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Catalyst Radio: John Sinclair helping to raise funds for indigenous voices at A Pig Thing this weekend

Submitted 04-05-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW We highlight in this episode of Catalyst Radio an event featuring author, poet, musician and activist John Sinclair. “A Pig Thing benefit for the...

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Escríbalo para Ganarlo anima residentes del sudoeste escribir por The Rapidian

Submitted 04-04-2013 under NEWS

Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés El Cook Arts Center, con The Rapidian, es buscando nuevas periodistas de la comunidad quienes representarán el distrito sudoeste de Grand Rapids dentro el concurso Escríbalo para...

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City searches for qualified Comptroller

Submitted 04-03-2013 under NEWS

In December of 2012, Donijo Dejonge resigned as the City Comptroller after voters denied her proposal that would change the elected position to a hired one. Since then, the city has been looking to fill the position for the new term. Last week the...

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Write It to Win It encourages southwest residents to write for The Rapidian

Submitted 04-03-2013 under NEWS

Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish The Cook Arts Center, working with The Rapidian, is recruiting community journalists who will represent the southwest district of Grand Rapids through the Write It to Win It contest. The...

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D/E/C showcases local creative entrepreneurs

Submitted 04-01-2013 under NEWS

Design/Educate/Connect partners with the GRAM to showcase local entrepreneurs who bridge the gap between design and business. On March 22, the third annual D/E/C event featured seven business owners. One characteristic of D/E/C is the fact that the...

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Museum Free 4 All returns April 21

Submitted 04-01-2013 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum has collaborated to provide a day of free admission to all four museums.  This year, presenting sponsor...

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City-wide reading program fosters community of young readers

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NEWS

Every year the Grand Rapids Public Library hosts the One Book, One City reading program for Grand Rapids 4th graders. The program allows the public library to collaborate with individual school libraries for the benefit of Grand Rapids youth....

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Wolf-hunting decision will likely go to voters next year

Submitted 03-29-2013 under NEWS

In an effort to stop legislation allowing a wolf hunting season in Michigan, the group Keep Michigan Wolves Protected sponsored a petition to place the issue on a state ballot in 2014. The petition recently surpassed the 161,000 signatures...

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Cyclists asks City for more bike lanes

Submitted 03-20-2013 under NEWS

The Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition (GGRBC), a non-profit advocacy group, is working with city officials to make Grand Rapids more bike friendly and promote active commuting - cycling, riding the bus, walking and other alternatives to...

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King Arthur Flour vice president to speak at Sustainable Business Conference

Submitted 03-18-2013 under NEWS

King Arthur Flour is the United State’s oldest flour company. As a B Corporation and ESOP business, King Arthur Flour continues an active role within the innovative business community. Sharing these intentional sustainable business practices,...

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