Rapidian Community Update (September 19th, 2020)

Kent County Health Department urges COVID-19 caution among students as college-tied outbreaks emerge. City of Grand Rapids provides update on safety protocols for Nov. 3 elections. Grand Rapids Police Department increasing officer presence amid recent gun violence. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://therapidian.org/community-updates-thursday-sept-17   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html   https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Residents/Elections/Absentee/Apply-for-an-Absentee-Ballot   https://www.silentobserver.org/