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Amway + KaBOOM! = new playground for D.A. Blodgett-St. John's

Submitted 05-08-2012 under NEWS

Kaboom is usually the noise heard when something falls down, but not in the case of KaBOOM! a national nonprofit that builds playgrounds in an effort to save play. Their goal is to create a place to play within walking distance of every child in...

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Creston corridor to use new green technology to reduce stormwater pollution, beautify neighborhood

Submitted 04-17-2012 under NEWS

A one-mile stretch of Plainfield Avenue from Leonard to Ann Street is about to undergo a major makeover with the construction of seven bio-retention islands in the median. A bio-retention island is a type of infrastructure that uses plants, trees...

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Teens to attend town hall youth summit

Submitted 03-05-2012 under NEWS

By Akilah F. This April, different Grand Rapids city leaders and youth organizations such as the Mayor's Youth Council, Girls Scouts of America, and local middle and high school students in the community put together a youth summit that is...

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Catherine's Health Center awarded LEED Gold certification

Submitted 02-10-2012 under NEWS

Catherine’s Health Center, located at 1211 Lafayette in downtown Grand Rapids, has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - is the USGBC’s rating...

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Protesters appear at farmers market: Whose labor dispute?

Submitted 01-26-2012 under NEWS

Wednesday morning, at least thirty protesters carrying placards took to the street outside Fulton Street Farmers Market and marched. This is not the first time they have marched. This time they were silent, with placards that read: "...

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The Kent County Prevention Coalition receives the State of Michigan 'Coalition of the Year Award'

Submitted 08-26-2011 under NEWS

Since its formation in 2006, the Kent County Prevention Coalition has certainly made a name for itself. The KCPC aims to provide the community with resources and information to prevent harmful substance use among the youth population here...

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Sr. Barbara returns to City Connection, live Monday evening at 5pm

Submitted 07-11-2011 under NEWS

  At 5 p.m. Monday night, Mayor Heartwell's live interactive public access show City Connection was simulcast right here on The Rapidian. This episode marked the return of City Connection's longtime co-host Sr. Barbara Hansen, making her first...

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Multiple homicides and car chase throughout city - Where are you?

Submitted 07-07-2011 under NEWS

UPDATE (11:47 p.m.): At approximately 11:30 p.m., Rodrick Dantzler shot himself, bringing the standoff to an end. Both hostages have been freed and are safe. To all Rapidians who contributed or mulled over your fellow Rapidians' contributions,...

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Former Perkins employees stay strong, re-enter the working world

Submitted 07-04-2011 under NEWS

On June 12, 2011 word broke that all seven West Michigan locations of Perkins Restaurant and Bakery were closed for good. The following morning the news of the entire company filing for bankruptcy left both customers and former employees reeling...

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A proud weekend for West Michigan Pride Festival

Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS

Bigger crowds, more vendors, exciting performers and a beautiful summer day made this year’s West Michigan Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBT community, one to remember. The festival started silently 23 years ago by the owners of The...

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