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Cuts to library, public goods hit home

Submitted 03-12-2012 under OPINION

The Grand Rapids Public Library is one of many local institutions receiving less public funding. Cuts to public goods have seemingly become an accepted inevitability.

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KVO & CBOT student celebrates LaughFest with world record attempt at chicken dance

Submitted 03-12-2012 under NONPROFITS

Alex Pusztai, a student at Kent Vocational Options, participated in the Guinness World Record Chicken Dance event.

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Montessori students take a stand against bullying

Submitted 03-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

A group of Montessori students aged between nine and eleven have formed OASA: the Organization Against Student Abuse.

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Reading towards a brighter future

Submitted 03-07-2012 under OPINION

One Book, One City for Kids invites the community to celebrate literacy Monday, March 12.

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Mayor Heartwell to host live call-in show Monday night at 5pm

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Teens to attend town hall youth summit

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS

Conference gives teens a chance to discuss important issues such as substance abuse.

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The Grand Rapids Latino student achievement gap

Submitted 02-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

There are surprising factors for Latino students falling further behind their classmates as they age.

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Catalyst Radio: IWW Film Series focuses on labor and social issues

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

A local union sponsors monthly documentaries at Bridge Street hall.

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Edmond: Transforming walls to bridges

Submitted 01-25-2012 under NEWS

Haitian businessman Ralph Edmond shares ideas on how to help his country.

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January Series starts 25th year at Calvin College

Submitted 01-03-2012 under NEWS

Once again, Calvin College provides -free to the public- daily speakers for the month of January with a variety of topics and presentations.

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