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Dr. Peter Diamandis shares his optimistic view of the future at Calvin College

Submitted 01-15-2013 under NEWS

On January 10, Dr. Peter Diamandis spoke at Calvin College’s January Series. Diamandis believes that all the world’s problems- healthcare, income gap, energy crisis, lack of water- will be solved within a few years thanks to upcoming...

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Catalyst Radio: Viget relaunches as Grand Rapids' city wiki

Submitted 01-11-2013 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 organizers of the Grand Rapids – focused wiki website viget.org. George Wietor and Jonathan Pichot...

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Residents encouraged to take advantage of program that boosts energy efficiency in the home

Submitted 01-10-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids has extended the time for residents to participate in GR1K, an energy program that has helped hundred of Grand Rapids residents make their homes more energy efficient. For $99, program participants receive a...

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Mayor answers citizen concerns on monthly "City Connection"

Submitted 01-07-2013 under NEWS

Monday evening at 5:00, Mayor Heartwell answered questions from local citizens in his monthly call-in show on GRTV (and streamed live here on The Rapidian!) "City Connection."  Each month, you can add your own questions for City Connection with...

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WuDunn raises awareness in order to raise resources

Submitted 01-06-2013 under NEWS

Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize winner and co-author of three bestselling books, has been cited by Newsweek as one of the “150 Women Who Shake the World.” As an investment banker and journalist, WuDunn has received numerous awards for her...

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Catalyst Radio: Youth Recording Arts Academy learns skills at Mackinaw Harvest Studios

Submitted 01-04-2013 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 learn about the Youth Recording Arts Academy, a collaboration between Mackinaw Harvest Music Studios and Community...

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Asheville beer reviewer tours Grand Rapids beer scene

Submitted 12-31-2012 under NEWS

Recently, local beer reviewer Ben Darcie introduced Adam Reinke, “beer ambassador” of Asheville, North Carolina, to the local microbrews of Grand Rapids. The two cities had tied for the title of “Beer City, USA,” in a recent...

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Catalyst Radio: The Spoke Folks a cooperative community bike shop

Submitted 12-28-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW For this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about the local new bicycle cooperative The Spoke Folks. Jay Niewiek and Keean Mansour join us in studio to...

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Catalyst Radio: Wealthy Theatre campaign for sustainability has strong history

Submitted 12-21-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW We focus on the Wealthy Theatre Centennial Campaign on this episode of Catalyst Radio.Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, local historian, and Theatre Director Erin Wilson...

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Commission to consider proposed tax assessment for neighborhood park

Submitted 12-17-2012 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids City Commission will be hearing public comment about a proposed assessment for "Pleasant Park" in the South Hill neighborhood. The proposed park area is currently a no-longer-used and often overgrown parking lot....

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