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Grand Rapids Teens Fight to Stay 'Above the Influence'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local teens help raise awareness about the dangers of buying alcohol for minors

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Area GRIL alumni graduate from college

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Three of GRIL's graduates go on to graduate from Calvin College.

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Join us: Celebrate your community

Submitted 05-19-2013 under OPINION

The Rapidian expands my neighborhood, and connects me to the broader community around me. Join me in supporting their grassroots, people-powered efforts.

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New literary nonprofit works to support writers in Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Great Lakes Commonwealth of Letters is a new literary nonprofit in Grand Rapids with big ambitions.

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Commission to consider proposed tax assessment for neighborhood park

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NEWS

A proposed tax assessment for a park in the South Hill neighborhood will be considered and open for public comment at the Grand Rapids City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 18, at 7 p.m.

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The ones in the middle: our experience as citizen journalists

Submitted 10-29-2012 under VOICES

As a fire blazed in a home just doors down, Rapidian citizen journalists captured firefighter's efforts. This is citizen journalism. And I am proud.

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Fire engulfs home on Franklin, endangers nearby buildings

Submitted 10-28-2012 under NEWS

A fire at Franklin by Eastern erupted Sunday afternoon, bringing seven firetrucks and alarming neighbors.

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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What the Truck supports local youth programs

Submitted 09-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local food truck gives back to the community by supporting youth programs.

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The power of neighborhood engagement in driving a movement

Submitted 04-25-2012 under NONPROFITS

Parents, neighbors, schools and a host of community organizations are becoming a force for change in the lives of children.

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