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GRCC $98.6 million millage loss, campaigners could have done more

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

GRCC loses $98.6 million-bond proposal by a record 6500 plus difference in the voting polls. Could the loss have been a result of the campaign's strategic planning?

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Grand Rapids' own SpaceKid coming live from Los Angeles

Submitted 05-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Catching up with SpaceKid, a former Grand Rapids-based hip hopster who has relocated to Los Angeles to further his career.

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Transplant Games of America to come to GVSU this July

Submitted 05-21-2012 under NEWS

With over 112,000 people in America awaiting transplant, raising awareness for organ donation registry is paramount to the organizers of the Transplant Games.

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American Civil Liberties Union discusses civil rights, poverty

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

Miriam Aukerman Speaks to the ACLU on civil liberties, economics, incarceration.

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Glance at the Past - Lettuce Under Glass

Submitted 05-21-2012 under NONPROFITS

In this episode of Glance at the Past, take a gander at Grand Rapids under glass: the beginnings of greenhouses and forced seed propagation. Eugene Davis was the father of forced lettuce. These seeds became the standard of lettuce throughout the nation's markets.

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A ferocious "County" at Actors' Theatre

Submitted 05-20-2012 under OPINION

A terrific production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play opens in the city.

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Relaxation 101 class offered May 22

Submitted 05-18-2012 under NONPROFITS

Relaxation 101: Easy Techniques to use when you are stressed. Offered twice this summer for only $5.00 per session.

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Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth

Submitted 05-18-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kids Food Basket provides nearly 4,800 youth a take-home dinner each weekday.

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World Refugee Day bio: That Wah

Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day event on June 23rd, Bethany Christian Services refugee resettlement program (PARA) is posting weekly biographies of families and individuals that are being helped in the adjustment to their new lives in Grand Rapids.

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Glance at the Past - Tiger Baseball and WWII

Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

Unlike today, professional baseball, including the Detroit Tigers, was severely affected during Word War II by travel restrictions and the loss of players who had either enlisted or been drafted.

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Fauxgrass Quartet - Reflections

Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION

This is a comparative snapshot of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin, looking at diversity and the role of high-tech industry and its effect on the retention of talent.

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GR Police Department K-9 Unit to be honored at K-9 Cabaret

Submitted 05-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Humane Society of West Michigan honors the GRPD K-9 unit with a special event happening this Thursday.

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A Watershed Moment: National sustainable business conference comes to Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-16-2012 under NEWS

On today’s episode Elissa Hillary, Executive Director of Local First, discusses the upcoming tenth annual BALLE Conference

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Which Way Home

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

This documentary film,followed by discussion led by Zulema Moret, follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow.

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Appleseed Collective - Life Is Beautiful, I Guess

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS

Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.

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National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist

Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The national program, Hope Equals, has requested that local artist Georgia Taylor join them in the Middle East this summer.

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Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety

Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION

Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.

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Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS

As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.

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