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Join the Community Challenge for World Mental Health Day
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In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Children’s Healing Center (CHC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hosting a month-long challenge to promote mental health in the workplace. The challenge includes various activities such as art projects, deep breathing exercises and group meals, and has already been joined by over…
Latest Updates on Sports & Jobs from Chetty Maki
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Concetta B. (Chetty) Maki died at age 94 on October 7, 2023, at her home under hospice care. Maki is…
Report Highlights Major Challenges in Michigan’s K-12 Education System
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A study by the Michigan Alliance For Student Opportunity has found that teacher absences and vacancies,…
West MI Jewish Community Unites in Support for Israel
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Hamas, an Islamic militant group, launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in the loss of hundreds of lives and leaving thousands wounded. Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids, Michigan held a gathering to remember the casualties. Israeli officials have declared war on Hamas in response to the attack.
Grand Rapids Temple Emanuel…
Unscathed Survivors: US-41 Car Crash at Co. Road HQ Roundabout
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A car crashed into a roundabout near Target in Marquette, Michigan, in the early hours of Sunday morning.…
Josh Cassada’s Insightful Talk on NASA Space Mission at UM
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NASA astronaut Josh A. Cassada gave a talk as part of the University of Michigan Physics Department's…
Exciting Highlights from 51st Pulaski Days Parade, Grand Rapids
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The 51st annual Pulaski Days Parade was celebrated in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with people lining Michigan Street in red outfits. Pulaski Days, a week-long event that shares Polish culture with the local community, was first created in 1973 by Ed Czyzyk and Walter Ulanch, and is celebrated every first week of October. The event, which…
Join the Exciting Oct. 25 BOW Hike near Marquette – Latest News
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program is organizing a…
DEI Summit: Unpacking Race Theory & Hip-Hop Impact
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The University of Michigan (U-M) will launch its second five-year strategic plan, DEI 2.0, at this year's…
Grand Rapids Uber Drivers Face Delays in Background Checks
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Uber drivers in Michigan are experiencing delays in their background checks due to the new "Clean Slate Law". This law, which took effect in April 2021, is designed to remove misdemeanors and some felonies from a person's record, but it has complicated the process of searching for records, causing delays in background checks for Uber…