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Regular Checkups Can Keep You Healthy, Save Lives

Submitted 05-14-2013 under NONPROFITS

National Women's Health Week (May 12-18) is the perfect time to take stock in your health, and to make an appointment for a regular preventive checkup if you have not had one in a while. There is nothing to fear, and it could even save your life!

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Gospel Choir sings with enthusiam.

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NEWS

Calvin College Gospel Choir performs at Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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GRIL U participants teens graduate from college

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

Mario Adkins, Jordana Seebeck and Terrill Charleston, GRIL U teen leadership program graduates, have now also graduated from local colleges.

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West MI Fractivist Steve Losher: "We've got every right to be here!"

Submitted 05-10-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Losher provides insights on the effects of hydraulic fracturing and MLAWD's journey to save state land.

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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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Downtown Market opens for business

Submitted 05-07-2013 under NEWS

The Downtown Market's outdoor farmers market area is now open for business.

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Commissioner White answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 05-05-2013 under NONPROFITS

Rapidian staff and politics beat member Renato Delos Reyes poses a question about repairing city damage from flooding. City Commissioner White sat in for Mayor Heartwell

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Brewery Vivant, Crooked Goose join forces to fight hunger

Submitted 04-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

On May 1, Crooked Goose will host a Brewery Vivant tap takeover, donating 10 percent of profits to Feeding America West Michigan. Brewery Vivant will match that amount.

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Grand River floods to record heights, held back by flood walls downtown

Submitted 04-30-2013 under NEWS

The flood walls, built in 1911, held back record floodwaters this April.

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Ten ways you can help prevent child abuse and neglect

Submitted 04-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

April is National Child Abuse and Prevention Month. Sometimes, preventing child abuse may seem like an insurmountable task. But there are ways, big and small, that every West Michigan resident can help.

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