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500 Backpacks Packed by Grand Rapids Volunteers for Foster Kids
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A group of volunteers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have packed 500 backpacks with care items for children entering foster care in the state. The initiative is a partnership between non-profits Comfort Cases and HAP CareSource, with the backpacks containing personal hygiene items, a new pair of pyjamas, a book, a soft toy, a blanket and an…
Marquette Kiwanis Club’s Free Christmas Eve Dinner for Community
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The Kiwanis Club of Marquette is preparing for its annual Christmas Eve community dinner, a tradition it…
Optimizing Health Resource Allocation in Deprived Communities: U-M Study
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A University of Michigan study has highlighted the importance of properly measuring socioeconomic…
Homicide Verdict in GRPD Case: Man Found Dead at Plaster Creek
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A man found dead in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been ruled a homicide victim by the Kent County Medical Examiner following an autopsy. The man, identified as 26-year-old Pacifique Uwimana, was discovered near Plaster Creek in Roosevelt Park. The Grand Rapids Police Department is calling for anyone with information to contact them or the…
City Commission Greenlights Trail Project Art Contractor in Marquette
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The Marquette City Commission has approved a $100,000 contract with Urban Ecosystems for the creation of…
DIY Teens Craft: Make Your Snowman Rice Balls in 5 Steps
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The article discusses DIY packs for teen crafters available every Monday. The pack for the current week…
GRPD Reveals Shocking Body-Cam Footage of Officer Shooting Incident
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The Grand Rapids Police Department has released body camera and dashboard camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday. The video shows officers shooting an armed 19-year-old man, who charged at police with a box cutter, three times. The two officers involved are on administrative leave as per standard…
Discover Birdwatching at Washtenaw Parks This Winter Solstice
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The essential facts are that the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission is hosting the event…
Snow Sisters Enchant Kids at Jerzi’s: A Magical Performance!
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Jerzi's 41 Bar and Grill in Champion, Michigan, recently hosted a Snow Ball event in its new event space…
GRAMMY Nominee Allison Russell Live at St. Cecilia, Jan 16, 2024
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Allison Russell, a self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist, is set to embark on her 'The Returner' tour, which will visit the St. Cecilia Music Center on January 16, 2024. Her new album 'The Returner' has received four 2024 GRAMMY nominations in categories including Americana Album of The Year and…