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Townsend receives generous assistance following Rapidian article

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NEWS

A follow up with John Townsend reveals that he received some generous donations and discounted price on vehicle maintenance.

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Stockbridge Boiler Room works to bring community together with Love Feast

Submitted 04-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Every Wednesday, the Stockbridge Boiler Room hosts an evening of food and open mic open to all called Love Feast.

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Intentional living in the context of your neighborhood

Submitted 04-29-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Courtney Myers-Keaton, Eastown resident and community association volunteer shares what it means to be part of a neighborhood.

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Kick off the season: Kickstand Kickoff 2014

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

Brewery Vivant and The Spoke Folks join together to host a celebration of bicycles, family and beer on Saturday, May 3.

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New Artist at Dominican Center at Marywood

Submitted 04-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery will display the works of Valentina Grigorieva through June 30, 2014.

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Roberta F. King shares story of son's life in "He Plays a Harp"

Submitted 04-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

After four years of work, Roberta F. King's memoir, "He Plays a Harp" will be released May 11. The memoir focuses on her son, Noah, and themes of life, death, disability, grief and moving on.

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GAAH Press Club goes ice skating, creates art

Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

The GAAH Press Club had the opportunity to go ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle and do crafts at the GRAM. Here they write about their experiences.

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NPO Showcase: Kent County Elder Abuse Coalition

Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

Kent County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Chris Becker discusses elder abuse and the newly formed Elder Abuse Coalition

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Custer to focus on building creativity on northwest side Habitat for Humanity house

Submitted 04-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This May, Custer will send 50 volunteers to help Habitat for Humanity build a house on the Northwest Side.

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The Appleseed Collective - "Bad Man"

Submitted 04-26-2014 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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