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The City of Grand Rapids hopes to get social with you

Submitted 05-23-2012 under NEWS

Part of the five year transformation plan, leaders look to social media to keep you abreast of the latest and greatest.

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KVO / CBOT students share dance classes with volunteers from Northview High School

Submitted 05-23-2012 under NONPROFITS

The Kent Vocational Options and Community Based Occupational Training program would like to thank our community partner, Northview High School, for being a part of our 2012 KVO/CBOT prom.

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Transplant Games of America to come to GVSU this July

Submitted 05-21-2012 under NEWS

With over 112,000 people in America awaiting transplant, raising awareness for organ donation registry is paramount to the organizers of the Transplant Games.

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American Civil Liberties Union discusses civil rights, poverty

Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION

Miriam Aukerman Speaks to the ACLU on civil liberties, economics, incarceration.

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Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth

Submitted 05-18-2012 under NEWS

Kids Food Basket provides nearly 4,800 youth a take-home dinner each weekday.

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A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION

This is a comparative snapshot of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin, looking at diversity and the role of high-tech industry and its effect on the retention of talent.

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GR Police Department K-9 Unit to be honored at K-9 Cabaret

Submitted 05-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Humane Society of West Michigan honors the GRPD K-9 unit with a special event happening this Thursday.

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A Watershed Moment: National sustainable business conference comes to Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-16-2012 under NEWS

On today’s episode Elissa Hillary, Executive Director of Local First, discusses the upcoming tenth annual BALLE Conference

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Which Way Home

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS

This documentary film,followed by discussion led by Zulema Moret, follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow.

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Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids

Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS

Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.

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