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Schools of Hope puts hope back in school

Submitted 01-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

Program gives students a chance to catch up to their peers and to find the confidence and stability they need to learn

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TEDxGrandRapids to kick off launch party Tuesday

Submitted 01-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

TEDxGrandRapids will begin their 2014 community interaction with their launch party Tuesday at Woodbridge North Ferris Building.

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Community Media Center to share media expertise, celebrate diverse voices

Submitted 01-29-2014 under NONPROFITS

The CMC, with platforms for sharing community news in radio, television and online news, is launching new programming geared to remove mass communication and media barriers in under-represented neighborhoods.

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Further questions on Grand Rapids standard of living

Submitted 01-28-2014 under OPINION

Asking more in-depth questions about the standard of living of Grand Rapidians, the poll is geared to create a picture of the Rapidian standard of living levels.

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Explore more in Grand Rapids with personalized online planner

Submitted 01-28-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Experience Grand Rapids, a coalition partner in the GoSite project, introduces a new interactive website that suits individual tastes.

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New barstillery set to open in Midtown

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Flat Landers, a new bar on Michigan Street, will feature their own brand of distilled spirits and food in the remodeled Miller Zeilstra building.

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Italian restaurant pushes to spring grand opening

Submitted 01-28-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Osteria Rossa's owner Chef Chris Perkey discusses rustic Italian fare, farm-to-table systems and accommodating dietary restrictions.

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West Michigan's first birthing center to open in East Hills

Submitted 01-28-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Grand Rapid's first birthing center seeks to educate and promote natural childbirth by providing a home atmosphere and professional services.

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WinterWest hosts outdoor events at Richmond Park

Submitted 01-28-2014 under NEWS

Friends of GR Parks, WelcomeWest and the City of GR have collaborated to organize hockey, sledding and bicycling events in four season Richmond Park.

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Running away from fear: the internal struggle

Submitted 01-27-2014 under VOICES

Transforming one's body from couch potato to athlete is no easy feat. Especially when negative self-talk and emotional demons get in the way.

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