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Fracking comes to West Michigan

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

GRCC's Writing for Publication class interviews local fractivists - citizen activists concerned about the dangers of fracking.

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Volunteers needed for national hunger study

Submitted 04-12-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local food bank needs volunteers to assess food insecurity in West Michigan

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National food justice activists to lead convenings on food justice

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Our Kitchen Table brings to town food justice activist, LaDonna Redmond, and Rosa Parks Institute President Emeritus, Lila Cabbil.

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Nonprofits to show their team spirit

Submitted 04-09-2013 under NONPROFITS

Organizations to compete in challenges, with winner announced at YNPN's Nonprofit Prom

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Urban coffee bar fosters appreciation of local, hand brewed coffee

Submitted 04-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Coffee enthusiast, barista and owner Kyle Ripley of Clique Coffee Bar explains the independent, family run coffee shop.

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Wolf-hunting decision will likely go to voters next year

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NEWS

The petition to stave off wolf hunting has earned enough signatures; now supporters must wait for public vote.

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Community radio draws to end of drive for community support

Submitted 03-22-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The greatest little radio station on the planet is having a fund raiser, and it ends today. 88.1 FM supports local musicians, is volunteer-powered, listener sponsored, community radio.

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Possible arrival of Trader Joe's, Whole Foods sparks ongoing discussion

Submitted 03-14-2013 under NEWS

Owners of two Grand Rapids markets offer their views on Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and what our community and local businesses need to thrive.

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Catalyst Radio: KDL establishes new Local Indie collection, supporting West Michigan talent

Submitted 03-08-2013 under NEWS

Nearly 200 items already populate Kent District Library’s Local Indie collection at two branch locations, but KDL hopes to grow the new special sections and is seeking more donations of locally self-published or independently published books and music.

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Catalyst Radio: GRIID issues findings of Normalizing Male Dominance film study

Submitted 03-01-2013 under NEWS

Local organization GRIID looks at major films of 2012 to examine gender representation in the medium.

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