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Spreading the News

Submitted 05-24-2011 under OPINION

Along with community reporters, the Rapidian counts on community to distribute community news and information.

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[UPDATED] Rescheduled May live call-in show with Grand Rapids mayor

Submitted 05-23-2011 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Tonight is your opportunity to interact with our Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official

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350 AmeriCorps members gather in GR to improve community through service weekend

Submitted 05-20-2011 under NONPROFITS

More than 350 of Michigan’s AmeriCorps members from across the state will come to Grand Rapids to focus on serving city parks and the Wealthy Heights neighborhood.

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The Grand Rapids Symphony in need of volunteers to help at Picnic Pops annual summer concert series

Submitted 05-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Symphony presents the 2011 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops

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Local children's book author leads 250-mile bike ride to Chicago

Submitted 05-18-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local children’s book author Sue Stauffacher will set out on a five day, 250-mile bicycle trip from Grand Rapids to Chicago on May 16 with stops at eight schools along the route.

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[MAP] Picturesquing about town

Submitted 05-18-2011 under OPINION

I've mapped most of the Picturesque contributions below, and many are clustered enough to make an afternoon of it. Imagine: a picnic lunch, a photo expedition, a lovely stroll mapped out by your Pictu

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UICA Named as Finalist for National Youth Award

Submitted 05-17-2011 under NONPROFITS

UICA and its ArtWorks program was recently named as one of 50 finalists for the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP).

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2011 Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit inspires community to be bicycle friendly

Submitted 05-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

2011 GR Bicycle Summit inspired community to focus on bicycle friendly features

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The Rapid Transit Millage Increase: What Now?

Submitted 05-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

Bill Kirk of The Rapid speaks with Dan Schoonmaker, Communications Director for West Michigan Environmental Action Council, about the potential economic and environmental impact of their recent millag

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Can we feed everyone?

Submitted 05-16-2011 under NONPROFITS

The world population is expected to be 9 billion by 2050. Having enough food in the right places will be a bigger challenge than it is today.

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