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Mayor to answer citizen questions about new police chief

Submitted 07-07-2014 under NONPROFITS

Each month, Mayor George Heartwell answers citizen questions live on GRTV and simulcast here on The Rapidian. This month, Rapidian intern Lisa DeBone asks the mayor about the newly-selected police chief.

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In Season: July 4, 2014

Submitted 07-04-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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Should we keep our trees?

Submitted 07-03-2014 under NONPROFITS

Lee Mueller, Urban Forest Project Coordinator, highlights how Grand Rapids can protect our trees and reach our tree canopy goals.

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Vendor Spotlight: Rose Beerhorst

Submitted 07-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

Tastefully bold patterns and colorful folk style. Rose talks about her handmade rugs, managing her small business, and favorite Grand Rapids restaurant

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Downtown Market open for holiday weekend

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Outdoor Market will be open all three days this 4th of July holiday week: Tuesday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.); Thursday (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m.-2 p.m.). The indoor market hall will be open regular hours all weekend, including 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

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Fulton Street Farmers Market partners with local cider maker

Submitted 07-01-2014 under NONPROFITS

The Peoples Cider Company will serve tastings and sell hard cider at the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

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EnCouraging students of every kind

Submitted 06-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning helps students with unique learning styles gain skills and confidence to succeed at school and beyond.

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NPO Showcase: Family Hope Foundation

Submitted 06-30-2014 under NONPROFITS

Family Hope Foundation provides resources, fun, and funding for therapies for children with special needs in West Michigan

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In Season: June 28, 2014

Submitted 06-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

A list of locally grown fruits and vegetables along with locally produce products available at your local farmers markets.

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May Erlewine - "In The Morning Light"

Submitted 06-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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