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Miracle on Fulton Street: East Grand Rapids' Luke Glendening continues to elevate Griffins, defy odds

Submitted 05-24-2013 under NEWS

Until this season, the 17-year franchise Grand Rapids Griffins never had a player from Greater Grand Rapids. The one they have now was never supposed to play at this level. And the Toronto Marlies now wish that he never did. East Grand Rapids native...

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Call for Nominations for the 2013 Community Spirit Awards!

Submitted 05-23-2013 under NEWS

Call for nominations! With all the revitalization work that is going on in our communities, it is important to take a step back and honor the individuals and organizations that are making positive changes happen. That’s why LINC is excited to...

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U of M Physics professor speaks at astronomy association meeting

Submitted 05-22-2013 under NEWS

Universtiy of Michigan physics professor Fred Adams was the guest speaker for the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association's (GRAAA) meeting on May 16, 2013. The GRAAA met at Schuler Books on 28th St. The presentation lasted for about 45...

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Well House scores $257,000 Kellogg Foundation grant

Submitted 05-21-2013 under NEWS

Tami VandenBerg is proving herself to be much more than a successful bar and club owner—she’s adding grantwriter to her resume. Today, she, in her part-time role as executive director of Well House, announced that The W.K. Kellogg...

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Michigan Notable Book author discusses historic Michigan railroads

Submitted 05-20-2013 under NEWS

Author Michael Hodges spoke to an intimate crowd about his recent book, "Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations." The event was held on May 13, 2013 from 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Ryerson Auditorium located on the second floor of the...

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Gospel Choir sings with enthusiam.

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NEWS

It was a warm afternoon on Sunday, May 5, 2013 for concert-goers at Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The concert was performed by the Calvin College Gospel Choir. A 57 member gospel choir under the direction of Dr. Charsie Randolph...

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Catalyst Radio: Recovery Academy screens documentary “Happy”

Submitted 05-10-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio is featured the local organization Recovery Academy, and a preview of tonight’s fundraising event at Wealthy...

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Downtown Market opens for business

Submitted 05-07-2013 under NEWS

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon for the Downtown Market to open for business on May 4, 2013. The new Downtown Market is now open in the heart of down town Grand Rapids. It is located just south of Heartside Park next to the 131 S-Curve. The...

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Rail road club welcomes public, hosts open house

Submitted 05-03-2013 under NEWS

The Grand River Valley Railroad Club held an open house at 2405 Porter Street in Wyoming. It was open to the local area residents of Grand Rapids between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The club is located next to Lamar Park. "It helps to...

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Catalyst Radio: Food Justice speakers Lila Cabbil, LaDonna Redmond visit GR

Submitted 05-03-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we hear from two visiting speakers in town recently as part of local nonprofit Our Kitchen Table’s convenings on...

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