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Voters vote to keep Grand Rapids Metro area moving

Submitted 11-09-2017 under NEWS

Voters pass the Transit renewal millage to keep the Rapid running for twelve more years

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Voters vote to keep Grand Rapids Metro area moving

Submitted 11-09-2017 under NEWS

Voters pass the Transit renewal millage to keep the Rapid running for twelve more years

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The CMC Education department helps students produce and publish film projects

Submitted 11-09-2017 under NONPROFITS

CMC Education works with area schools, and student groups to write, direct, and produce their own video projects

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Regenerating forests for healthy wildlife habitats

Submitted 11-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

Michigan has a long history of safeguarding wildlife populations, including grouse, pheasant, elk and turkey.

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The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents King Lear at the Dog Story Theater

Submitted 11-08-2017 under NONPROFITS

King Lear follows the title character as he attempts to divide his kingdom among his three daughters.

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Parents react to data showing 49507 leads state in lead poisoned children

Submitted 11-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

49507 is the zip code that has most lead-poisoned kids in the state of Michigan. Parents, representatives met on Oct. 30 in Grand Rapids to tackle the lead-paint problem that’s poisoned more children than Flint’s water crisis.

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Kent Dobson was bitten by a camel: A conversation with the author

Submitted 11-07-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

Kent Dobson climbed Mount Sinai in search of the God who had eluded him. Instead he got bitten by a camel. Dobson writes about his experiences of doubt, and the search for meaningful faith in his new book, Bitten by a Camel: Leaving Church, Finding God.

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"Dark Beer, Dark Side" returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 11-07-2017 under NONPROFITS

The museum, in partnership with Brewery Vivant, will once again host Dark Beer, Dark Side on Friday, November 24, 2017. Tickets include three beer samples, general admission, and the evening's planetarium show.

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Local artist feature from UICA: Lauren Witvoet

Submitted 11-07-2017 under NONPROFITS

Lauren Witvoet is a self taught artist born and raised in Grand Rapids. Witvoet is fascinated and most inspired by the clothing designs out of those campy teen movies from the 1980’s and early 90’s. Witvoet loves a good bright colored bold print.

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Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition at Meijer Gardens observes the season of reflection

Submitted 11-06-2017 under NONPROFITS

Meijer Gardens celebrates the holidays with over 40 international traditions

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