids' by celebrating Chávez and King

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 24, 2022

Grand Rapids has made history in Michigan by becoming the first city in the state to memorialize two civil rights leaders, César E. Chávez and Martin Luther King, Jr., at the intersection of two major roads.

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A Summer Celebration

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2022

Uplifting our scholars to ensure their access to the resources needed to learn, develop and thrive is our mission.

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Manish: Cigarette smoking can lead to 'increased pressure feeling in the patient's ears,' other sinus issues

By Art Benavidez | Mar 23, 2022

With the recent celebration of Presidents Day, it is worth noting that two revered presidents — John F. Kennedy and Franklin Delano Roosevelt were heavy smokers with sinus problems.

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MDHHS director: People with disabilities can ‘make contributions to Michigan communities’

By Art Benavidez | Mar 23, 2022

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is highlighting the contributions made by citizens in the state with developmental hardships.

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GRPS is looking for a new Director of Facilities

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2022

The Director of Facilities is a member of the Facilities & Operations team.

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PBGR teams up for 'meaningful partnership with the Scholar Advisory Council'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 22, 2022

The Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids (PBGR) Steering Committee has joined up with the Grand Rapids Public Schools’ (GRPS) Superintendent's Scholar Advisory Council on how to utilize $2 million in funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act.

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City of Grand Rapids invites community to share feedback on services

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids is inviting all residents to share feedback on City services, programs, events and facilities.

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Whitmer urges passage of CHIPS Act, which would 'boost domestic chip manufacturing and research'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 22, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently met with national leaders at the White House to voice her support of the CHIPS Act.

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Whitmer: $400 refunds being distributed are 'putting money back in people's pockets'

By Art Benavidez | Mar 21, 2022

Drivers in Michigan are set to receive a financial boost after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox said the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) will provide $3 billion to the state's auto insurers.

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Courts Announce Warrant, Traffic and Parking Tickets Waiver Program

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

The 61st District Court in Grand Rapids, the 62-B District Court in Kentwood, and the 63rd District Court announced today a waiver program for individuals to comply with court orders by settling their debts without further penalty or incarceration.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 19, 2022

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

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Whitmer: Arts and culture agency name change 'reflects the leadership role the Council plays'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 18, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on announced a change in name for a Michigan arts and culture agency on Feb. 11.

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K-9 Chase is wishing you a very happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day!

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

K-9 Chase is wishing you a very happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day!

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ZIP Code 49506 saw one business licensed on October 4

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 18, 2022

There was one Michigan business licensed in ZIP Code 49506 on October 4, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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One business licensed in ZIP Code 49507 on October 4

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 18, 2022

There was one Michigan business licensed in ZIP Code 49507 on October 4, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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Business Insights: How many businesses were licensed in ZIP Code 49508 on October 4?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 18, 2022

There were two Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49508 on October 4, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month!

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2022

Women's History Month Spotlight!

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October 4: Businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49546

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Mar 18, 2022

There were two Michigan businesses licensed in ZIP Code 49546 on October 4, according to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.