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Nearly 2,000 enjoy Halloween outreach at Calvin College apartments

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Students and staff at the Calvin College apartments welcomed nearly 2,000 parents and children for a night of games and indoor trick-or-treating. The turnout made it the second largest Halloween event in Grand Rapids.

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"Attendance + Effort = Success."

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

Attendance is key to academic success—and so is celebrating the students who are working hard and coming to school! Attendance celebrations have been taking place in all of the GRPS & Believe 2 Become Hope Zones, and the importance of making every day count is the rallying cry.

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Catalyst Radio: High Five Co-op Brewery is growing membership one event at a time

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

High Five Co-op plans to employ members as brewers. The next opportunity to become a member of the brewery co-op is at its tasting event Nov. 20.

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Story Matters: Alex Wells, Taylor Shannon talk about reasons for moving to Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Alex Wells and Taylor Shannon, recently engaged, plan to move to Grand Rapids for the higher economic potential they find in both the restaurant and health industries.

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Story Matters: Cam Bronkhorst describes ArtPrize experiences

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Cam Bronkhorst talks about her experiences at ArtPrize, and what she thinks is important about the work "Facing Al Aqaba" in Ah Nab Awen Park.

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Story Matters: Antoine Foskey finds people who care in Grand Rapids

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Antoine Foskey describes Grand Rapids as "breathtaking," and notices the high amount of people who he says genuinely care.

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Ethical responsibility to panhandlers

Submitted 11-08-2013 under NEWS

With the increasing presence of panhandlers in the greater Grand Rapids area, citizens are left with a dilemma of how to best help people in need

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Local film sells out for premiere showing at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 11-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

"Cactus" will premiere this Saturday, November 9 with shows at 8 and 9 already sold out. A third showing has been added at 9:45 p.m.

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Story Matters: Gretchen Vinnedge explains local film opportunities

Submitted 11-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Gretchen Vinnedge, Education Director of the Community Media Center, talks about her involvement in the Mosaic Film Experience and encourages local young people to get involved in filmmaking.

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Share on: Airbnb hosts face challenge with City Commission

Submitted 11-07-2013 under OPINION

It's important to let our city commissioners know that we support home-sharing made possible with sites like Airbnb. Learn how you can let our local officials know what you think about their proposed ordinance to make it illegal to advertise home-sharing without a business license and permit.

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