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Glance at the Past - Frederik Meijer

Submitted 01-03-2012 under NONPROFITS

In late 2011, Grand Rapids lost a legend when businessman and philanthropist Frederik Meijer passed away.

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Trip The Light 2012: Music submissions wanted

Submitted 01-02-2012 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids / West Michigan musicians have two weeks to submit music for Trip The Light 2012 - the third outing of the all-local, all-live, all-original modern dance concert at Wealthy Theatre, May 11-12, 2012.

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City to offer free Christmas tree disposal

Submitted 01-01-2012 under NEWS

The city of Grand Rapids is offering a variety of options when it comes to disposing of your Christmas tree.

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An unprejudiced truth about CBS' discrimination and lies

Submitted 12-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

What happened behind the scenes with billboard company CBS Outdoor: the y refused to work with our West Michigan LGBT organization for fear of losing other clients, refused to run our artwork, then lied to the media about it (twice).

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Catalyst Radio: Community Conversation on The Rapidian

Submitted 12-30-2011 under NEWS

The Rapidian takes the pulse of the community conversation, giving citizen journalists and readers a platform for interaction.

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Health Department investigates HIV exposure claim

Submitted 12-27-2011 under NEWS

The Kent County Health Department is warning the community of an HIV-positive man's claims that he has been sexually active and injecting drugs without disclosing his status.

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Woodland Mall closed amidst large scale fight

Submitted 12-26-2011 under NEWS

Witnesses have reported seeing a gun, but it does not appear that any shots have been fired in the altercation.

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Habitat recipient "pays it forward"

Submitted 12-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local high school senior helps build a Habitat for Humanity house as a way to give back after receiving the same gift 7 years ago.

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City Commission year-end meeting covers multiple topics

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NEWS

A report on the city commission's last meeting of 2011, and what's in store for 2012

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Literacy Center announces Open Book Tours in 2012

Submitted 12-21-2011 under NONPROFITS

Taking a look behind the scenes of addressing literacy in Grand Rapids.

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